BMAT Classroom Course

The BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) is required for entry into top medicine, veterinary medicine and related progammes in the UK.

Kaplan's BMAT preparation courses are developed by education experts to ensure that our students have every possible advantage on test day.

Kaplan's students receive both the test strategies and the practice necessary to take the BMAT with confidence.

BMAT Course Structure

Kaplan's BMAT Classroom Course consists of two full-day sessions. The targeted lessons focus on building critical thinking skills and provide focused exam practice using Kaplan strategies for each BMAT question type.

BMAT Preparation from the Experts

You will receive dynamic instruction guiding you through the concepts and time-saving techniques you must know to do your best on the BMAT, as well as in-depth guidance on how to write an effective BMAT essay under timed conditions.

All BMAT courses are taught by Kaplan-trained teachers, using Kaplan's proven strategies and techniques. All of our teachers are experts on the test. You'll also have access to our experts right up until the BMAT test date, so if you're having trouble, you can contact us for help. We'll even grade your mock essays.

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Course Overview

BMAT Classroom Course Prices

£299 for courses beginning by 30 September
£339 for courses beginning from 1 October

This 2-day course, held in convenient locations around the UK will teach you the strategies and techniques required for you to do your best on Test Day. You'll also receive plenty of practice, so that you can approach the test with confidence.

Day 1	Day 2
Welcome and Introduction Full-length, invigilated practice test Test Review / Discussion of concerns	Welcome Back Section 2: Skills & Strategies Section 2: Quiz
Lunch	Lunch
Welcome back Intro to BMAT Triage	Welcome Back Section 3: Planning / Writing the Essay
Break	Break
Section 1: Critical Reasoning Section 1: Word Problems Section 1: Data Questions Section 1: Quiz	Test 2 Preparing for Test Day

Course Materials

BMAT Strategy Book

The BMAT Strategy Book provides an introduction to multiple-choice aptitude tests, and details Kaplan strategies for the different question types found on the BMAT. It includes time management techniques, and score-building review sections to complete for homework. The Strategy Book also contains essay-writing guidelines and sample essays, in addition to practice essay questions.

Five Full-length BMAT Practice Tests

The 2 full-length BMAT practice exams taken during class will build your stamina and confidence for test day. The 3 additional practice tests are to be taken during self-study in the run-up to the test. Timing is extremely important on the BMAT. These practice tests will familiarise you with the test format and help you with time management so that you can answer the maximum number of questions correctly on test day.

Ongoing Academic Support

Course enrolment includes email access to our BMAT teachers until your test date. Teachers will be available to answer academic questions and to comment on your BMAT practice essays.

Additional Services

BMAT Private Tuition

Private Tuition is a flexible option—we tailor the lessons to your specific needs.
Tuition packages begin at 10 hours and include all course materials.

Test Overview

The BMAT is a 2 hour pen and paper test divided into three sections.

The standard BMAT fee for EU (including UK) candidates is £42.50 and the standard BMAT entry fee for Rest of the World candidates is £72.50, for registrations received by 5pm BST on the 30th September 2011. Entries received between 1st and 14th October 2011 will be assessed an additional late fee of £30. Please note that many test centres include an administrative fee in addition to the standard BMAT fee.