Yes, Access Arrangements are available if you have a disability or special requirement, and 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).
More details about how and when to apply for Access Arrangements can be found on the BMAT – November registration page.
Writing Tasks in Section 3 are marked by two examiners. Each examiner gives two scores – one for quality of content (on a scale of 0–5), and one for quality of written English (on the scale A, C, E).
Combining the scores for Section 3: If the two marks for content are the same or no more than one mark apart, the candidate gets the average of the two marks. If the two marks for written English are the same or no more than one mark apart, the scores are combined like this: AA = A, AC = B, CC = C, CE = D and EE = E.
For example, a writing task given a 4C by one examiner and 4A by the other will get a final score of 4B. A writing task given 3C by one examiner and 2C by the other will receive a mark of 2.5C.
If there is a larger discrepancy in the marks, the writing tasks are marked for a third time, and the final mark is checked by the Senior Assessment Manager.