Medical Licensing Assessment

The development and delivery of the Medical School Applied Knowledge Test (MS AKT) is overseen by the MS AKT Board, which includes membership from the heads of all UK medical schools. This section covers the roles of each AKT operational group and the MLA Content Map.

We help medical schools to develop and deliver the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Find all your need to know about preparing for the exam in this section.

Find practice materials to support your revision for the UK Medical School Applied Knowledge Test (MS AKT). These resources are specifically designed for UK medical students.

Demographic data helps us ensure that assessments are fair and inclusive for all students. By understanding the experiences of candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, we can improve how assessments are developed and delivered.

This section covers the most frequently asked questions about the exam generally. The MS AKT is a university-led exam which means each medical school is responsible for most decisions about how it is delivered.