The Learning Process with Ayushi.

About MCAT Biology Exam

The MCAT Biology Exam test your understanding of the major concepts of biology typically learned in high school and is an excellent way to showcase your achievements.Taking the MCAT Subject Test in either Biology Ecological or Biology Molecular can help you indicate to colleges that you are interested in focusing on science.

MCAT Biology Grades

The MCAT grading system has a raw score and a scaled score. The Raw score is determined as 1 mark per question currently answered. Penalties in terms of negative marks are added to discourage guessing. The raw score of the exam is then rounded off, and then scaled to a score between 200-800 points, which are used as the final score.

MCAT Biology Exam Calculator Policy

You are allowed to use a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator on the entire IB Biology Exam–including both the multiple-choice and free response sections.

The Exam

The MCAT Biology exam runs for 60 minutes.All questions have a Raw score of 1 for every correct answer and a deduction of -1/4 for every incorrect answer.

Points - 200-800 - 80 (Multiple Choice)

60 of the 80 questions are common to both Biology E and M, followed by 20 specialized questions for each section.

Skills (for both E and M)

Fundamental concepts and knowledge - 30%

Application - 35%

Interpretation - 35%