How Many Questions are on the MCAT?

MCAT Sections

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BIOLOGICAL & BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

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- 59 multiple-choice questions - 95-minute section - Tests basic biochemistry, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics

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- 59 multiple-choice questions - 95-minute section - Tests introductory psychology, sociology, and biology

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– 53 multiple-choice questions – 90-minute section – Similar to reading comprehension sections on other standardized tests – Passages come from various humanities and social sciences disciplines

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How Many Questions are on the MCAT?

With a limited amount of time, students taking the MCAT often wonder how long they have for each question. Let's take a quick look at the MCAT format.

MCAT Sections

There are 4 MCAT Sections:

1. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

2. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

3. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

4. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

BIOLOGICAL & BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

- 59 multiple-choice questions - 95-minute section - Tests basic biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry

That's 1.6 minutes a question!

- 59 multiple-choice questions - 95-minute section - Tests basic biochemistry, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics

That's 1.6 minutes a question!

CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

- 59 multiple-choice questions - 95-minute section - Tests introductory psychology, sociology, and biology

That's 1.6 minutes a question!

PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, & BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR

– 53 multiple-choice questions – 90-minute section – Similar to reading comprehension sections on other standardized tests – Passages come from various humanities and social sciences disciplines

That's 1.6 minutes a question!

CRITICAL ANALYSIS & REASONING SKILLS

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