Acronym PCAT Score / grade range 200–600 | Year started 1974 (1974) | |
Type Computer-based standardized test Purpose Admissions to pharmacy colleges principally in the United States and Canada Duration 3 hours 25 minutes + Rest Break | ||
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is a computer-based standardized test administered to prospective pharmacy school students by Pearson Education, Inc offered in January, July, and September. The test is divided into six sections to be taken in approximately four and a half hours. The test includes Writing, Biology, Chemistry, Critical reading, and Quantitative Reasoning sections. The composite score is based on the multiple-choice sections, and can range from 200 – 600. There is no passing score; pharmacy schools set their own standards for acceptable scores. Calculators are not allowed during the testing period and no penalty is given for incorrect answers.
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