MCAT® Exam Overview
What To Expect On The MCAT® Exam
MCAT Exam Structure
The MCAT® exam lasts over 6 hours and 15 minutes and contains 230 questions split amongst 4 sections. Each of the 3 science section contains ten passages with 4 to 7 questions each and 15 stand-alone questions. The CARS section has nine passages with a total of 53 questions.
4 MCAT Sections
The four MCAT sections, in order of appearance, are:- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
Click on the above links to learn more about each MCAT section.
MCAT Topics Tested
The MCAT® tests an individual’s knowledge of basic scientific concepts and analytical skills. Subjects include physics, biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, sociology, and psychology.
The new MCAT® now emphasizes integrating topics, with general chemistry, physics, and biochemistry (for instance) all appearing within the same passage!
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