GAMSAT: Graduate Medical School Admissions Test
Who needs to take it?
The GAMSAT is part of the admissions requirements for a number of graduate entry medicine and courses in the UK. (These are courses that accept applicants who have already taken, or are taking, an undergraduate degree).
Some universities will also allow A-level (or equivalent) students to take the GAMSAT for undergraduate Medicine entry under specific circumstances.
Meanwhile, some graduate medicine courses will also consider the UCAT.
The full list can be found on the GAMSAT website.
Key dates
There are two sittings per year: March and September.
September 2026 tests
May 2026: Registration opens
30 June 2026: Registration closes
22-23 August 2025: Written Communication.
11-13 September 2025: Humanities and Biological sciences.
February/March 2027 tests (all dates to be confirmed)
November 2026: Registration opens
Late-January 2027: Registration closes
Late-February 2027: Written Communication.
Late March 2027: Humanities and Biological sciences.
Format
The test is run by ACER, the Australian Council for Educational research.
There are three parts to the test, with a mix of remote and in-person testing at test centres across the UK and abroad.
Written Communication (online)
Humanities and Social Sciences (test centre)
Biological and Physical Sciences (test centre)
Each in-person test will take around five hours from registration to completion.
Results
You will receive your results for September tests in mid-November.
February/March test results will be available in late May.
Scores will be given out of 100 for each section, and also a weighted total score, also out of 100.
Candidates will also receive a chart showing an approximate percentile ranking for their score.
Cost
It costs £296 if taken in the UK.
Preparation
You can buy preparation materials from the ACER via the test registration portal, including e-books, videos and on-line interactive practice materials.
A quick internet search will reveal a number of other organisations offering both free and paid support.
Further information
You can find out everything you need to know about the GAMSAT at:
