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There are FOUR components to the test:

1) Verbal reasoning 

Number of Questions: 44

Time for Questions: 21 minutes 

Time for Instructions: 1 minute 

This section aims to test a candidates ability to analyse important information from a piece of text and determine whether specific conclusions can be derived from the text. The test includes 11 pieces of text, each approximately 200 to 300 words. Each text is followed by 4 questions about it. The topics of the text are generic and do not necessarily relate to Medicine/Dentistry. The purpose of this section is to determine whether you can interpret and comprehend information in a meaningful way. 

2) Decision making

Number of Questions: 29

Time for Questions: 31 minutes 

Time for Instructions : 1 minute

This section aims to test the candidates ability to solve problems, manage risks and deal with uncertainty. Some of the questions asked can be in the form of texts, charts, graphs , tables and even diagrams. These are aimed at testing your problem solving abilities, some of the questions may contain several stems and also vary in difficulty. It is important to practice your basic probability skills and logical reasoning. 

3) Quantitative reasoning

Number of Questions : 36

Time for Questions: 24 minutes 

Time for Instructions : 1 minute 

This section tests the candidates ability to manipulate, interpret and analyse data. The candidate will also be asked to comprehend data in different forms such as a tables, graphs or even charts. The information will mostly be numerical and there will be mathematical calculations. There are nine sections containing 4 questions each. You are provided with five possible answers and you must select the right answer. When revising, it is prudent to practice under timed conditions as students often struggle with the limited time given in this section. 

4) Situational judgement

Number of Questions: 69

Time for Questions: 26 minutes

Time for Instructions: 1 minute 

This section tests the candidate on real world problems and identifies critical information to deal with them. There are scenarios given in which the candidate must reach a decision as to how to deal with the problem. It requires candidates to think critically and place themselves in the role of a professional. There are approximately 20 scenarios given and candidates must make a decision using the right principles. One scenario usually has two to four follow up questions.