Introduction of IMAT Exam
If you want to learn medicine in Italy in the English language, then you will need to sit the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) to get your access. The IMAT is a test that assesses several different abilities and knowledge required for medical school and is the first step in the admission process for international applicants. So, what will you be assessed on? What areas do you need to learn, and how deep will your knowledge need to be?
Syllabus of IMAT Exam
The IMAT exam is a 100-minute paper-based exam that consists of 60 MCQs. It assesses 5 main sections:
Reading Skills & General Knowledge (approximately 4 questions)
This section of Reading skills, and the GK section test general knowledge and check mental ability. This includes short English passages, and topics can include world history, current events, basic science news, environmental issues, arts, literature, etc.
Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving (around 5 questions)
You will be given critical thinking tasks. This might mean evaluating arguments, identifying assumptions or errors in reasoning, interpreting graphs and tables, solving logical problems, and working with sequences. There is no special or unique knowledge required. Data will be given to you as part of the question.
Biology (Approximately 23 questions)
Important topics in biology include:
Cell structure and function
Biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, DNA)
Cellular processes (mitosis, meiosis, bioenergetics, respiration, and photosynthesis)
Genetics and evolution
The human body and its systems (the nervous system, the endocrine system, the circulatory system, reproduction, and development)
Ecology and some basics of biotechnology
Chemistry (Approximately 15 questions)
In the chemistry section, you will find:
Atomic structure and the periodic table
Chemical bonding and molecular characteristics
Stoichiometry and mole calculations
Acids, bases, pH, buffer solutions
Redox reactions and basic kinetics
Principles of organic chemistry, including functional groups and nomenclature.
Physics & Mathematics (Approximately 13 questions)
Common topics are:
Physics: Measurements and units, mechanics (motion, forces, energy, work), thermodynamics, waves and optics, electricity and circuits
Mathematics: Algebra, functions, geometry, probability and statistics, simple equations and inequalities
Scoring rules: Each correct answer is rewarded +1.5 points, each incorrect answer has a penalty of –0.4 points, and unreplied questions are worth 0 points.
When it comes time for preparation, it is between June and August when the time for preparation will come! Use the official IMAT syllabus once it is released, and make sure you practice the previous exams! This is important to understand the style of the questions and the time you have to answer them! The purpose of practice is to internalize the concepts rather than memorize facts!
Learning is studying the basic topic to learn the basic topic. When you have adequately studied and practised, you enjoy a greatly increased chance of qualification.
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