GAMSAT stands for Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test. This is quickly becoming the de facto prerequisite to entrance into Medical school. It is ran by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and is currently running in a number of countries including Australia, England and Ireland. The GAMSAT is held once a year March 2010 for Australian students and September 2010 for students in other countries.
What Do I Need To Sit The GAMSAT Exam?
You either need to have attained a Bachelor degree or be in the final year of study. It is not a pre-requisite for the GAMSAT that the degree is in a science subject, in fact a knowledge of humanities or social sciences is recommended, but be aware that the GAMSAT does require you to have understanding of biology and the physical sciences.
Why Should I Pass will look at:-
GAMSAT score
Bachelor Degree
The Interview
Therefore it is vital that you understand what the GAMSAT is and how to prepare for it.
What Is Included In The Test?
The GAMSAT test is split into three parts:-
I)Reasoning In Humanities And Social Services
II)Written Communication
III)Reasoning In Biological And Physical Sciences
The GAMSAT is different to most tests, whereas it is not only your understanding which is tested but the ability of critical thinking and reasoning. The written part of the GAMSAT also tests the ability of the candidates to express and organize there thoughts in a intuitive way. In fact problem solving is a vital part of the test. You will be asked to analytic reasoning, use mathematical application and read and think about a passage of writing.
How To Study For The GAMSAT.
Preparation is everything and this statement has never been more true than studying for the GAMSAT. Make sure you have ample time to study, set yourself a routine. In fact the test is actually set up for you to fail, so there a couple of options open to students. If you have time there are lesosns available that will help you prepare for the GAMSAT. These are expensive however, they will help you study in a more structured way. Another option is to purchase study guides. These cover all aspects of GAMSAT Preparation, and will help retrain your brain, to avoid pitfalls, what to study, and what kind of questions you can expect from the GAMSAT Exam.
In summary, the GAMSAT can seem a impossible task to take. However with the correct preparation, and making sure that you are doing well in your bachelor degree, success is possible.
Neil Maycock writes articles for GAMSAT Preparation
