About the GAMSAT
The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) assesses a range of abilities including:
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
You need to take either the GAMSAT or UCAT if you are applying to:
How to register for the GAMSAT
To register for the GAMSAT you will need to follow the following steps:
- Create an account on the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website
- Register to sit the GAMSAT from the list of ACER examinations
- You'll then need to complete the test payment online
You can take the test at a GAMSAT test centre and these are located in Australia, Ireland, the UK, New Zealand and Singapore. You can find your nearest one on the GAMSAT website.
We recommend registering early as test centre spaces fill up quickly and you may have to travel should the one nearest you become fully booked. When all spaces at a location are filled, the option will be removed from the list.
Test dates
The next sitting will take place over 2 sessions.
For up to date information about the test dates, please visit the GAMSAT website.
Items needed for your test session
You are required to only bring essential items, as neither the test centre nor the GAMSAT Office can be held responsible for the security of your belongings.
Essential items needed:
- Your admission ticket
- Acceptable current and photo-being identification document
- Erasable whiteboard and marker or pens/pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser
Optional items:
- A clear water bottle (no labels attached)
- Test takers for whom English is not their first language, a printed bilingual dictionary may be used for some sections
- Disposable earplugs
GAMSAT costs
There is a registration fee for the GASMAT. The registration fee you pay varies depending on the country where you are taking the test.
Check the GAMSAT website for more information about costs.
How to prepare for the GAMSAT
To prepare, we recommend that you revise relevant topics and familiarise yourself with the format of the test.
You can find more information about what to expect on your test day, including materials to help you prepare for the test, on the GAMSAT website.