Professional School Admissions

MCAT Preparation Course

Adults applying to medical school.

This course is built around the four sections of the MCAT: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. Modules present content in manageable segments so you can build or refresh foundational science knowledge alongside exam-specific question strategies. Practice sets and full-length mock exams give you regular opportunities to check comprehension and pacing. Live webinars add instructor explanations of frequently challenging content areas.

Suitability
Designed for adult applicants preparing for medical school admission.
Delivery format
100% online, self-paced with scheduled live webinars
Modules
6
Practice activities
Included
Mock examinations
Included
Instructor webinars
Included

Course modules

Modules are available on demand and organized by section, so you can review foundational science content or move directly into exam-style questions depending on your existing background.

1

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

Core biology and biochemistry concepts as they are tested in this MCAT section.

2

Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

General chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics concepts applied to biological systems.

3

Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Concepts from psychology and sociology relevant to understanding behavior and social structures.

4

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

Strategies for reading dense passages from the humanities and social sciences and answering inference-based questions.

5

Data-Based and Experimental Reasoning

Interpreting experimental setups, figures, and data across all science sections.

6

Section Pacing and Endurance Strategy

Approaches for managing time and focus across a long, multi-section exam.

Practice format

Practice sets are organized by section and topic, so you can review a specific content area or work through passage-based question sets similar in structure to those on the exam. Each item includes an explanation for review.

Mock exam format

Full-length mock exams are structured to reflect the general format and pacing of the MCAT, covering all four sections. Results are reported by section to help identify which content areas may need further review.

Webinar format

Live webinars are hosted by an MCAT Instructor and address topics such as passage-based reasoning strategy, high-yield science content review, and pacing across a long exam. Sessions are interactive and recorded for later viewing.

Written questions

You can submit written questions about course content through the platform at any time. Responses are delivered through private platform messages, so there is no need to appear on camera or join a live session to get help.

Included with these plans

Essentials

Self-paced lessons and practice for one selected course.

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Guided

Adds mock exams, instructor webinars, and written questions for one selected course.

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Complete

Guided-level access across the full ZExamAcers course catalog.

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