BMAT Brochure

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Where can I find out more?

About BMAT – October: admissionstesting.org/bmat-october Admissions testing support: admissionstesting.org/help

Key dates for BMAT – October 2019 Registration opens

1 September

Requests for modified question papers

By 27 September

Registration deadline – standard fee

1 October by 17.00 BST

Final registration deadline – higher (late) fee

15 October by 18.00 BST

Test date

30 October

Results You can access your results online from 22 November.

For information about how institutions receive results, please visit our website.

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Guide for students Register by 1 October 2019 For Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Singapore

The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)

How do I register for BMAT – October?

When do I register?

If you are applying for a place at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) in Singapore, you will need to take BMAT – October. LKCMedicine is a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Imperial College London.

If you are attending a school in the Singapore school system (see list below), or have graduated from one in the last year, please contact the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre to register for the test: www.relc.org.sg/bmat.

The test helps LKCMedicine to select students with the potential to succeed on a challenging medical degree.

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Your centre needs to register you. Registration opens on 1 September 2019 and the standard entry deadline is 1 October 2019, so speak to your centre as early as possible. Late registrations are accepted until 15 October 2019. There is an additional fee for this, so ask your centre to register you for the test well before the standard registration deadline.

Junior College • Anglo-Chinese Junior

What’s in the test?

College

BMAT – October tests you on subjects and skills that you should already be familiar with.

It is a 2-hour pen-and-paper test in three sections.

Test section

Shows you can:

1. Aptitude and Skills: 1 hour (35 multiple-choice questions)

• solve problems • understand arguments • analyse data and make inferences.

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

• apply what you have learned from studying non-specialist Science and Mathematics at school.

3. Writing Task: 30 minutes (one writing task from a choice of three)

• select, develop and organise ideas • communicate effectively in writing and present your ideas clearly and concisely.

When do I take BMAT – October?

The test takes place on 30 October 2019.

• Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

• NUS High School of Mathematics and Science • Raffles Institution • Republic Polytechnic • River Valley High School • School of the Arts Singapore

• Catholic Junior College

• Singapore Polytechnic

• Dunman High School

• Singapore Sports School

• Eunoia Junior College

• St Andrew’s Junior College

• Hwa Chong Institution

• St Joseph’s Institution

• Jurong Pioneer Junior

• Tampines Meridian

College

Junior College

• Millennia Institute

• Temasek Junior College

• Nanyang Junior College

• Temasek Polytechnic

• Nanyang Polytechnic

• Victoria Junior College

• National Junior College

• Yishun Innova Junior College

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic

If you are in Singapore but are not attending a school in the list above, you can register for the test by contacting the British Council, Singapore: www.britishcouncil.sg/exam/ professional-university/admission-tests If you are an international student, you can find your nearest test centre at: admissionstesting.org/find-a-centre

How much does the test cost?

For current entry fees, contact your test centre. You may also need to pay your centre an administrative fee.

Speak directly with your centre to confirm costs and payment details.

What if I need Access Arrangements?

Access Arrangements are available if you have a disability or special requirement, and are normally entitled to support for exams.

You need to inform your centre of any special requirements when they register you for the test.

They will ask for full details and a copy of your medical evidence. Requests for modified question papers must be submitted by your centre by 27 September 2019.

What support is available for BMAT – October?

You will find a wide range of free support materials on our website, including resources for Sections 1, 2 and 3 and practice papers. These will help you to familiarise yourself with the test format and question style. admissionstesting.org/bmat-preparation