How to register for BMAT – October

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Follow our simple step-by-step guide below to find out how to register for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT).

1. Find a test centre

Firstly, speak to the Exams Officer at your school/college to find out if they are registered to run our admissions tests. If they are, then proceed to the next step.

If not, you have two options:

Your school can check to see if it is eligible to apply to become a test centre. The deadline to do this is 15 September 2023 at 12.00 noon (BST).
You can find an alternative venue from our global network of test centres.

2. Ask the Exams Officer to register you for the test

To be registered for the test, you will be asked to provide the following:

personal details such as your name and date of birth
UCAS number (those applying to UK universities only)
the names of the courses/universities you are applying to (those applying to UK universities only)
medical evidence if you require modified question papers or any Access Arrangements such as extra time
evidence of eligibility for a test voucher code or registration fee reimbursement (if applicable).

Please note: The deadline to apply for modified papers is 15 September 2023. The deadline to apply for all other Access Arrangements is 29 September 2023.

3. Get your candidate entry number as proof of registration

As proof that you are registered for the test, make sure you get your candidate entry number from your Exams Officer. Your entry number will start with a B, followed by five digits.

4. Get ready for BMAT

To ensure you know what to expect from the test day, check the full details with your test centre. They’ll be able to provide information about the test including the specific location, timings and what to bring with you on the test day.

To prepare for the test, we provide everything you need for free on our website. Visit the BMAT preparation page.

Have you got more questions? See below

Can my school/college register to become a test centre?

Your school/college may be eligible to apply to become a test centre. The deadline to apply is 15 September 2023 at 12.00 noon (BST).

Details of how to do this can be found on our Customer Support Site.

Can I cancel my test registration? Will I get a refund?

Yes, your Exams Officer can cancel your test registration for you but only up until 29 September 2023.

If you paid additional administration fees, it is up to your test centre as to whether they will refund these fees. Please speak to your test centre directly.

How do I apply for Access Arrangements?

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).

Your centre will:

ask for full details of your disability or special requirement
ask you for a copy of your medical evidence
submit the request for Access Arrangements, if appropriate.

For more information about our policies and processes, please visit our Customer Support Site.

I cannot afford the test registration fee, what can I do?

For test-takers in the UK, we provide a reimbursement scheme. To find out if you are eligible, please visit the BMAT – October dates and costs page.

Please note that by registering and taking the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT), you are agreeing that data provided as part of the entry or admission process may be passed to Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing and any institution involved in your application for a place at one of the BMAT institutions, and also that your data may be anonymised and used for research purposes (including by the General Medical Council for the purposes of the Medical Act 1983 and the UKMED Development Group). You also agree that if you obtain a place on a course where BMAT results form part of the admissions process, then your university may supply Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing with data about your application and results in subsequent assessments at that university, unless you specifically notify the university in writing. We store personal data securely and will ensure if test-taker data is used in publications or research that it is used anonymously.