How to Master the BMAT

by Tyreman, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780749463366
• ISBN10: 0749463368
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-28
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

the bmat (biomedical admissions tests) is a subject-specific admissions test taken by applicants to medicine, veterinary science and related courses at cambridge, oxford, imperial college, ucl and royal veterinary college. with more students than ever achieving a grades at a-level, bmat testing is becoming increasingly popular as a way for universities to identify the most able and dedicated applicants. how to master the bmatconsists of six sections of revision materials for the maths, physics, chemistry and biology components of the bmat, with additional notes for problem solving and the writing task. at the end of each of these six sections, a set of review questions enables you to check that you have the necessary core knowledge (some of which you will have already acquired through your gcse and a-level studies). the additional mock tests should be attempted under exam conditions for the best possible preparation. they provide the equivalent of three full bmat tests (nine papers). whatever your knowledge base you are supported throughout the book and where possible each question is complete with revision topics, indicated in brackets.

Author Biography

Chris Tyreman is the author of the best-selling How to Master Nursing Calculations, How to Pass the QTS Numeracy Skills Test and co-author (with Mike Bryon and Jim Clayden)of How to Master the UKCAT(also published by Kogan Page).

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Reviews	p. 5
Aptitude and skills review	p. 7
Understanding argument 1: basic aspects	p. 7
Understanding argument 2: flaws; types of questions	p. 8
Understanding argument 3: example argument	p. 10
Critical thinking: Venn diagrams and logic statements	p. 11
Shape symmetry	p. 12
Aptitude review questions	p. 13
Maths review	p. 16
Mental arithmetic review 1: basic operations	p. 17
Mental arithmetic review 2: further operations	p. 18
Fractions 1: basic arithmetic	p. 19
Fractions 2: improper fractions; ratios	p. 20
Decimals 1: fraction/decimal conversions and basic arithmetic	p. 21
Decimals 2: rounding (decimal place, significant figure) and standard form	p. 22
Per cent(%)	p. 23
Time and clocks	p. 25
Areas, perimeters, volumes and surface area	p. 26
Algebra 1: substitution and re-arranging	p. 27
Algebra 2: simultaneous and quadratic equations	p. 29
Averages: mean, median, mode; weighted	p. 30
Pie and bar charts, line and scatter graphs, tables	p. 31
Cumulative frequency, box and whisker plots	p. 32
Geometry 1: angles and lines, triangles, other shapes	p. 34
Geometry 2: Pythagoras and trigonometric functions	p. 35
Circle theorems	p. 36
Inequalities	p. 37
Probability 1: basic concepts	p. 38
Probability 2: tree diagrams	p. 39
Permutations and combinations	p. 40
Maths review questions	p. 42
Physics review	p. 48
Measurements and prefixes	p. 49
Conventions for units, symbols and numbers	p. 50
SI base units for length, volume, mass	p. 50
Equations of motion	p. 51
Graphs of motion	p. 52
Projectile motion	p. 53
Force and motion (Newton)	p. 54
Force, work, power and energy	p. 55
Universal gravitation, satellites and escape velocity	p. 55
Force, momentum and impulse	p. 56
Force, stress and strain	p. 57
Moments, mechanical advantage, levers and pulleys	p. 58
Pressure, buoyancy and flow	p. 59
Gas laws	p. 59
Heat and energy	p. 60
Waves (light and sound)	p. 61
Electrostatics, capacitance and electricity	p. 62
Kirchhoff's circuit laws, resistors and capacitors	p. 63
Electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction	p. 64
Radioactive decay	p. 65
Physics review questions	p. 66
Chemistry review	p. 70
Atoms, electron configuration and valency	p. 70
Periodic table	p. 72
Bonding: electrovalent (ionic), covalent and metallic	p. 72
The mole and balancing chemical equations (reactions)	p. 73
Types of chemical reaction	p. 74
Concentration and pH; reaction rates	p. 76
Exothermic and endothermic reactions; Le Chatelier's principle	p. 77
Solids, liquids, gases; changes of state; thermochemistry	p. 78
Electrochemistry, reactivity series and electrolysis	p. 79
Carbon (organic) chemistry; fractional distillation	p. 80
Chemistry review questions	p. 82
Biology review	p. 87
Digestive system	p. 87
Respiratory system	p. 88
Circulatory system	p. 89
Nervous system; eye	p. 90
Endocrine system; menstrual cycle hormones	p. 91
Urinary system	p. 92
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), genes and cell division	p. 94
Patterns of inheritance	p. 95
Biology review questions	p. 98
Writing task review	p. 102
Choice of question	p. 102
Preparation	p. 103
The four-paragraph approach	p. 103
Composing the essay	p. 104
The final check	p. 105
Instructions for mock tests	p. 109
Tests and answers	p. 111
Mock tests	p. 113
Aptitude and skills	p. 113
Scientific knowledge and applications	p. 129
Writing task	p. 139
Aptitude and skills	p. 140
Scientific knowledge and applications	p. 156
Writing task	p. 168
Aptitude and skills	p. 169
Scientific knowledge and applications	p. 185
Writing task	p. 196
Answers and explanations	p. 197
Answers to review questions	p. 197
Answers to mock tests	p. 202
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