Many health profession programs require standardized test scores as part of the admissions application. We encourage you to review the information below to learn more about the various exams and how best to prepare.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your knowledge of natural and social sciences concepts. It also assesses your critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills to determine your preparedness to begin the study of medicine.
The MCAT is required for admission into medical programs (MD and DO).
Test Format
The MCAT has 4 sections, completed over a total of 6 hours and 15 minutes.
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Sciences (95 minutes)
- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (95 minutes)
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (95 minutes)
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (90 minutes)
Registering for the Exam
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess applicants' potential for success in dental programs.
The DAT is required for admission into most dental programs.
Test Format
The DAT has 4 sections, completed over a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes.
- Survey of Natural Sciences (90 minutes)
- Perceptual Ability (60 minutes)
- Reading Comprehension (60 minutes)
- Quantitative Reasoning (45 minutes)
Applying to take the Exam
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized examination designed to assess applicants' potential for success in graduate level study.
The GRE is required for admission into most of these health profession programs:
- Physician Assistant
- Nursing (Entry Level Master's)
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
The GRE is required for admission into some of these health profession programs:
- Pharmacy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Veterinary
Test Format
The GRE has 3 sections, completed over a total of 1 hour and 58 minutes.
- Analytical Writing (30 minutes)
- Verbal Reasoning (41 minutes)
- Quantitative Reasoning (47 minutes)
Registering for the Exam
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess applicants' potential for success in nursing programs.
The TEAS is required for admission into most nursing programs.
Test Format
The TEAS has 4 sections, completed over a total of 3 hours and 29 minutes.
- Reading (45 minutes)
- Mathematics (38 minutes)
- Science (50 minutes)
- English and Language Usage (37 minutes)