We would like to help you prepare for your entrance exam by answering some of the most common questions applicants ask. Below, you’ll find useful information about the exam format, requirements, evaluation process, and the steps that follow after the exam.
1. What is the typical structure of the oral exam? Is it more of an academic assessment focused on biology and chemistry topics, or does it lean towards a motivational interview where personal goals and interests in the program are discussed?
The oral exam starts with a short introduction, giving applicants a chance to speak about themselves. After that you can share what drives you—your goals, your dreams, and why you’ve chosen to pursue a career in medicine. Then, you will have to answer two subject-related questions from Biology and Chemistry each.
2. What materials are allowed to be brought into the exam?
During the exam, you’re allowed to have some basic tools with you: plain paper, a pen or pencil, and a simple calculator.
3. After passing, what are the next steps to enroll?
After sitting the entrance exam, applicants will receive an email with all the details and next steps clearly explained. Please read that letter carefully and keep the deadlines given in it.
4. How in-depth are the medical terminology questions?
See the sample test.
5. How is the entrance exam evaluated, and what distinguishes a strong applicant? Is there a minimum pass mark required?
In the oral exam, students are expected to be able to speak continuously for 5-10 minutes on the given chemistry or biology topics (see the published topic list) at a level that corresponds to high school knowledge. Appropriate use of biological/chemical professional English is expected. Each topic is assessed separately and this forms the final result of the oral exam.
6. Can someone be exempted from the entrance exam?
Applicants to the General Medicine or Dentistry programs who already hold a B.A. or B.Sc. degree, or who are currently enrolled in a related field with at least one year completed at the time of application, are strongly encouraged to apply early in the application period. Such candidates may be eligible for exemption from the entrance examination, and there may also be an opportunity to have prior studies formally recognized. Please note that holding an IB diploma alone does not qualify applicants for this exemption. For further information, please click here.
7. Is it necessary to purchase a camera for the exam? Would the laptop camera be enough?
For the written part of the exam, you won’t need a camera. However, for the oral exam, you must have a working camera turned on. A laptop or phone camera works perfectly fine.
8. Are the oral and the written part of the entrance exam on the same day?
Yes, they are. You will receive an email with the scheduled date and a general time frame for your written exam, and an exact time for your oral exam. Within this 24-hour window, you can choose the exact time that suits you best to write the test.It is important to keep in mind that the written exam lasts 100 minutes and begins immediately once you click the link provided in the email. Because of this, planning is very important! Make sure you start the written part at a time when you’ll have enough uninterrupted time to complete it comfortably. Ideally, you should schedule it either well before or after your oral exam to avoid unnecessary pressure.