List of MCAT topics
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The following list of MCAT topics is a brief overview of the topics covered on the biological and physical sciences sections of the Medical College Admission Test as of April 2003.
- Biology
- Molecular biology
- Enzymes and metabolism
- DNA and protein synthesis
- Eukaryotes
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Generalized eukaryotic cell
- Specialized eukaryotic cells and tissues
- Nervous and endocrine systems
- Circulatory, lymphatic system, and immune systems
- Respiration system
- Skin system
- Digestive and excretory systems
- Muscle and skeletal systems
- Reproductive system and development
- Evolution
- Molecular biology
- Organic chemistry
- The covalent bond
- Molecular structure and chemical spectra
- Separations and purifications
- Hydrocarbons
- Oxygen containing compounds
- Amines
- Biological molecules
- General Concepts in organic chemistry
- General chemistry
- Electronic structure and periodic table
- Binding
- Phases and phase equilibria
- Stoichiometry
- Thermodynamics and thermochemistry
- Rate Processes in chemical reactionss - kinetics and equilibrium
- Solution chemistry
- Acids/bases
- Electrochemistry
- Physics
- Translational motion
- Force and motion, gravitation
- Equilibrium and momentum
- Work and energy
- Waves and periodic motion
- Sound
- Fluids and solids
- Electrostatics and electromagnetism
- Electronic circuit elements
- Light and geometrical optics
- Atomic and nuclear structure
- Basic concepts and general techniques
See also
External link
- Comprehensive listing of MCAT topics (http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/topics.pdf) from the AAMC (PDF)