Dates and costs for BMAT – October

Key dates for BMAT – October 2023

Speak to your school or test centre about registering for the test as soon as you have decided to take the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT). The table below outlines the key dates, but test centres may have their own earlier registration deadlines.

Date	Event
1 September 2023	Registration opens Test centres can register candidates from this date
15 September 2023	Deadline to apply for modified papers (e.g. enlarged print)
29 September 2023 at 18.00 (BST)	Deadline for test centres to register candidates Deadline to apply for Access Arrangements (e.g. extra time) Deadline to apply for test voucher code* Deadline for schools/colleges to apply for registration fee reimbursements**
18 October 2023	Test date
24 November 2023 at 9.00 GMT	Results released
1 December 2023	Deadline to apply for a Results Enquiry

* Test voucher codes enable UK students in financial need to take the test for free at British Council authorised test centres in the UK.

**Reimbursement of registration fees is available for UK students in financial need who are taking BMAT in their school or college.

Please note: We reserve the right to make changes to these dates.

Costs for BMAT – October 2023

Cost	Description
£78/€91	Registration fee within the UK and EU
£104/$142	Registration fee outside of the EU
£39/€46/$53	Application for Results Enquiries
£39/€46/$53	Application for Appeals

Please note: We reserve the right to make changes to these costs. Some test centres add an administration fee to the test registration fee, which covers the cost of invigilation, despatch costs and room hire, which are essential for running the test. Contact your test centre for details.

If you’re applying to Thammasat University, you need to visit the university’s website for current registration fees.

Have you got more questions? See below

I cannot afford the test fees, what can I do?

UK students in financial need can take BMAT for free, either at their school/college or at one of the British Council authorised test centres in the UK. If you are taking BMAT at your school or college, your exams officer can apply for your registration fee to be reimbursed. Otherwise, you can take BMAT for free at one of the British Council authorised test centres in the UK.

The deadline to apply for either a test voucher code or a reimbursement of the registration fee is 29 September 2023 at 18.00. For more details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit our test dates and costs page.

What are Access Arrangements/modified papers and how do I apply?

Please inform your test centre as early as possible of any special requirements.

Access Arrangements are available if you have a disability or special requirement and you are entitled to support for other exams.

Examples of Access Arrangements include, but are not limited to:

use of a laptop/computer
extra time
separate invigilation
enlarged papers (modified question paper).

Find out how to apply for Access Arrangements/modified papers on the BMAT – November registration page.

What if the registration deadline falls on a public or national holiday?

If the registration deadline falls on a public or national holiday, please be aware there is no extension to the registration period.

What time does BMAT take place?

Speak to your test centre directly about what time the test will start and how far in advance of the start time you should arrive.

Find out how to register