List of MCAT topics

The following list of MCAT topics is a brief overview of the topics covered on the biological and physical sciences sections of the Medical College Admission Test as of April 2003.

  • Biology
    • Molecular biology
      • Enzymes and metabolism
      • DNA and protein synthesis
      • Eukaryotes
    • Genetics
    • Microbiology
    • Generalized eukaryotic cell
    • Specialized eukaryotic cells and tissues
    • Nervous and endocrine systems
    • Circulatory, lymphatic system, and immune systems
    • Respiratory system
    • Skin system
    • Digestive and excretory systems
    • Muscle and skeletal systems
    • Reproductive system and development
    • Evolution
  • Organic chemistry
    • The covalent bond
    • Molecular structure and chemical spectra
    • Isomers and Stereochemistry
    • Separations and purifications
    • Hydrocarbons
    • Oxygen containing compounds
    • Amines
    • Biological molecules
    • General Concepts in organic chemistry
  • General chemistry
    • Electronic structure and periodic table
    • Binding
    • Phases and phase equilibria
    • Stoichiometry
    • Thermodynamics and thermochemistry
    • Rate Processes in chemical reactions - kinetics and equilibrium
    • Solution chemistry
    • Acids/bases
    • Electrochemistry
  • Physics
    • Translational motion
    • Force and motion, gravitation
    • Equilibrium and momentum
    • Work and energy
    • Waves and periodic motion
    • Sound
    • Fluids and solids
    • Electrostatics and electromagnetism
    • Electronic circuit elements
    • Light and geometrical optics
    • Atomic and nuclear structure
    • Basic concepts and general techniques

See also

  • MCAT