Traditionally we are used to working towards exams with a detailed syllabus to guide us.  We know what to expect and usually have lots of past papers to work through, so the element of surprise is minimal.  Preparing for GAMSAT is infinitely more challenging.  In terms of the sciences, the level of Biology and Chemistry knowledge needs to equate to first-year undergraduate level, whilst Physics is A level (or equivalent) standard.  For those coming from a non-science background this can be daunting, and for those with a science background knowing what to cover and to what depth can be equally challenging.
  
There are four booklets of practice and sample questions that are produced by the exam board, ACER.  These are the only materials they issue and are essential as they give exposure to lots of questions.  As well as helping identify individual strategies, they also give an indication of areas to study.   Trying to learn undergraduate level Biology and Chemistry, and A level Physics, in a short time is an impossible task.  But the topics and skills examined by ACER do have a foundation in the skills required to be successful at medical school.  Understanding this helps to select what is necessary to gain a solid foundation.    

Time restraints and knowing where to begin, what to cover and depth required does mean that for many a course is the most effective solution.  It is also important to remember that GAMSAT is a test of three parts and only one section is science based.  Sections I and II do not have a definable content in terms of knowledge, but it is still possible and important to prepare for both.  The key is reading, the more varied the better.  This broadens understanding, implied meaning, argument and rationale.  Following on and writing essays differentiating in style as defined by ACER for the essay tasks in section II is the next logical step.

We run courses in London and Dublin.  If you contact us we will send the prospectus and all relevant information out to you (this will include a guideline syllabus for section III which you may find useful in guiding you through initial study).