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What is MCAT?

A mandatory 7.5-hour computer-based test for prospective medical students applying to programs in the United States, Canada and Singapore.

Consists of four sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviour; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.

Conducted between April to September. Candidates may attempt the exam up to three times within a testing year.

Each section is scored between 118 to 132. The total score is an aggregate of the four sections and ranges between 472 - 528.

Official scores are released 30 - 35 days after the exam date.

Medical schools generally accept scores dating back two or three years (4 years for Duke-NUS)

mcat Test Format

The test consists of 4 sections:

Section I: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Scientific inquiry and reasoning skills using university-level knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics, introductory biology, and first semester biochemistry.

Section II: Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

Comprehension, analysis, and reasoning of topics in the social sciences and humanities

Section III: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

Scientific inquiry and reasoning skills using university-level knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics, introductory biology, and first semester biochemistry.

Section IV: Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Scientific inquiry and reasoning skills using university-level knowledge of introductory biology and first-semester psychology and sociology courses.

Sections	Questions	Duration	Scoring
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems	59 questions	95 minutes	118 (lowest) - 132 (highest)
Break (optional)		10 minutes
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills	53 questions	90 minutes	118 (lowest) - 132 (highest)
Mid-Exam Break (optional)		30 minutes
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems	59 questions	95 minutes	118 (lowest) - 132 (highest)
Break (optional)		10 minutes
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior	59 questions	95 minutes	118 (lowest) - 132 (highest)
Void Question End of Day Survey (Optional)		3 minutes 5 mintues
Total		Approx. 7.5 hours Including Test-Day Certification, optional tutorial, optional breaks, Void Question, and optional Satisfaction Survey	472 - 528

Our mcat Courses

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Online Group Course

Our extensive 52-Hour MCAT Group Course is now available online! We bring the classroom to you so that you can study in the comfort of your own home. This Group Course is designed for students who prefer an efficient and systematic virtual classroom programme with real, experienced coaches who have taught our students to average 510 on the test, receiving offers from Duke-NUS and more.

Apart from sharpening critical analysis and reasoning skills, we will also cover science topics:

Physics

Topic 1: Kinematics & Dynamics; Work, Power & Energy; Momentum
Topic 2: Thermodynamics; Fluids & Elasticity; Waves & Sound; Light & Optics
Topic 3: Electrostatics; Electricity; Electro-Magnetism; Quantum Physics

General Chemistry

Topic 1: Atomic & Molecular Structure; Thermodynamics; Phases & Gases; Kinetics
Topic 2: Equilibrium; Acids & Bases; Electrochemistry; Chemistry Lab Techniques

Organic Chemistry

Topic 1: Fundamentals; Structures & Stability; Aldehydes & Ketones
Topic 2: Carboxylic Acids; Amino Acids & Proteins; Carbohydrates; Lipids & Nucleic Acids

Biology

Topic 1: Nervous & Endocrine Systems; Circulatory, Respiratory, Lymphatic &
Immune Systems; Excretory & Digestive Systems
Topic 2: Musculoskeletal System & Skin; Reproductive System; Molecular Biology
(DNA); Microbiology (Viruses, Fungi & Bacteria)
Topic 3: Eukaryotic Cells; Genetics & Evolution; Biology Lab Techniques

Biochemistry

Topic 1: Thermodynamics; Kinetics & Activation Energy; Enzyme Structure, Functions & Kinetics; Cellular Respiration; Metabolic Regulation

Psychology and Sociology

Topic 1: Interacting with the Environment; Learning, Memory & Behaviour
Topic 2: Personality Theories; Motivation; Attitude; Psychological Disorders;
Self-Identity, Group-Identity & Social Structure

Sameera

Medicine

Sameera holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry and ran her own dental practice for 7 years prior to joining ICON+ as a Science Coach. She chose Dentistry over Medicine because she believes in the importance of oral health and the transformative power of a beautiful smile. Hence, she specialises in Endodontics and enjoys performing intricate procedures such as root canal and restorative surgeries. Seeing her patients pain-free or becoming more confident gives her immense satisfaction.

Chelsea

Medicine, MBA & Postgrad

Chelsea holds a wide range of academic interests, having completed advanced degrees in both a STEM field and a humanities field at Yale and Oxford. She was valedictorian of her high school, graduating with perfect standardized test scores and the highest GPA in the #1 high school in Tennessee. She then studied at Yale as a pre-med student, graduating at the top of her class with three degrees in four years. After university, she matriculated at Merton College, Oxford’s top ranked college based on academic success, to study political philosophy with some of the world’s leading philosophers.

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Satisfied MCAT Client

“Good practice questions and very clear clarifications from tutors who are patient in explaining the concepts multiple times. Effective and systematic test-taking strategies, and very good guide books available for reference. Good notes provided by the tutor as well. Complex concepts are simplified for students without a background in science. Thank you!”

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Satisfied MCAT client

“The staff know their stuff, they are very professional and really facilitate learning, especially if you're tight on time. The progress that I felt within one month was memorable – when we had mock tests I could actually feel myself getting better at answering.”

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