BMAT Entrance Exam: Your Complete Guide to Ace the Biomedical Admissions Test

If you are also an applicant for the BMAT (Biomedical Admission Test) and want to become a medical student in the best medical schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, or Imperial College London, stay with us until the end of this article. The BMAT exam (Biomedical Admission Test) is a very challenging exam due to its diverse content and strict time limits at first glance. You should keep in mind that the BMAT exam is a very important step on the way to a medical seat in the best medical schools in the world. In this article, we will answer all your questions related to the BMAT, such as the structure of the BMAT exam, the timing of the exam, authentic sources of the biomedical admissions exam, and important tips for success in the BMAT exam, so stay with us.

What is the BMAT Exam?

BMAT or Biomedical Admission Test is a paper test that lasts for 2 hours. This test examines and evaluates the applicant’s skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and scientific knowledge. The BMAT exam evaluates candidates’ skills in various areas, while other entrance exams only focus on a limited range of applicant’s skills.

The Biomedical Admission Test is an entrance exam for medical, dental, and related programs in some of the world’s top universities.

BMAT exam structure

• Note that each part of the test evaluates different skills in the fields of critical thinking, application of scientific knowledge, and effective communication. In each part of the BMAT test, it shows an overview of your ability as a medical candidate.

BMAT exam syllabus

BMAT 2025 exam questions are asked from seven different subjects. In the table below, we have explained the overview of BMAT 2025 regulations to you:

BMAT Scoring – What is a good BMAT Score?

In BMAT, the multiple-choice questions that make up parts 1 and 2 of the test are based on the number of correct answers, in other words, the score of each part is based on the number of correct answers.

But in the 3rd part of the test, which is about writing a text related to the title of a scientific article, you will be awarded points based on the quality of your sentences, coherence, and the degree of connection with the topic.

In general, the total score of the BMAT exam is 23 points, in other words, the highest score for each section 1 and 2 is 9 and for the writing section, it is 5. It should be noted that the minimum score for passing varies based on the year you take the exam and the university you choose.

What is a good BMAT score?

Based on the university that is waiting for you or the field that you want to participate in, the good BMAT score varies, but in general, a score of 6 is considered an average score, if you are applying to a good university, you should consider a score of 7 or higher. Be more careful and note that to get the most up-to-date information regarding a good BMAT score, it is better to check the universities you are interested in.

BMAT exam eligibility criteria

The BMAT exam is held to check the scientific ability of applicants to study medicine and dentistry. This exam, like any other entrance exam for candidates, has criteria that check whether the candidate is qualified to participate in the exam or not. We have examined these criteria in the following

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree. There is no special field of study here, but the candidate’s bachelor’s degree must be obtained from a reputable university or institution.
• The candidate must have at least 50% passing grade in the bachelor’s degree he passed
• The BMAT exam has no age limit for candidates
• The candidate must have completed 15 years of formal education
• If you want to take the test as a non-native candidate, you must improve your English language skills because you may not be able to submit an English language certificate, this certificate can be TOEFL or IELTS.

How much does the BMAT exam cost?

BMAT Exam Dates 2025      

BMAT example questions

We have just installed a new boiler in our house. It costs £4700 to install, but it will last for 9 years before it needs replacing. Nevertheless, the supplier assures us that it will cut our heating costs by 30%. This is good news as we currently pay, on average, £500 every quarter year. The supplier insists that it will pay for itself (i.e. save enough money to cover the cost of the purchase, before it needs replacing).

1.How long will the boiler take to pay for itself?

1) 31 quarters

2) 32 quarters

3) 33 quarters

4) 34 quarters

5) 36 quarters

correct answer: 2

Analysis from the Office for National Statistics tells us that income is far less significant for life satisfaction than things like marital status, having children, and a job. Far from being unencumbered, young, free, and single, it is in fact the binding of ourselves to others through covenants, contracts, and caring responsibilities that provides us with an empowered sense of self. This is hardly surprising. Indeed perhaps the best evidence of the importance of community to our lives is to be found in how our lives are summarized on our gravestones:

‘Mother of four’ or ‘60 years married’ say our tombstones, rarely ‘property tycoon’ or ‘owner of Mazda MX-5 generation four’.

2.Which one of the following is an underlying assumption of the above argument?

1) The reason why people get married and have children is to have an empowered sense of self.

2)  The only way to achieve life satisfaction is to bind oneself to others.

3) Most people believe that income is what determines happiness.

4) The inscriptions on gravestones reflect what people think is most important in their lives.

5) The Office for National Statistics is typically considered to be a reliable source of information.

Correct answer: 4

Many people knowingly buy fake brands because they are substantially cheaper than the genuine article would be. They may try to justify their behavior, on the grounds that the manufacturers and retail outlets are already rich enough from ripping off the public with their exorbitant prices and paying rock-bottom wages to their employees. As true as these claims may be, it doesn’t excuse the shopper for encouraging piracy.

3.Which one of the following illustrates the principle used in the above argument?

1) There is no justification for hotels to charge inflated prices when demand for rooms is high.

2) Jorge was wrong to spread lies about his ex-girlfriend even though she had cheated on him.

3)Shops should not set high prices on articles just so that they can reduce their sales.

4) No one should ever post a message on social media that they would not want to post about themselves.

5) Footballers are entitled to criticize a referee for a bad decision only if it has advantaged the other side.

Correct answer: 2

In a café, Delicious Tropical drink is one-half orange juice and one-half strawberry juice. Vibrant Sunset drink is two-thirds orange juice and one-third apple juice. Stacey makes a mixture called Tasty Delight which is one-quarter Delicious Tropical and three-quarters Vibrant Sunset.

4.What is the proportion of orange juice in Tasty Delight?

1) A.1/8

2) 1/4

3) 3/8

4) 1/2

5) 5/8

correct answer: 5

A high unemployment level is an indicator of a weak economy. Unemployment levels in Malaysia are low, so the economy must be strong.

5.Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning used in the above argument?

1) tanned skin shows that you have been out in the sun. You have a pale skin, so you have not been sunbathing.

2) It takes hours of work to keep your garden tidy. Your garden is tidy, so you must have spent a long time working in it.

3) More crowded roads lead to more traffic accidents. There has been an increase in traffic accidents, therefore the roads must be more crowded.

4) Drinking strong coffee raises the heart rate. You do not have a raised heart rate; therefore, you have not been drinking strong coffee.

5) Only violins made in 18th century Cremona produce a very good sound. That violin makes a very good sound, so it must be Ceremonies.

Correct answer: 3

Tips for success in the BMAT exam

• The first step is to review the previous years’ questions of BAMT to understand the thinking and outlook of the question designer. This will help you to have a general understanding of each section. This will help you in prioritizing the topics of the exam. Now, by reviewing the sections, you can understand which section you should devote more time to or which section needs more practice. In this process, you will find your strengths and weaknesses. And in this way, you can design a good study program for yourself
• Using questions from previous BMAT exams will give you a correct understanding of your ability and mastery of the topics, and you will also get to know the structure of BMAT completely. Note that this exam is much easier than UCAT, so don’t be afraid.
• Have time management because in the BMAT exam you are faced with multi-step questions that you have to answer in a limited time, so having time management is a big advantage to solve all the questions.
• For part 1, you can have a similar approach to UCAT, note that in some options, the meaning of the phrases may be reversed, so having high accuracy in answering can be effective in improving your score in the exam.
• Part 2 is the knowledge and science review part. To succeed in this part, turn to the practice questions
• In section 3, it is very important to maintain the coherence of the text, express the points in a concise and useful manner, and avoid writing unnecessary points. You should note that the score of this section is based on the writing style and the points you express, as well as your correct phrasing. It will be given to you, so avoid weak arguments. For a better understanding of this section, be sure to review the titles of the previous articles

BMAT preparation books

Considering the importance of studying correctly in the BMAT exam, it is necessary to focus on choosing the right sources in addition to the mentioned points. We have reviewed the sources in the BMAT book article.

Conclusion

If you are also a candidate for medical education in the best and most prestigious medical schools in the world, you should note that the BMAT exam is a very important step in the process of your admission to medical and dental programs, and this important step requires having a coherent program first. And next to that is the use of professional resources and professors. We will accompany you in this way by providing comprehensive training courses on the Course in use website, so take the first step towards realizing your dreams by registering for training courses.