Passing the Uk Clinical Aptitude Test And Bmat

by Hutton, Rosalie

• ISBN13: 9781846410376
• ISBN10: 1846410371
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-15
• Publisher: Intl Specialized Book Service Inc

Table of Contents

Dedication	ix
Acknowledgements	xi
Part I: Introduction	1	(46)
Felicity Walker-Buckton
The tests	3	(2)
So just why do you want to be a doctor?	5	(4)
So why do you want to go to medical school?	6	(1)
Why do you think you want a job as a doctor?	7	(2)
Your application to read medicine: step by step	9	(4)
Key dates for your diary 2006 -- 2007	10	(1)
Preparation timeline	11	(2)
Preparing to apply to medical school	13	(11)
Deciding if medicine really is really is for you	14	(1)
Exam results	14	(1)
Finding out about life as a doctor	15	(1)
Medicine simulation courses	15	(1)
University access schemes	16	(1)
Deciding where you want to go	17	(2)
Preparing to write your personal statement	19	(1)
Work experience	20	(1)
Volunteer work	21	(1)
Academic commitment	22	(1)
Extracurricular activities	23	(1)
Required reading and other tips for success	24	(5)
Know your medical school	26	(1)
What about your gap year?	27	(1)
There is a life after medical school	27	(2)
How to write the perfect personal statement	29	(12)
Approaching your statement	30	(8)
Introduction and conclusion	38	(1)
Putting your statement together	39	(2)
Exams and interviews	41	(6)
All about the UKCAT	41	(2)
All about the BMAT	43	(1)
Courses not requiring tests	43	(1)
Interviews	44	(2)
Looking to the future	46	(1)
Part II: Preparing for the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)	47	(102)
Rosalie Hutton
Glenn Hutton
The Verbal Reasoning subtest	55	(22)
Introduction	55	(1)
Verbal Reasoning subtest	56	(1)
Passages, response formats and example questions	57	(6)
Verbal Reasoning practice subtest	63	(6)
Verbal Reasoning practice subtest: answers	69	(8)
The Quantitative Reasoning subtest	77	(26)
Introduction	77	(1)
Quantitative Reasoning subtest	78	(1)
Response formats and example question	79	(1)
Quantitative Reasoning practice subtest	80	(9)
Quantitative Reasoning subtest answers	89	(14)
The Abstract Reasoning subtest	103	(20)
Introduction	103	(1)
Convergent thinking	103	(1)
Divergent thinking	103	(1)
How are convergent and divergent thinking usually measured?	104	(1)
What are abstract reasoning tests?	104	(2)
Sets of shapes and response formats	106	(1)
Example questions	106	(5)
Abstract Reasoning practice subtest	111	(5)
Abstract Reasoning subtest answers	116	(7)
The Decision Analysis subtest	123	(26)
Introduction	123	(1)
What are decision analysis tests?	123	(1)
Decision Analysis subtest	124	(1)
Scenario, response formats and example questions	124	(1)
Example questions	125	(7)
Decision Analysis practice subtest	132	(9)
Decision Analysis subtest answers	141	(8)
Part III: Preparing for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)	149	(58)
Felicity Walker-Buckton
BMAT Section 1: Aptitude and Skills	155	(21)
Example: data analysis	157	(1)
Example: problem-solving	158	(1)
Example: understanding arguments	159	(2)
BMAT Section 1 practice test	161	(10)
BMAT Section 1 practice test: answers	171	(1)
BMAT Section 1 practice test: explanation of answers	172	(4)
BMAT Section 2: Scientific Knowledge and Applications	176	(17)
Example maths	178	(1)
Example: chemistry	179	(1)
Example: physics	180	(1)
Example: biology	181	(1)
BMAT Section 2 practice test	182	(7)
BMAT Section 2 practice test: answers	189	(1)
BMAT Section 2 practice test: explanation of answers	190	(3)
BMAT Section 3: Writing Task	193	(14)
Read the questions carefully	194	(1)
Plan your essay	195	(1)
Answer the question	195	(1)
Avoid bias	195	(1)
Answer within the space provided	196	(4)
Example essay questions	200	(4)
BMAT Section 3 practice test	204	(3)
After the BMAT	207