This section contains 59 passage-based and discrete questions to be completed within 95 minutes. The section tests a test-taker's abilities in college-level biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, organic and inorganic chemistry as well as research methods and statistical concepts.

MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Section

This section contains 59 passage-based and discrete questions to be completed within 95 minutes. The section tests a test-taker's abilities in college-level biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, molecular biology, physics as well as research methods and statistical concepts.

MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Section

This section contains 53 passage-based questions to be completed within 90 minutes. This section tests a test-taker's reading comprehension skills using 9 passages on philosophy, ethics, and other social science and humanities topics.

MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section

This section contains 59 passage-based and discrete questions to be completed within 95 minutes. The section tests a test-taker's abilities in college-level psychology, sociology, neuroscience, and the biology of behavioral processes, as well as research methods and statistical concepts.

MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Section

- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

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A standardized exam consisting of sections on problem-solving, critical thinking, written analysis and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles that is used for medical school admissions.

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

AAMC (n.d.). What's on the MCAT® Exam? https://students-residents.aamc.org/prepare-mcat-exam/whats-mcat-exam

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