"When I decided to take GAMSAT, I was completely lost and did not know where should I start since I did not have a science background. . . I purchased the book that guided me around main topics and the HEAP book with 10 practise tests, I watched every single available webinar, I did live courses on campus, and used essay-correction services."
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Rebecca Marks
"I HIGHLY recommend both the books and the online resources which have had a huge amount of time and effort put into preparing them."
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Nathan Benson
"This course is absolutely perfect. Felt overwhelmed for all three sections before I started studying for the GAMSAT, and this helped me so much for all of them. Found the Humanities textbook to be very beneficial for sections 1 and 2, and the videos (both science videos and acer answers) to be the best for section 3. Essay correction service was also excellent - they dont just give you general replies - they breakdown your essays completely, and give examples of how you could have said things differently..."
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Dominic Givney
"For someone from a Non-Science Background such as myself, having these resources available to help me understand why I was getting questions wrong, and to provide a possible method for solving each of these questions was amazing. I can't thank Dr Ferdinand and his team enough for his work."
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Isha Sharma
"I just received my GAMSAT results and I'm over the moon with the results! I certainly would not have been able to do it without your help!"
Gold standard Gamsat provides a great basis for anyone studying for the Gamsat. Dr Ferdinand is extremely experienced and gives honest advice and is always willing to advocate other useful resources too. I would recommend these materials to anyone!
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May
Took their 4 day course (Section 1 & 2, bridging day, and 2 days of section 3), and found it INCREDIBLY helpful. It really pointed out where I needed to fill the gaps in my knowledge, where I was wasting time learning content that just wouldn't be relevant, and how to tackle problems and identify patterns that show up repeatedly on the test. I don't think anyone goes into the GAMSAT feeling fully prepared, but I have a much better idea now of how to deal with the questions, and where to focus my energy, thanks to this course! Would definitely recommend it :)
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TewahedoEyaTmkhtey
Dr Ferdinand is an amazing teacher, very enthusiastic and helpful throughout! Highly recommend gold standard resources especially if you're from a non-science background.
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Will McGlynn
"absolutely fantastic! More than just basic/required knowledge but the reasoning skills that you need to do well in GAMSAT!"
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Amber Sheth
"I don't know how I would have prepared without Gold standard!!!!! Absolutely amazing especially all the Youtube videos with worked solutions, the textbook and online videos and chapter review questions. Would HIGHLY recommend if you are serious about preparing for GAMSAT!!!"
Join our 10th year of the best GAMSAT courses on a campus near you.
Section 1, 2, 3 Review with the author of The Gold Standard GAMSAT
$199for 1 full day
$597for 4 full days
Our live on-campus GAMSAT courses are taught by Dr. Ferdinand using problem-based learning (PBL) to focus on the most frequently tested GAMSAT topics in Section 3: biology, physics, general and organic chemistry. Our brand new Section 1 & 2 course focuses on verbal reasoning & written communication strategies. A 1-day bridging course lets non-science students review the most basic Section 3 science concepts while science students tackle Section 1 & 2 PBL.
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Exams with Interactive Review of Solutions
$199for 1 full day
$597for 4 full days
This GAMSAT course provides test-taking experience and strategies for GAMSAT Section 1, 2 and 3. For 2019, students sit our brand new full-length practice exam (Virtual Reality GAMSAT VR-1 Exam) on the first day, followed by review, analysis and more problem solving with Dr Ferdinand on the second day and third day. Another brand new Virtual Reality Full-length Proctored GAMSAT Exam VR-2 comes with interactive, online worked solutions.
Live GAMSAT courses on campus:
Australia • USyd • UM • UQ • UWA • UA • Europe • NCI (Dublin) • Edin. (Edinburgh) • Imperial College (London)
January 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24; March 14, 2020
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
Seminar Room
Location
University Hall
University of Western Australia
130 Winthrop Ave, Crawley
WA 6009
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Perth
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
January 18 & 19, 2020
$398
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
January 19, 20, 21, 2020
$597
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
January 18, 19, 20, 21, 2020
$597$796
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
January 22, 23, 24, 2020
$597
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
January 22, 23, 24; March 14, 2020
$597$796
Date
January 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; February 14 (options: live online or attendance in Sydney); March 14, 2020
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
Common Room
Location
Lincoln College
University of Adelaide
45 Brougham Place
North Adelaide SA 5006
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Adelaide
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
January 25 & 26, 2020
$398
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
January 26, 27, 28, 2020
$597
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
January 25, 26, 27, 28, 2020
$597$796
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
January 29, 30; February 14, 2020 (options: live online or attendance in Sydney)
$597
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
January 29, 30; February 14 (options: live online or attendance in Sydney); March 14, 2020
$597$796
Date
February 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; March 14, 2020
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
TBA
Location
University College, University of Melbourne
40 College Crescent
Parkville VIC 3052
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Melbourne
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
February 1 & 2, 2020
$398
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
February 2, 3, 4, 2020
$597
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
February 1, 2, 3, 4, 2020
$597$796
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
February 5, 6, 7, 2020
$597
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
February 5, 6, 7; March 14, 2020
$597$796
Date
February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; March 16, 2019
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
TBA
Location
St Andrew's College
University of Sydney
19 Carillon Ave
Newtown NSW 2042
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Sydney
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
February 8 & 9, 2020
$398
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
February 9, 10, 11, 2020
$597
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
February 8, 9, 10, 11, 2020
$597$796
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
February 12, 13, 14, 2020
$597
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
February 12, 13, 14; March 14, 2020
$597$796
Date
February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21; March 7, 2020
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
TBA
Location
Women's College
University of Queensland
Union Rd
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Brisbane
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
February 15 & 16, 2020
$398
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
February 16, 17, 18, 2020
$597
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
February 15, 16, 17, 18, 2020
$597$796
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
February 19, 20, 21, 2020
$597
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
February 19, 20, 21; March 7, 2020
$597$796
Date
August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 31, 2019
Time
9 am to 5 pm daily
Room
Room 341, Huxley Building
Location
Imperial College London
180 Queen's Gate
South Kensington
London SW7 2RH
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in London
Non-science (Section 1, 2) with Bridging PBL Course
August 17 & 18, 2019
£266
Science (Section 3) PBL Course
August 18, 19, 20, 2019
£400£532
Comprehensive Section 1, 2, 3 Course
August 17, 18, 19, 20, 2019
£400£532
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) & Review
August 21, 22, 23, 2019
£400£532
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) & Review
August 21, 22, 23, 31, 2019
£400£532
Date
Online: June 16; July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sept 1, 8, 2019
Dec 15, 2019; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 2020
On campus: February 29, March 14, 2020
Time
Online: 12 pm to 2 pm (summer and autumn); 11 am to 2 pm (winter and spring)
On campus: 9 am to 5 pm
Room
Online: Virtual Classroom
On campus: Executive 3
Location
National College of Ireland
Mayor Street Lower
International Financial Services Centre
Dublin 1
Please note: The above course locations are venues for our GAMSAT courses. Our courses hold no affiliation nor have we sought or received endorsements from these colleges or organisations.
Popular Course Options in Dublin
10 Online GAMSAT Tutorials
June 16; July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sept 1, 8, 2019
Options: live online or recorded
€330
12 Online GAMSAT Tutorials
Dec 15, 2019; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 2020
Options: live online or recorded
€450
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Test (1) with Online Review & 2 Essay Corrections
February 29, 2020
€149
Virtual Reality GAMSAT Practice Tests (2) with Online Review & 2 Essay Corrections
March 14, 2020
€149
PURCHASE attendance for a single day for any course ($199):
$199 is as affordable as getting a tutor, but you will be taught by the author of the first GAMSAT textbook, ever.
Section 1 Test: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
Interactive PBL: Elementary Physical Sciences followed by 10 minute break
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2 Test: Written Communication (2 essays)
Interactive PBL: Elementary Organic Chemistry
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:10 - 02:10
Discussion of Section 1 and 2 strategies, examples
Discussion of Section 1 and 2 strategies, examples
02:10 - 02:30
Break
Break
02:30 - 03:30
Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs†
Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs†
03:30 - 05:30
PBL: GAMSAT-level Graph MCQs
PBL: GAMSAT-level Graph MCQs
05:30 - 06:00
Optional: Additional essay
Optional: Additional essay
* We realise that not everyone fits cleanly in either of these categories so it comes down to a personal choice. If you have a remote science background, little or no science in your formal university education then these are generally regarded as ‘Non-science Background’.
†Most of "Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs" involves graphs related to Biology.
Day 3: Physical Sciences Review (Section 3)
09:00 - 10:45
Physics Interactive Focus on High-yield Topics + Problem-Based Learning Approach
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Interactive Problem Session: Physics
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Lecture: Physics, General Chemistry
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Interactive Problem Session: General Chemistry
05:00 - 05:30
Summary
05:30 - 06:30
Selected Small Group Tutorials
Day 4: Biological Sciences Review (Section 3)
09:00 - 10:45
Biology Content + Interpreting Experiments, Tables and Graphs
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Interactive Problem Session: Biology
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Lecture: Biology, Organic Chemistry
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Interactive Problem Session: Organic Chemistry
05:00 - 05:30
Summary
05:30 - 06:30
Selected Small Group Tutorials
Our Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses schedules are likely outlines of our courses but may be somewhat modified without notification depending on class size and need, as well as any suggested or announced changes to the real GAMSAT, or other unforeseen circumstances. We prioritise preparing students for the real exam rather than teaching topics which are no longer relevant.
Mock Exam + 2 Days of Strategies and Worked Answers
BRAND NEW:Virtual Reality GAMSAT exams VR-1 and VR-2 constructed to develop your exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to recently trending GAMSAT topics. Note: ALL students will receive online access to worked solutions to each and every question after sitting this mock exam. NEW: The 2 essays will be scored and returned to you within 1 week with helpful, constructive advice.
Day 5: GAMSAT Practice Test VR-1: Full-length Proctored Mock Exam
09:00 - 09:30
Preliminary information, preparing documents
09:30 - 11:10
Section 1: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2: Written Communication (2 essays)
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch, Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:10 - 04:00
Section 3: Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences
04:00 - 04:30
Break
04:30 - 05:00
MCQ Correction and Discussion
Day 6: GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL
09:00 - 10:45
Section 1 Strategies; Open Floor to Student Questions, Section 1 and 2
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Section 2 Strategies; Volunteers Read Essays which are Critiqued and Scored
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Section 3 Strategies; Discuss Worked Solutions
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Section 3 Strategies; Discuss Worked Solutions + PBL
Day 7: Continued GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL
Continuing the review of the worked solutions is the basis of this brand new session. We continue to use PBL to further develop exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to advanced and recently trending GAMSAT topics (9 am – 5 pm).
2nd Proctored GAMSAT Virtual Reality Exam (VR-2)
BRAND NEW:Virtual Reality GAMSAT exam VR-2 constructed to develop your exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to recently trending GAMSAT topics. Note: ALL students will receive online access to worked solutions to each and every question after sitting the mock exam. The 2 essays will be scored and returned to you within 1 week with helpful, constructive advice.
Day 8: 2nd GAMSAT Practice Test VR-2: Full-length Proctored Mock Exam
09:00 - 09:30
Preliminary information, preparing documents
09:30 - 11:10
Section 1: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2: Written Communication (2 essays)
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch
01:10 - 04:00
Section 3: Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences
04:00 - 04:30
MCQ Correction
04:30 - 05:00
Open discussion, Final tips
VR-1 and VR-2 are our “Greatest Hits? exams! These are our only exams that are solely available in class (our other exams are available in the Heaps book or as online tests). VR-1 and VR-2 contain our most relevant content from our 5000+ MCQs PLUS brand new practice questions touching on the reasoning required by the most recent GAMSATs. After the mock exam, all students will be provided with online access to worked solutions to every practice question in their Virtual Reality GAMSAT mock exam.
Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses: Live on Campus
• Handouts are included in course tuition.
• Our Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses schedules are likely outlines of our courses but may be somewhat modified without notification depending on class size and need, as well as any suggested or announced changes to the real GAMSAT, or other unforeseen circumstances. We prioritise preparing students for the real exam rather than teaching topics which are no longer relevant.
• Note: if you intend to purchase 6 or more days, it may be more economical to purchase our 7 or 8-day GS GAMSAT Course.
Customised GAMSAT Course Schedule
Day 1: Non-science Review, Strategies and PBL: Section 1 and Section 2
09:00 - 10:45
Section 1: Structure, Strategies and Vocabulary with PBL
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Section 1: Reading Speed and Comprehension with PBL
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Section 2: Structure, Strategies, Ideas Lab and Gold Ideas
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Section 2: Learning to Grade, PBL (grade and be graded)
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
Day 2: Bridging Gold Standard GAMSAT Course
Time
Science Background*
Non-science Background*
09:00 - 09:30
Introduction, group assignments
Introduction, group assignments
09:30 - 11:10
Section 1 Test: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
Interactive PBL: Elementary Physical Sciences followed by 10 minute break
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2 Test: Written Communication (2 essays)
Interactive PBL: Elementary Organic Chemistry
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:10 - 02:10
Discussion of Section 1 and 2 strategies, examples
Discussion of Section 1 and 2 strategies, examples
02:10 - 02:30
Break
Break
02:30 - 03:30
Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs†
Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs†
03:30 - 05:30
PBL: GAMSAT-level Graph MCQs
PBL: GAMSAT-level Graph MCQs
05:30 - 06:00
Optional: Additional essay
Optional: Additional essay
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Aug 18, 2019 £133
Jan 19, 2020 £199
Jan 26, 2020 £199
Feb 2, 2020 £199
Feb 9, 2020 £199
Feb 16, 2020 £199
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
* We realise that not everyone fits cleanly in either of these categories so it comes down to a personal choice. If you have a remote science background, little or no science in your formal university education then these are generally regarded as ‘Non-science Background’.
†Most of "Introduction to GAMSAT Graphs" involves graphs related to Biology.
Day 3: Physical Sciences Review (Section 3)
09:00 - 10:45
Physics Interactive Focus on High-yield Topics + Problem-Based Learning Approach
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Interactive Problem Session: Physics
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Lecture: Physics, General Chemistry
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Interactive Problem Session: General Chemistry
05:00 - 05:30
Summary
05:30 - 06:30
Selected Small Group Tutorials
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Aug 19, 2019 £133
Jan 20, 2020 £199
Jan 27, 2020 £199
Feb 3, 2020 £199
Feb 10, 2020 £199
Feb 17, 2020 £199
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
Day 4: Biological Sciences Review (Section 3)
09:00 - 10:45
Biology Content + Interpreting Experiments, Tables and Graphs
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Interactive Problem Session: Biology
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Lecture: Biology, Organic Chemistry
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Interactive Problem Session: Organic Chemistry
05:00 - 05:30
Summary
05:30 - 06:30
Selected Small Group Tutorials
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Aug 20, 2019 £133
Jan 21, 2020 £199
Jan 28, 2020 £199
Feb 4, 2020 £199
Feb 11, 2020 £199
Feb 18, 2020 £199
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
Our Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses schedules are likely outlines of our courses but may be somewhat modified without notification depending on class size and need, as well as any suggested or announced changes to the real GAMSAT, or other unforeseen circumstances. We prioritise preparing students for the real exam rather than teaching topics which are no longer relevant.
Mock Exam + 2 Days of Strategies and Worked Answers
BRAND NEW:Virtual Reality GAMSAT exams VR-1 and VR-2 constructed to develop your exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to recently trending GAMSAT topics. Note: ALL students will receive online access to worked solutions to each and every question after sitting this mock exam. NEW: The 2 essays will be scored and returned to you within 48 hours with helpful, constructive advice.
Day 5: GAMSAT Practice Test VR-1: Full-length Proctored Mock Exam
09:00 - 09:30
Preliminary information, preparing documents
09:30 - 11:10
Section 1: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2: Written Communication (2 essays)
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch, Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:10 - 04:00
Section 3: Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences
04:00 - 04:30
Break
04:30 - 05:00
MCQ Correction and Discussion
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Dublin
Aug 21, 2019 £133
Jan 22, 2020 £199
Jan 29, 2020 £199
Feb 5, 2020 £199
Feb 12, 2020 £199
Feb 19, 2020 £199
Feb 29, 2020 £149
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
Day 6: GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL
09:00 - 10:45
Section 1 Strategies; Open Floor to Student Questions, Section 1 and 2
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Section 2 Strategies; Volunteers Read Essays which are Critiqued and Scored
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch and Selected Small Group Tutorials
01:00 - 02:45
Section 3 Strategies; Discuss Worked Solutions
02:45 - 03:00
Break
03:00 - 05:00
Section 3 Strategies; Discuss Worked Solutions + PBL
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Aug 22, 2019 £133
Jan 23, 2020 £199
Jan 30, 2020 £199
Feb 6, 2020 £199
Feb 13, 2020 £199
Feb 20, 2020 £199
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
Day 7: Continued GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL
Continuing the review of the worked solutions is the basis of this brand new session. We continue to use PBL to further develop exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to advanced and recently trending GAMSAT topics (9 am – 5 pm).
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Aug 23, 2019 £133
Jan 24, 2020 £199
Feb 14, 2020
Live online or attendance in Sydney
£199
Feb 7, 2020 £199
Feb 14, 2020 £199
Feb 21, 2020 £199
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
2nd Proctored GAMSAT Virtual Reality Exam (VR-2)
BRAND NEW:Virtual Reality GAMSAT exam VR-2 constructed to develop your exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to recently trending GAMSAT topics. Note: ALL students will receive online access to worked solutions to each and every question after sitting the mock exam. The 2 essays will be scored and returned to you within 48 hours with helpful, constructive advice.
Day 8: 2nd GAMSAT Practice Test VR-2: Full-length Proctored Mock Exam
09:00 - 09:30
Preliminary information, preparing documents
09:30 - 11:10
Section 1: Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences
11:10 - 12:10
Section 2: Written Communication (2 essays)
12:10 - 01:10
Lunch
01:10 - 04:00
Section 3: Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences
04:00 - 04:30
MCQ Correction
04:30 - 05:00
Open discussion, Final tips
London
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Dublin
Aug 31, 2019 £133
March 14, 2020 £199
March 14, 2020 £199
March 14, 2020 £199
March 14, 2020 £199
March 7, 2020 £199
March 14, 2020 £149
Please use the drop-down menu to choose the city where you wish to attend:
VR-1 and VR-2 are our “Greatest Hits? exams! These are our only exams that are solely available in class (our other exams are available in the Heaps book or as online tests). VR-1 and VR-2 contain our most relevant content from our 5000+ MCQs PLUS brand new practice questions touching on the reasoning required by the most recent GAMSATs. After the mock exam, all students will be provided with online access to worked solutions to every practice question in their Virtual Reality GAMSAT mock exam.
If you wish to purchase any of the 3 paperback Gold Standard textbooks or the 10-exam Heaps book individually or as a package, either close this window and scroll to the bottom of the webpage for fast delivery, or purchase from www.coop.com.au and pickup at your local uni. Coop Bookshop. Come learn from our experience.
How to Prepare for Class
Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses
Every year, we do have students attending our classes with no preparation. Although all students will learn in class because of the interactive way we teach, preparing for class will help you optimise your in-class experience. If the real GAMSAT is the Olympics, Gold Standard courses represent your coach and training, and what you do at home is similar to going to the gym to work out before you come for training.
We will spell out the ideal pre-class preparation below. However, if the ideal is not possible, no matter what your background, please review our online Gold Standard videos. As an example, you can learn all of the high-yield Physics for the GAMSAT, from the very beginning right up to what we do in class, in only 5 hours. So at least by spending time reviewing each of the sciences in the Videos section of gamsat-prep.com while taking very brief notes, you would greatly improve your long term advantage of attending class. If you don’t want to access our videos, you can try Khan Academy or YouTube searches.
Our aim is to help you optimise your score in the most efficient way possible.
There are some fun things that we suggest for Section 1 and 2, like spending a few minutes on TED.com at least twice per week. If you see a video that you really like, take down just a couple of sentences (notes). You may find it perfect for an essay.
Do the exercises in the Gold Standard book for Sections 1 and 2. If you don't have the book, consider getting GAMSAT University which has an online version of the book: GAMSAT University.
FREE Gold Standard GAMSAT Resources:
You can find a Study Plan that you can download and more advice here: FREE GAMSAT Advice.
Online webinars: Dr Ferdinand has free one-hour live online monthly seminars: FREE GAMSAT Webinars.
We have placed worked solutions to all ACER's practice problems on YouTube for FREE: Gold Standard GAMSAT YouTube
If you have particular difficulty in some area, just let us know how you are preparing and we'll see if we can give you some advice or guidance. You can use the Live Chat feature on our website or our GAMSAT forum or email us directly at learn@gamsat-prep.com.
Of course, we do recommend that you do some reading before the course begins. As you know, your options include The Gold Standard Textbook or The Complete GAMSAT Home Study Package or, for ESL students or those who have sat the GAMSAT and have had problems in a particular section, we have specific online programs for Sections 1, 2 or 3 (these programs are automatically included in our comprehensive course packages).
Because the GAMSAT has been increasingly focused on graphs and tables, please consider the following:
One of the initial steps to understand graphs and tables is to review the GAMSAT Math chapters of the GS GAMSAT book. Math is the basis of graphs and tables and must be understood before moving on to GAMSAT-level practice.
Only after a GAMSAT Math review, you can consider the section Dr. Ferdinand created on GAMSAT-prep.com dedicated to science GAMSAT-level graphs and tables, in Biology Lessons, Chapter 0: GAMSAT Biology Graph Analysis Practice Questions. Although science graphs can be very complex, it will make Section 1 tables and graph interpretation much easier. As mentioned earlier, it all begins with GAMSAT Math.
What to Bring to Class
Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses
All handouts are included in your course fee and will be provided on the day of the seminar. Please bring a pencil and pen for each day of class and a notepad for your notes, calculations and diagrams. Also, please bring picture ID to the first class for registration. Students are not permitted to make video recordings of our courses. No calculators are needed since they are not permitted for the exam.
Please bring your ACER GAMSAT practice booklets (or e-book access with your electronic device or print-out) so that if time is left at the end, worked solutions can be presented in class. Since Gold Standard has already placed all Section 3 worked solutions on YouTube, we do not focus on using precious class time for that purpose. However, when there is applicability to content you have just learned in class, we may briefly examine content from ACER.
Consider bringing snacks and bottled water as refreshments are not included.
It is not necessary for you to bring the Gold Standard GAMSAT textbook to class; however, if you have any questions regarding any content from the book, you can bring it and there will be time for you to clarify any issues in class.
Please note: if you are absent from the seminar, it is not possible to email/mail the course handouts. Handouts will only be given to the registered students in the classroom.
What is problem-based learning (PBL)?
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Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered active learning process in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving problems. Students learn both thinking strategies and relevant knowledge. PBL is the most popular learning technique in medical schools across the world because research has shown that students learn better and remember longer as compared to traditional lectures.
Gold Standard GAMSAT is not associated nor affiliated with ACER in any way. However, we think that it is very important for your future GAMSAT success that you consider the following quote from ACER’s website referring to the current GAMSAT:
“Since problem-based learning techniques are central to modern medical curricula, GAMSAT is constructed with a major focus on the assessment of problem solving ability across a wide range of subject areas.?
Gold Standard GAMSAT was the first to introduce problem-based learning (PBL) to GAMSAT courses in Australia. Virtually all students - regardless of academic background - participate in solving GAMSAT practice questions, and discuss responses as well as strategies. The role of the instructor is to facilitate learning by supporting, guiding, and teaching background content.
Although PBL is central to the way we help to optimise your learning, it is your choice. If you do not wish to participate for any reason, when you register for class on the morning of the seminar, please let the instructor know and we will respect your choice.
We call them our Virtual Reality (VR) GAMSAT exams because they are as similar to the real exam as possible without replicating the real exam. VR-1 and VR-2 are both full-length ‘greatest hits’ practice papers proctored on campus.
First, we constructed the step-by-step worked solutions for all 440 Section 3 MCQs from ACER with the aim to make your GAMSAT preparation easier. But of course, in so doing we took a deep dive into ACER’s techniques, reasoning and strategies. This experience informs the construction of our VR exams. Then, we listened to recurring exam themes from students as reported in public forums, with an emphasis on the most recent real exams. To be clear, we have no interest in replicating precise questions; our objective is to replicate the reasoning through themes which can be applied to innumerable other scenarios that ACER may construct.
We have taken our top MCQs: 185 for each exam from across the GS Universe of over 5000 MCQs based on recent and recurring themes from the real GAMSAT. All of this, and you can sit the VR test as a proctored exam in a classroom with your peers. You will receive raw scores, scaled scores, and your 2 essays corrected and returned to you within 1 week with helpful, constructive comments.
The GS Universe includes 4 books, online chapter review MCQs, webinars, HEAPS mock exams including GS exams, as well as some content strictly constructed for the VR mock exams.
VR-1 is followed by 2 full days of deconstruction, strategies and PBL.
VR-2 is followed by online access to answers, helpful worked solutions including Section 3 background videos where applicable.
Now is the time to get ready for your Virtual Reality GAMSAT!
Gold Standard Complete Package with Live GAMSAT Revision Courses
Choose the complete GAMSAT prep package that suits your study needs:
Online Package with Tutes, Videos and Books: Platinum Package$1350
All-inclusive Package with GAMSAT Score Guarantee and extra testing: Complete Course Package$2499
Gold Standard Complete GAMSAT Course including Course Materials and Personal Help: We begin with the basics and take you up to GAMSAT level.
$1350$1500
Home Study Course with 4 books (3 Gold Standard GAMSAT textbooks in colour covering the content for all sections + the new 10 mock-exams' book) + Section 1: tips/strategies + over 20 mini-tests + Section 2: 8 of your essays corrected with specific advice for improvements + Section 3: 70+ hours of online videos + GS-Free (an abbreviated, diagnostic practice exam). This program teaches and challenges those with science and non-science backgrounds.
Besides providing you with a study plan, this Complete GAMSAT Course includes personalised comments and tips for your corrected essays and an online forum with a discussion thread for the thousands of practice problems with worked solutions so that you are never left in the dark about a problem (these practice problems include chapter review questions, mini-tests and full-length practice tests). You will not require any other books, notes or revision materials to prepare for the GAMSAT save ACER's practice booklets which are only available separately from ACER.
Your online access begins instantly after payment and continues for up to 12 months. Postage is free to Australia, Ireland and the UK. Dispatch within 48 hours. Free bonus: Gold Standard Medical School Interview online video.
12 GAMSAT online tutorials with Dr Ferdinand to help keep you on track with your preparation: Meet for 3 hours with a small group to help you focus on GAMSAT strategies, address your weaknesses and assess your progress. Sundays at 9 pm AEST: Dec 15, 2019; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020; March 1, 8, 15, 2020 (Options: live online or recorded)
Dispatch within 48 hours from Sydney, London, NY. Delivery in less than 1 week to Australia, Ireland, the UK, US. For other destinations, click: International Shipping.
Platinum Attendance: Gold Standard Complete GAMSAT Online Course including Course Materials PLUS 7 full days of on-campus classes
$1500$2199
Get all the features of the Complete Home Study Package + 8 of your GAMSAT practice essays scored with personalised comments and advice by our team of experienced markers.
This course includes the 7-day GAMSAT attendance course on campus (UWA, UA, UM/RMH, USyd, UQ, Imperial College London) covering Section 1, 2 and 3 + a Virtual Reality GAMSAT mock exam (VR-1) with interactive review of worked solutions.
Inform us at least 1 week in advance if you want to change the city that you are registered to attend. Only if you cannot join a class in person, please email us with at least one week's notice to watch the session live (online) or the recorded version. Your access to the recording is until the next sitting of the GAMSAT.
Choose the city in which you want to register for your GAMSAT attendance classes:
Dispatch within 48 hours from Sydney, London, NY. Delivery in less than 1 week to Australia, Ireland, the UK, US. For other destinations, click: International Shipping.
Get ALL of the features described above PLUS more mock exams, 50+ hours of on-campus courses and additional features:
$2499$2899
The number of hours (h) of class time are in brackets below:
Brand New: Section 1 and 2 live review with the author of The Gold Standard, PBL (8 h)
Section 3 (science) + bridging lectures with problem solving: 3-day course (24 h) with the author of The Gold Standard
Full-length Virtual Reality GAMSAT practice test: 3-day course (24 h) with interactive review of solutions
Bonus: We have added an extra on-campus Virtual Reality practice exam date (8 h)
NEW: 12 problem-based online GAMSAT tutorials for 3 hours with Dr Ferdinand (36 h)
12 full-length GAMSAT practice tests (7 printed papers and 5 different exams exclusively online) + GS-Free = more than double the number of full-length GAMSAT mock exams that other courses offer. If you are not sure if problem-based learning is important for GAMSAT preparation, consider ACER’s opinion: What is problem-based learning?
16 essays corrected (total) with personal comments and guidance
Instant online access and you'll receive your course materials within a few days
Choose to attend the 8 full days of class within 2 years of purchase
This is not just a GAMSAT revision course. Through our books, videos and classes, we cover the simplest assumed knowledge in each domain and we build you up to the most complex GAMSAT reasoning.
Another bonus: Gold Standard GAMSAT Smartphone Apps (iPhone or Android, your choice)
GAMSAT Score Guarantee: get the score you want or repeat online access for free (up to 1 additional year of access)
Your Guarantee also permits you to complete your 16 essays within 2 years if needed
Join our best GAMSAT course for our 10th season live on campus:
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Dispatch within 48 hours from Sydney, London, NY. Delivery in less than 1 week to Australia, Ireland, the UK, US. For other destinations, click: International Shipping.
January 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2020
Feb 14 (Fri) options: live online or attendance in Sydney
Bonus Session: March 14 (UA) + Free monthly live/recorded webinars
Dec 15, 2019; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23;
March 1, 8, 15, 2020
Options: live online or recorded
February 29, March 14, 2020
+ Free monthly live/recorded webinars
Dec 15, 2019;
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23;
March 1, 8, 15, 2020
Options: live online or recorded
€1299 €1599
GAMSAT Books
Look Inside!
Section 1, Section 2 & Mock Exam
ISBN 978-1-927338-38-4
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Maths, Physics & General Chemistry
ISBN 978-1-927338-39-1
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Organic Chemistry & Biology
ISBN 978-1-927338-40-7
Gold Standard GAMSAT Preparation Books
Learn, review, practice.
The 1st GAMSAT textbook ever, just got much better! Our 3 books (1312 pages; 3.5 kg), which you can use for your 2019-2020 preparation, have new GAMSAT-style practice questions, more diagrams and illustrations, and the one textbook is now three to make transporting it to the library more convenient! Each book is in colour with dimensions of 21 x 27.4 x 2.5 cm and contains an online access card with more video access than previous editions.
Completely revised with hundreds of pages of new, updated content: heaps of new Section 1 and 2 strategies with practice questions; new logs and graph analysis sections; science taught from the basics up to GAMSAT level; over 1200 MCQs with helpful, worked answers; and the best GAMSAT practice test we have ever constructed.
Complement your review with 10 GAMSAT-level full-length mock exams by adding this brand new paperback from our family of Gold Standard GAMSAT textbooks! This book (508 pages) contains 5 GAMSAT practice papers and comes with 5 more different online mock tests. It includes a PIN to provide one-year online access to answers and worked solutions for all 10 exams.
Develop your exam strategies with heaps of GAMSAT-level practice questions from the creative skills of two companies: Gold Standard and MediRed Australia.
Publisher: RuveneCo Inc; New edition (Jan. 2018); Dimensions: 21 x 27.4 x 2.5 cm.
Paperback: 508 pages
$199.00 or buy with the 3-book set for $548, save $60!
This book and the Gold Standard GAMSAT 3-book set are included in the Home Study GAMSAT Prep Course and all complete course packages.
Home Study GAMSAT Prep Course
Gold Standard GAMSAT Preparation: Home Study Course
4 Books (3 Textbooks PLUS 10 Mock Exams Book); MP3s and Online Science Videos; GAMSAT and Interview videos; 2019-2020 Edition
$599$699
This Home Study GAMSAT Course is a complete multimedia experience designed to simplify the challenge of preparing for the GAMSAT. The brand new Gold Standard textbooks stand at the centre of many tools including more than 70 hours of online video with clear teaching, flashcards and MP3s. "Learn, review and practice solving questions followed by full-length testing with worked solutions" is our mantra for your success. The Home Study GAMSAT Course is also included in our Complete GAMSAT Course packages described above.
This Home Study Revision Course also includes over 3000 chapter review questions, unique online access cards, and the 10 full-length GAMSAT practice tests that come with this package include helpful, worked answers: 5 paper tests in the book and 5 practice tests online.
Your online access continues for 1 full year.
Dispatch within 48 hours from Sydney, London, NY. Delivery in less than 1 week to Australia, Ireland, the UK, US. We ship worldwide.
If you have never studied Physics before, we suggest you begin by reading the 6 chapters of GAMSAT Maths in the new Gold Standard textbook. After completing your GAMSAT Maths review, then the first topic in Physics is ‘Scalars and Vectors’. After viewing the video, take the time to solve the online chapter review practice questions which range from very basic up to GAMSAT level. “Learn, practice, then full-length testing? is a summary of a successful approach to this very important exam.
Please note: Access to our online videos is tailored to any purchase of Gold Standard GAMSAT books or any of our complete GAMSAT courses. Our 300+ GS video library ranges from basic, introductory topics (like the Physics video on the right) to GAMSAT-level strategies and practice questions (like the Organic Chemistry video below).
Have you completed your GAMSAT Organic Chemistry Review?
Try one of our new GS video GAMSAT practice questions!
A reasoned approach to study for GAMSAT Section 3 is to begin by brushing up on your basic maths skills, then consider reviewing and practicing the following subjects in this order: Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and then Biology. Our extensive GS video library includes our 'old school' and 'new school' teaching videos, as well as virtual classroom videos. Watching videos while taking very brief notes and reviewing those notes frequently represents an important part of comprehensive GAMSAT preparation.
Section 1, Section 2 & Mock Exam
Maths, Physics & General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry & Biology
