Medicine exams are standardized entrance exams which are widespread in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, Ireland, partly in Western Europe and Canada. These exams are aimed at students’ analytical skills evaluation and assess their knowledge in biology, chemistry and other natural sciences before the beginning of studying at medicine university.
Comparison of medicine exams
| Exam | MCAT | BMAT | IMAT | GAMSAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 420 USD | 105 USD–210 USD | 164 USD | 385 USD |
| Duration | 375 minutes | 120 minutes | 100 minutes | 340 minutes |
| The number of parts | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Frequency of examination | ~ 6 in a year | 5 in a year | 1 in a year | 2 in a year |
| Assessment time | ~ 35 days | 20 days | ~ 2 months | ~ 2 months |
| Exam results validity | 2-3 years | 1 year | 1 year | 1–2 years |
| Education | Bachelor degree | A-levels, IB | Secondary | Bachelor degree |
| Place of examination | 15 countries | ~ 20 countries | 17 countries | 6 countries |
| University entrance |
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| Min.–Max. points | 472–528 |
| -24–90 | 1–100 |
| Format | computer-based | paper-based | paper-based | paper-based |
| Organizer | AAMC | Сambridge Assessment | Сambridge Assessment | ACER |
| Year of foundation | 1928 | 2003 | 2003 | 1995 |