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Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
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About this exam
The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is used by many UK universities when selecting applicants for graduate-entry medicine. It is designed to assess reasoning, written communication and the ability to apply knowledge, rather than simply recall facts. Eligibility and the role of a GAMSAT score vary by medical school: some accept final-year students or apply the test to other courses, while others set specific degree or academic requirements. Check each university’s current admissions guidance before deciding whether to sit the exam.
GAMSAT has three sections: reasoning in humanities and social sciences, written communication, and reasoning in biological and physical sciences. The science section draws on biology, chemistry and physics, with questions requiring candidates to interpret information and apply concepts. Useful biology review includes cell structure and membrane transport, genetics and gene expression, evolution and population biology, and human physiology and homeostasis. Preparation takes time because the exam tests application as well as knowledge; timed practice, careful review of errors and familiarity with the official ACER format can help you plan effectively.
How to prepare for GAMSAT
- Review core biology, chemistry and physics, prioritising concepts you find difficult; for biology, include genetics, membrane transport, evolution and homeostasis.
- Practise interpreting unfamiliar passages, graphs and experimental data under timed conditions, then identify whether mistakes came from gaps in knowledge, reasoning or time management.
- Build a regular writing routine for Section II and use the current ACER preparation materials to understand the test format and question style.
FAQ
Who can sit GAMSAT in the UK?
GAMSAT is primarily taken by people applying to graduate-entry medicine, but eligibility rules depend on the universities and courses you are considering. Some schools allow final-year students to apply, and entry requirements differ, so check each medical school’s current guidance as well as ACER’s test information.
What is the format of the GAMSAT?
The exam has three sections: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences, Written Communication, and Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences. The first and third sections use multiple-choice questions, while Written Communication requires written responses. Check ACER’s current information for the applicable format and arrangements.
What subjects should I study for GAMSAT?
The science section draws on biology, chemistry and physics, but success also depends on interpreting information and applying ideas. Review core concepts such as cell biology, genetics, evolution and human physiology, alongside the humanities and social sciences reasoning and essay skills assessed in the other sections.