What is MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)?
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The MCAT is the standardised admission test required for entry to MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs in the USA and Canada. Scored 472–528 across Biological and Biochemical Foundations, Chemical and Physical Foundations, Psychological/Social Foundations, and Critical Analysis. Average score for accepted US medical students: 511–514.
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) — Full Explanation
Test duration: 7.5 hours. Offered 25+ times per year at Prometric centres. Indian MBBS graduates applying for MD programs in the USA must pass all three USMLE steps (not MCAT) — MCAT is for students entering from a bachelor's degree in the USA/Canada. For Indian students considering a US pre-med route, complete a 4-year US biology/chemistry bachelor's then sit MCAT.
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