Passing the UKCAT and BMAT

Rosalie Hutton BSc, MSc, MCIPD, is an Occupational Psychologist who has specialised in the field of assessment and testing for 25 years. As CEO of her own company, Rosalie has designed and published a range of psychological assessment measures and is the co-author of a number of assessment books on multiple-choice questions. Glenn Hutton BA, MPhil, FCIPD, is a consultant to organisations concerned with recruitment and selection by way of assessment or examination. Previously a Police Superintendent and Head of the National Police Training Examinations and Assessment Unit, he co-authors books on criminal law and assessment. Felicity Taylor BA (Hons) Oxon, MBBS, is a junior doctor at Guy′s, King′s and St. Thomas′ hospitals in London. She has coached hundreds of prospective students through the application process to read medicine, and is currently a Tutor with Oxbridge Applications.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
All About The Tests
Who Needs To Sit The Tests?
When Are The Tests?
All About The UKCAT
All About the BMAT
Courses Not Requiring Tests
Time Management For The BMAT And UKCAT
PART TWO: PREPARING FOR THE UK CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST (UKCAT)
Introduction - Rosalie Hutton and Glenn Hutton
Format And Design Of Multiple-Choice Questions
Multiple-choice Questions: ′One Best Answer′ Format
Format Of The Verbal Reasoning Subtest
Format Of The Quantitative Reasoning Subtest
Format Of The Abstract Reosoning Subtest
Format Of The Decision Analysis Subtest
How To Approach Multiple-Choice Questions
The Situational Judgement Test Pilot
The Verbal Reasoning Subtest
Introduction
Verbal Reasoning Subtest
Passages, Response Formats And Example Questions
Example Questions
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest: Answers
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest: Explanation Of Answers
The Quantitative Reasoning Subtest
Introduction
Quantitative Reasoning Subtest
Response Formats And Example Question
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest
Quantiative Reasoning Practice Subtest: Answers
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest: Explanation Of Answers
The Abstract Reasoning Subtest
Introduction
Covergent Thinking
Divergent Thinking
How Are Convergent And Divergent Thinking Usually Measured?
What Are Abstract Reasoning Tests?
Sets Of Shapes And Response Formats
Example Questions
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest: Answers
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest: Explanation Of Answers
The Decision Analysis Subtest
Introduction
What Are Decision Analysis Tests?
Decision Analysis Subtest
Scenario, Response Formats And Example Questions
Example Questions
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest: Questions
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest: Answers
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest: Explanation Of Answers
PART THREE: PRACTICE TESTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE UKCAT
Practice Test 1
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest 1
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest 1
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest 1
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest 1
Practice Test 2
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest 2
Answers And Rationale
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest 1
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest 1
Abstract Reasoning Pratice Subtest 1
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest 1
Verbal Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Abstract Reasoning Practice Subtest 2
Decision Analysis Practice Subtest 2
PART FOUR: PREPARING FOR THE BIOMEDICAL ADMISSIONS TEST (BMAT)
Introduction - Felicity Taylor
Understanding The BMAT Layout and Scoring
How The BMAT Is Marked
How Your BMAT Scores Will Be Used
Section 1: Aptitude and Skills
Section 1 Practice Test
Section 1 Practice Test: Answers
Section 1 Practice Test: Explanation Of Answers
Section 2: Scientific Knowledge And Applications
Section 2 Practice Test
Section 2 Practice Test: Answers
Section 2 Practice Test: Explanation Of Answers
Section 3: Writing Task
Read The Questions Carefully
Plan Your Essay
Answer The Question
Avoid Bias
Answer Within The Space Provided
Example Essay Questions
Example Essay Questions: Suggested Answers
Section 3 Practice Test
After The BMAT