The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) was a computer-based standardized test administered to prospective pharmacy school students by Pearson Education, Inc as a service for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP); it is offered in January, July, and September.[1] The test is divided into five sections to be taken in approximately three and a half hours. The test includes Writing, Biology, Chemistry, Critical reading, and Quantitative Reasoning sections.[2] The composite score is based on the multiple-choice sections, and can range from 200 – 600. There is no passing score; pharmacy schools set their own standards for acceptable scores. Calculators are not allowed during the testing period and no penalty is given for incorrect answers.
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Acronym | PCAT |
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Type | Computer-based standardized test |
Purpose | Admissions to pharmacy colleges principally in the United States and Canada |
Year started | 1974 |
Duration | 3 hours 25 minutes + Rest Break |
Score range | 200–600 |
Languages | English |
Fee | US$210.00 |
Used by | Pharmacy colleges principally in the United States and Canada |
Website | pcatweb |
The test was retired effective January 10, 2024.
See also
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edit- ^ "Information - PCAT - Pharmacy College Admission Test". PCAT®. Pearson Education, Inc. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "About the Test" (PDF). PCAT Web. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
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