Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized test used for the admission process to medical schools in the United States and some other countries. The MCAT consists of four sections. This is very important exam for those students who want to admission in medical schools in the United States.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
1. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (BBFL):⚫ Topics include biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry.
⚫ Emphasis on the processes that are unique to living organisms.
2. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (CPBS):
⚫ Topics include physics and general chemistry.
⚫ Emphasis on the application of physical and chemical principles to living systems.
3. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (PSBB):
⚫ Topics include psychology, sociology, and biology.
⚫ Focus on the ways in which behavioral and sociocultural factors influence health and the practice of medicine.
4. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS):
⚫ Assesses reading and verbal reasoning skills.
⚫ Involves passages from a variety of disciplines, followed by questions that test comprehension and critical thinking.
⚫ Each section is scored on a scale from 118 to 132, with a median score of 125.
It's important to note that the MCAT is a computer-based test, and the length of the test day is approximately 7.5 hours, including breaks.