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Description of Passing the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) and BMAT: 2009

The UK Clinical Aptitude Test is now being used by the majority of UK university medical and dental schools to help select their student entrants. The test examines verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and problem solving skills. This guide provides no-nonsense explanation of the rationale behind the four parts to the test, together with practice questions and answers. The book also presents step-by-step guidance for your application for medicine or dentistry at university. There is an additional section for those required to take the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT), which includes a practice test and explanations of the answers.
- Updated and revised for 2009
- Demystifies verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and problem solving
- Contains UKCAT, BMAT practice questions and explanations of both correct and incorrect answers
- Step-by-step guidance for your application to medicine or dentistry

Title Information

ISBN:

9781844452842

Pages:

256 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

382927

Publisher:

Learning Matters Ltd

Published:

24/04/2009

Edition:

4th Edition

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Contents of Passing the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) and BMAT: 2009

* Part I: Introduction
* The tests
* So just why do you want to be a doctor?
* Your application to read medicine: step by step (including key dates and preparation timeline)
* Preparing to apply to medical school
* Required reading and other tips for success
* How to write the perfect personal statement
* Exams and interviews
* Part II: Preparing for the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
* The Verbal Reasoning subtest (including practice subtest and answers)
* The Quantitative Reasoning subtest (including practice subtest and answers)
* The Abstract Reasoning subtest (including practice subtest and answers)
* The Decision Analysis subtest (including practice subtest and answers)
* The Non-Cognitive Analysis subtest (including practice subtest and answers)
* Part III: Preparing for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
* BMAT Section 1: Aptitude and Skills (including practice test, answers and explanations)
* BMAT Section 2: Scientific Knowledge and Applications (including practice test, answers and explanations)
* BMAT Section 3: Writing Task (including advice and a practice test)
* After the BMAT