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‘BMAT is proven, ethically aligned and most importantly it is fair; it gives our applicants the best possible opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, excellence and potential, whatever their social backgrounds or educational chronology. We are confident that BMAT will help us to get the right undergraduates from amongst the brightest candidates.’
Dr Gail Nicholls, Director of Admissions, University of Leeds School of Medicine, UK
‘Our admissions decision-making has been supported by the introduction of assessments. They provide a way of assessing our applicants against the same criteria, and the fact that we publish everything about the assessment, such as support materials, means that it’s available to everyone – which helps with widening participation. The assessments have helped to maintain the transparency of the University’s admissions process and colleges’ decision-making, which reassures parents and schools alike.’
Dr Sam Lucy, Director of Admissions for the Cambridge Colleges, University of Cambridge, UK
‘UTP takes pride in nurturing students who are not only technically competent, but who are also able to exercise the ability to think critically and synthesize solutions for real world problems. Cambridge Personal Styles Questionnaire (CPSQ) dimensions have been particularly helpful in providing us greater insight into the candidate’s personality and potential, and how they are likely to approach learning at the university. All in all, CPSQ and the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) keep pace with what UTP is looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.’
Datuk Ir (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hashim, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia
We use the BMAT as an independent indicator of students’ academic suitability, to differentiate between applicants that look the same on paper. […] The BMAT is a way in which applicants can show that they actually have more of the skills and aptitudes that will help them to succeed at medical school, not just the A Level grades.
We were looking for a selection tool that tested applicants’ knowledge and their scientific understanding. In particular, we wanted something that showed they are able to construct and clearly demonstrate a good argument. [...] We believe that the BMAT allows students to shine.
The TSA completely ignores the background that [the student] has come from and simply places everybody on the same footing, by giving a common test to all the people who apply.
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