MDCAT preparation, subject by subject

The MDCAT is a 180-question, three-hour paper across five subjects. Knowing how those 180 questions are split — and which topics each subject covers — is the first step to a study plan that targets your marks where they count.

Pick a subject below for its syllabus outline, the exam weightage, sample MCQs with worked explanations, and prep tips.

≈ 81 / 180

MDCAT Biology

The biggest section of the MDCAT — and where most of your marks are won or lost.

≈ 45 / 180

MDCAT Chemistry

A handful of core ideas, tested again and again — get them solid and marks follow.

≈ 36 / 180

MDCAT Physics

Pick the right formula, watch your units — that’s most of MDCAT Physics.

≈ 9 / 180

MDCAT English

The quickest marks on the paper if your grammar and vocabulary are solid.

≈ 9 / 180

MDCAT Logical Reasoning

A skill you sharpen by practice — spot the pattern, find the rule.

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Work out the MDCAT score you need for your university, and see what a mark is worth across Matric, FSC and MDCAT.

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