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MCAT Syllabus
Medical College Admission Test. The full MCAT syllabus: 8 subjects, 57 chapters, 211 topics and 468 sub-topics, with 406 flashcards written against it.
MCAT subjects
MCAT has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Biology
- Cell Biology · 7 topics
- Molecular Biology · 5 topics
- Genetics and Evolution · 5 topics
- Microbiology · 5 topics
- Immunology · 5 topics
- Physiology · 8 topics
- Developmental Biology · 4 topics
General Chemistry
- Atomic Structure and Properties · 5 topics
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · 5 topics
- Stoichiometry · 4 topics
- Chemical Reactions · 3 topics
- Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics · 6 topics
- Chemical Kinetics · 4 topics
- Equilibrium · 4 topics
- Acids and Bases · 5 topics
- Electrochemistry · 4 topics
Organic Chemistry
- Structure, Function, and Reactivity of Biological Molecules · 4 topics
- Structure and Function of the Enzyme · 4 topics
- Glycolysis · 3 topics
Biochemistry
- Amino Acids and Proteins · 4 topics
- Carbohydrates · 4 topics
- Lipids · 5 topics
- Nucleic Acids · 2 topics
- Enzyme Structure and Function · 2 topics
- Enzyme Kinetics and Regulation · 3 topics
- Metabolism of Carbohydrates · 5 topics
- Metabolism of Lipids · 4 topics
- Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids · 3 topics
- DNA Replication Mechanisms · 6 topics
- RNA Transcription Processes · 3 topics
- Protein Translation and Post-Translational Modifications · 4 topics
- Regulation of Gene Expression · 3 topics
Physics
- Mechanics · 5 topics
- Fluids and Solids · 3 topics
- Electricity and Magnetism · 4 topics
- Waves and Optics · 4 topics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics · 3 topics
- Modern Physics · 3 topics
Psychology
- Foundations of Psychology · 2 topics
- Biological Basis of Behavior · 2 topics
- Sensation and Perception · 2 topics
- States of Consciousness · 2 topics
- Cognition · 3 topics
- Developmental Psychology · 2 topics
- Social Influence · 2 topics
- Psychological Disorders and Treatment · 2 topics
Sociology
- Foundations of Sociology · 2 topics
- Social Structure · 3 topics
- Socialization, Identity, and Social Interaction · 3 topics
- Social Stratification · 3 topics
- Social Change and Social Movements · 3 topics
- Health and Illness · 2 topics
- Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change · 2 topics
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Foundations of Comprehension · 4 topics
- Reasoning Within the Text · 4 topics
- Reasoning Beyond the Text · 4 topics
- Critical Thinking Skills · 4 topics
MCAT flashcards
406 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
MCAT syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the MCAT syllabus?
MCAT covers 8 subjects: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.
How many chapters and topics are in the MCAT syllabus?
57 chapters and 211 topics, broken down further into 468 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Biochemistry is the largest subject, with 48 topics in 13 chapters.
Are there MCAT flashcards?
Yes — 406 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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