The PCAT at a Glance
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is designed to examine the skills and abilities needed to excel and succeed in pharmacy school. Currently, the overwhelming majority of AACP institutions require the PCAT for admission to pharmacy degree programs.
Primarily a thinking exam, the PCAT tests basic scientific knowledge, math skills, and verbal knowledge. The test consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and two writing topics, placed in six separate sections. The exam spans approximately four hours, including one short break given in the middle. Beginning in July 2011, the PCAT will be offered exclusively on the computer.
Learn more about the PCAT
- Writing
- Verbal Ability
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Your PCAT Score
- Registering for the PCAT
Free PCAT Resources
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