Introduction
The BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) is designed for admission to medical, dental, and other related courses at certain universities in the UK and other countries. This test, conducted by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, holds significant importance in the admission process.
Importance of the BMAT exam
The BMAT is an assessment test that evaluates the scientific knowledge and intellectual skills of candidates. Universities use the results of this test to select the best students.
Structure of the BMAT exam
The BMAT is divided into three sections:
Section 1: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Multiple-choice questions
- 60 minutes
Section 2: Scientific Knowledge and Applications
- Multiple-choice questions covering biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
- 30 minutes
Section 3: Writing Task
- One short essay
- 30 minutes
Why Take the BMAT?
- University Admission: Some universities require BMAT results for admission to medical and dental courses.
- Comprehensive Assessment: The BMAT evaluates your scientific knowledge and intellectual skills comprehensively.
BMAT Resources and Books
BMAT Chemistry Resources
Intermediate Level
- Chemistry Revision Guide by David Bevan
- Cambridge IB Chemistry by Steve Owen
- Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook by Lawrie Ryan, Roger Norris
- Chemistry cgp revision by CGP
- Chemistry Revision Guide by David Bevan
- Oxford IB Chemistry by Brian Murphy, Gary Horner, David Tarcy, Sergey Bylikin
Advanced Level
- AS Level Chemistry OCR Complete Revision Practice
- A2 Level Chemistry OCR Revision by CGP
- AS A2 Level Chemistry OCR Revision by CGP
- AS Level Chemistry OCR Complete Revision Practice
- Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry by Peter Cann , Peter Hughes
BMAT Biology Resources
Intermediate Level
- A-Level Biology OCR – CGP
- Cambridge Biology for ib diploma
- Oxford Biology for ib diploma
Advanced Level:
- A2-Level Biology OCR – CGP
- AS Level Biology OCR Complete Revision Practice – CGP
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology Coursebook
BMAT Mathematics Resources
Intermediate Level:
- Basic maths for dummies – Colin Beveridge
- mathematics IB diploma – Cambridge
Advanced Level:
- Mathematics AQA Revision Guide – CGP GSCE Maths
BMAT Physics Resources
Intermediate Level:
- Physics 1 by Paolo Corazzon , Stefano Bertocchi
- Fisica 1-Alpha test (2004) by Profumo, Stefano
- Physics Cambridge IGCSE by Duncan, Tom, Heather Kennett
- Radice, Elisabetta – Formulario di fisica-Alpha test (2010) byLoredana Mola
- Fisitest _ la fisica per le prove di ammissione all’università-Alpha test (2009) by Fabbri, Martha
Advanced Level:
- Fisica 2-Alpha test (2008) by Bertocchi, Stefano_ Corazzon, Paolo
- Physics 3 by Paolo Corazzon , Alberto Sironi
BMAT Critical Thinking Resources
Intermediate Level:
- Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students -Learning Matters (2009)
- Critical Thinking _ an Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method.-Muriwai Books (2018)
- Critical Thinking_ The Basics-Routledge (2023)
- The Need for Critical Thinking and the Scientific Method-CRC Press (2018) اثر Finlay MacRitchie
Advanced Level:
- Critical Thinking 10th Edition – Moore Parker
- Critical Thinking and Writing for Nursing Students -Learning Matters Ltd. (2010)
- Critical Thinking Skills Success in 20 min – Learning Express
- Critical Thinking, Idea Innovation, and Creativity (2023, CRC Press)
- How to Solve A Problem_ Insights for Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Success in College-CRC Press (2023)