How to Prepare for the MCAT—Setting You Up for Success

This section of the MCAT requires an understanding of the basic processes of life, such as growing, reproducing, acquiring energy, and how cells and organs function. It tests your knowledge of the basic physical sciences within the context of the biological sciences, from concepts of basic biology to upper courses like microbiology and genetics (59 questions, 95 minutes).

This section tests your knowledge of the basic physical sciences within the context of the biological sciences: you’ll explore organic and inorganic chemistry, along with physics concepts (59 questions, 95 minutes).

Test your psychology, sociology, and biology concepts to provide a foundation for exploring behavioral and sociocultural aspects of healthcare (59 questions, 95 minutes).

This section tests your comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills by asking you questions about passages of text from 500 to 600 words in length on topics including ethics, philosophy, studies of diverse cultures, population health, and a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines (53 questions, 90 minutes).

Each section is scored from a low of 118 to a high of 132, with a mean of 125. The total score results from a combination of the four sections’ scores. Total score range is from 472 to 528, with a mean of 500.