BMAT Section 3: Essay

BMAT Section 3 is an essay-writing task that needs to be completed in 30 minutes. It tests your ability to formulate concise arguments and your use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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Section 3 is very different from the rest of the BMAT exam as it doesn’t test your knowledge – it draws upon your skills to develop ideas and communicate them efficiently.

BMAT Section 3: The BMAT Essay

In BMAT Section 3, you’re required to write a short essay. This will cover one side of A4, but it can’t be any longer, so timing and technique are crucial.

You will be given a choice of three essays and you only have to answer one of these, but you’ll only get 30 minutes.

Each essay option is based on a short quote or statement. These can be scientific or medically-related but often aren’t. Typical examples might include a quote from Voltaire or Charles Darwin.

You will be expected to:

Explain the proposition, part of it or its implications
Produce a counter-argument
Reconcile the two sides

You may not be studying essay-based subjects, which can lead to a degree of trepidation. However, we have designed a clear and repeatable strategy for success in this section that you’ll learn in our BMAT Course – and we can review your BMAT essay practice, too.

How To Prepare For The Section 3 Essay

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