Ali Abdaal/BMAT Crash Course Online

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BMAT Crash Course Online

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The world's best BMAT preparation course, filmed & Edited by Ali. Now available as a series of 70+ videos with 6 hours of video content, 102 lessons and tonnes of worked examples. 

BMAT Course Overview

In this course, I teach you everything I know about the BMAT and how to maximise your score. Since I created the 6med BMAT Crash Course in 2012, I've taught over a thousand students in classrooms across the UK, Singapore and The Netherlands. Now that I'm a YouTuber, Podcaster & Author, I don't have the time to physically teach on weekends anymore, which is why I've created this online course to guide you through everything you need to know to do well on the BMAT.

Obviously, this course is not a magic bullet. You'll have to put in a lot of work learning the content and doing past papers. But if you're serious about the BMAT and work through this course, you'll learn the best techniques for tackling the questions in Section 1 and Section 2, and some great ways of maximising your mark on the Section 3 essay.

What's in the Course?

Introduction

In this section, I will introduce the basics of the BMAT, and talk about how scoring works. I will also talk about the format of the course and how to get the best out of it. 

Introduction to the BMAT Crash Course Online
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Section 1 - Introduction

Approach to Section 1
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How to prepare for Section 1
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Section 1 - Critical Thinking

A deep-dive into Section 1. I go over the two main types of questions (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving) and discuss the best methods for approaching each one, with plenty of worked examples along the way. 

The 3-step Method for Critical Thinking
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Structure of a Critical Thinking question
Critical Thinking Worksheet
Conclusions - Strategy
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Conclusions - Examples
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Timing in Critical Thinking
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Conclusions - Questions
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Assumptions - Strategy
Assumptions - The Negation Test
Assumptions - Questions
Flaws - Strategy
Flaws - Questions
Strengthen / Weaken - Strategy
Strengthen / Weaken - Questions
Inferences - Strategy
Inferences - Questions
Principles - Strategy
Reasoning Parallels - Strategy
Reasoning Parallels - Questions
Critical Thinking Roundup

Section 1 - Problem Solving & Data Analysis

Introduction to Problem Solving
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Problem Solving Worksheet
The 3-step Method for Problem Solving
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The Maths behind Problem Solving
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Working with Tables
Interpreting Graphs
Fun with Fractions
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Repeating Patterns - Strategy
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Repeating Patterns - Questions
Logic - Strategy
Logic - Questions
The beauty of Venn Diagrams
Problem Solving Roundup

Section 2 - Introduction

This is the part of the BMAT that often causes the most anxiety for students. I will start by talking about how best to prepare for section 2, and how to tackle physics questions even if we're not studying it at A-level. 

Then I'll take a deep dive into Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths, with lots of worked examples and top tips to maximise your score. 

Approach to Section 2
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How to use the S2 Assumed Knowledge Guide
How to prepare for Section 2
My Section 2 YouTube video
How hard is Section 2?

Section 2 - Physics

Approach to Physics
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How to prepare for BMAT Physics
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Electricity - Basic Formulae
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The secret method for every Physics question
Physics Worksheets
Electricity - Calculations
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Electricity - Questions
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Electricity - Series and Parallel Circuits
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Electricity - Series and Parallel Questions
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Electricity - Short Circuits
Electricity - Diodes
Electricity - Test your Understanding
Electricity - Transformers
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Electricity - Transformers Questions
Mechanics - Basic Formulae
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Mechanics - Energy Formulae
Mechanics - Test your Understanding
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Nuclear - The 3 Facts
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Nuclear - Decay Equations
Nuclear - Half-Life
Nuclear - Background Radiation
Nuclear - Test your Understanding
Nuclear - Roundup

Section 2 - Chemistry

Approach to Chemistry
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How to prepare for BMAT Section 2 Chemistry
Speeding up your calculations
How to work through this section
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Displacement Reactions
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Empirical Formulae
Valency and Oxidation Numbers
Moles #1 - Carbon Reactions
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Percentage Yield
Balancing Equations
Moles #2 - Calculations
Chemistry Roundup
Chemistry Worksheet.pdf

Section 2 - Biology

Approach to Biology
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Genetic Trees - Question #1
Genetic Trees - Question #2
Important Hormones you should know
The Heart and Circulation

Section 2 - Maths

Approach to Maths
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3 Tips to boost your maths score
General Strategies for Maths
Mental Arithmetic
Word Problems
Fractions 101
Estimating Fractions

Section 3 - The Essay

Section 3 is a nice, relaxed end to the BMAT, but especially for students who aren't studying essay subjects at A-level, it can be a source of confusion and distress.

To remedy this, I will go over a foolproof approach to Section 3, how to structure your time, how to choose a question to answer, and how to plan your essay. 

You'll also find a load of example essays with feedback for you to take a look at, to get an idea of what makes a good essay and what makes a less good one :) 

Approach to Section 3
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My ultimate guide to Section 3
Planning an Essay together
Marking Criteria - Content
Marking Criteria - English
Question Types

Section 3 - Example Essays with Feedback

Reading through example essays is often pretty useful – you get an idea of what sorts of arguments people are making, and you get an idea of how those essays would be marked.

I've attached some example essays that were written by students who attended our courses over the past few years. Various members of the 6med team (medical students at Oxford/Cambridge) have written feedback and comments on these essays. 

I obviously can’t guarantee that they’re marked to the same standard as the BMAT but we’ve given it our best shot, and done our best to illustrate the reasons for giving the marks that we did.

Enjoy!

5A - Dolphins
5A - Integrity
4.5A - Extreme Sports
3B - Extreme Sports
3B - Patient Consent
2.5B - Vaccines

The End

Closing off with some final remarks
Parting Thoughts

Previous Students

Ali's BMAT Crash Course Online is comprehensive and effective, filled with helpful tips and strategies. It felt like a mentorship, leaving me well-prepared and optimistic about my BMAT!

Poppy

I highly recommend Ali's BMAT Crash Course Online! Its invaluable strategies and unique tips for each exam section, make it a must-have for BMAT preparation.

Julia

Ali's BMAT Crash Course Online was a game changer, providing an in-depth understanding of the exam and practical strategies for each section. It made me feel more confident and ready for the BMAT! 

Ben

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between this online course and BMAT Ninja?

The BMAT Ninja Training Temple is similar to this in terms of content, but it's in textual form. So it's like reading a textbook rather than watching a series of videos.

Honestly, if you learn fine through a text-based format, then you might just want to stick with Training Temple - it's cheaper and just as comprehensive as this video course.

However, if you think you might learn better from having a teacher like me explaining stuff to you, then you'll probably find this online video course super helpful. 

I've already paid for BMAT Ninja but I still want to have stuff explained to me over video. Are there any discounts?

Yes! If you've got the BMAT Ninja Training Temple upgrade, then you can get £29 off this online course. You'll find a coupon code on the Online Course page on BMAT Ninja. 

I've been on your 6med BMAT Crash Course in real life. Is there any point in me paying for this online course?

It's complicated... While the content is broadly similar, this online course works nicely as a companion to the classroom 6med BMAT Crash Course. The problem with the classroom course is that (by design) it's very intense, and we go through a tonne of content in a single day. This can often be overwhelming for some students, and so if you've attended the course but want a reference that you can revisit at your own pace, this online course is perfect for that.

What if I don't like the course?

That's okay. If you don't like the course, just drop me an email within 7 days of signing up and I'll give you a full refund (the Ali Promise). All I ask is that you give me some advice about how I can improve the course. 

My Other Videos

BMAT Section 1 - Everything you need to know

BMAT Section 2 - Everything you need to know

BMAT Section 3 Essay - Everything you need to know

BMAT Physics - Electricity + Formulae

The Ali Promise

100% Satisfaction Guarantee - Money-Back Promise

 I want the investment in these courses to be an absolute no-brainer for you. So, if you watch the video lessons, and still don’t find the course useful, drop me an email and I'll happily refund your full payment within 7 days of purchase. Pretty much no one does as they all (thankfully!) find the courses useful but the guarantee is there for your peace of mind 🙂 

Bursaries

Since I started 6med in 2013, I've given out over £200,000 worth of bursaries for our courses to students in financial difficulty. 
These online courses are no different - if you'd struggle to pay the price for your medicine application, you can apply for a bursary to cover the cost.