GAMSAT is a computer-based assessment developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in conjunction with GEMPASS Australia Limited
Registration deadlines for 2024
March test window: 22 January 2024
September test window: 4 July 2024
GAMSAT - Quick reference
GAMSAT is available to any person who is applying to study in a course for which GAMSAT is a prerequisite, and who is able to meet the academic entry requirements set by the universities.
To be eligible you need to have completed a Bachelor or an undergraduate honours degree, or be in your penultimate (second-last) or final year of study, at the time of sitting the test. If you are applying to the University of Exeter Medical School and/or the University of Plymouth Faculty Of Health, you are also eligible so long as you believe you have achieved an appropriate level of intellectual maturity and subject knowledge to meet the demands of the test. *The test is also available to those for whom it will be more than two full academic years from the time they completed their level 3 (A level or equivalent) studies. This includes all graduate applicants (*The University of Exeter).
To sit GAMSAT you must be a genuine prospective applicant to a course for which GAMSAT is a prerequisite. There is no limit to the number of times you may sit GAMSAT.
Test takers whose first degree is in a non-scientific field of study can still sit GAMSAT and succeed in an application for admission to one of the graduate-entry programs. A science degree is not always a prerequisite and institutions encourage applications from test takers who have achieved academic excellence in the humanities and social sciences. However, it must be stressed that success in GAMSAT is unlikely without knowledge and ability in the biological and physical sciences.
GAMSAT is a mixed delivery of remote proctored and test centre sitting. Test takers should make themselves aware of the minimum technical requirements to complete the Written Communication Section via remote proctoring.
The registration fee for GAMSAT is AUD$549 (including GST) in Australia, €365 in Ireland, and £286 in the UK. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
Payment must be submitted online by credit card (MasterCard, Visa).
Designed to identify high-ability applicants
Secure computer-based delivery
Two test cycles per year aligned to application cycles
Results available to universities for verification
Valid & reliable indicators of student capability
Designed to complement academic achievement
Developed with a global cohort in mind to minimise biases
Assess skills in critical thinking, writing and general problem-solving
- Remote proctored and test centre delivery
- Two testing cycles per year
- Written Communication - 2 essay responses
- Humanities and Social Sciences - 62 multiple
choice questions - Biological and Physical Sciences - 75 multiple
choice questions
Written Communication
Assess ability to generate and develop ideas in writing
Humanities and Social Sciences
Tests skills in the interpretation and understanding of ideas in social and cultural contexts
Biological and Physical Sciences
Assesses ability to identify knowledge in new contexts, and analyse and interpret data
Gain valuable insight into test takers’ abilities and skills gained through prior experience and learning
ACER, a trusted provider
ACER is a not-for-profit independent organisation and one of the world's leading providers of educational advice, products and services. ACER develops GAMSAT and provides results to test takers and participating universities.
Designed to assess ability to understand and analyse material and to think critically about issues
Understanding GAMSAT Scores
GAMSAT is one component required for applications to a selection of high-stakes university courses. GAMSAT is specifically designed to rank a highly competitive and intelligent cohort of test takers, so it is important to look at the scores received within this context.
Equity and Fairness
GAMSAT is developed to rigorous professional and technical standards. Test questions are designed and developed by a team of ACER writers, expert in their subject areas, in close consultation with university faculty specialists. All test questions must pass detailed panelling, trial testing, analysis and final review. The content, style, duration and sequencing of the tests are determined to ensure that the testing program is relevant, fair, valid and reliable.
ACER: bringing international expertise to tertiary level
ACER is a not-for-profit educational research organisation with a mission to improve learning. ACER has an excellent international reputation and track record in the development, management and research of selection tests for undergraduate medical and health related programs.