MCAT Exam Format
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Format
- Multiple-choice, computer-based exam with 230 questions.
Sections
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Focuses on biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Covers biology, general chemistry, basic biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Includes introductory psychology and sociology.
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Reading comprehension, focusing on humanities and social sciences.
Duration
- Lasts 7.5 hours, with breaks throughout.
Results
- Five scores - one for each section and one combined total score.