BMAT Crash Course Online

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

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

This is the part of the BMAT that often causes the most anxiety for students. We'll 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 we'll take a deep dive into Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths, with lots of worked examples and top tips to maximise your score. 

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, we'll 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 :) 

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.

 

We’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. 

We 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!

Closing off with some final remarks