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Registration for BMAT 2009 will be available on 26th June 2009.

Important Notice

Dictionaries and calculator are not permitted for use in the BioMedical Admissions Test.

Introduction

BMAT is the BioMedical Admissions Tests.  It is a subject-specific admissions test taken by applicants to certain medicine and veterinary medicine related courses at selected institutions in the UK.

What are the components of the test?

The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is a two hour pen and paper test consisting of three sections.

Section 1: Aptitude and Skills (60 minutes - 35 multiple choice questions)

Section 2: Scientific Knowledge and Applications (30 minutes - 27 multiple choice questions)

Section 3: Writing Task (30 minutes - 1 essay question from a choice of 3)

Why take BMAT?

Candidates applying to one or more of the BMAT participating institutions (see below list) are required to register for the test through a Cambridge assessment open centre before the application deadline.

BMAT participating institutions and their courses code:

			University of Cambridge				A100 Medicine
							A101 Graduate Course in Medicine*
							D100 Veterinary Medicine
			Imperial College London				A100 Medicine
							B900 Biomedical Science (3 year course)
							BB29 Pharmacology and Translational Medical Science
							BB2X Pharmacology and Translational Medical Science with a Year in Industry
			University of Oxford				A100 Medicine
							B100 Physiological Sciences
			Royal Veterinary College				D100 Veterinary Medicine
							D101 Combined Degree Programme
			University of College London				A100 Medicine

* Please note that it is not essential for applicants to the Cambridge Graduate Course in Medicine (A101) to sit the BMAT, although applicants could use a successful result as part of their per-medical requirements.

When can I take the BMAT?

Test Date:  4 November 2009 (Wednesday)  

Test Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm (HK Local Time)

When is the registration period?

Standard Entry: 26th June 2009 - 30th September 2009 (12.00 noon HK Local Time)

Late Entry: 1st October 2009 - 15th October 2009 (12.00 noon HK Local Time)

Where can I get the Registration Form?

Download Registraiton Form 2009 and Information for BMAT Candidates now!

How much is the examination fee?

HKD$1550- (Standard Entry)

HKD$2400  (Late Entry)

How can I register for the test?

By post - Please send your completed registration form with a copy of your HKID card or passport, and a cheque made payable to “British Council”or pay by credit card (please see Information for Candidates) to:

Examinations Services

British Council

3 Supreme Court Road

Admiralty

Hong Kong

In person - Please go to Customer Services Centre at 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 8.30pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

You can pay by credit card, EPS, or cheque made payable to "British Council".  We regret that we cannot accept cash at the Customer Services Centre.

How can I prepare for the BMAT?

Candidates are strongly advised to prepare for the test by referring to the test content and doing the sample tests on the BMAT website: www.bmat.org.uk

Special Needs

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers.  All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application.  Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

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