Physics Preparation for GAMSAT

GAMSAT is about getting admission in Graduate medical courses in Australian medical colleges. Studying medical science, doesn’t contain itself within the periphery of Human Body or Biology (in a greater sense), but it expands to the domains of Chemistry and Physics as well. GAMSAT too demands strong reasoning abilities in Physics along with other subjects. All candidates from non-scientific background and a majority from Biological Sciences background, bear an innate fear about Physics. But, to be true, this fear is totally vague or illogical.

Most of the Physics-related questions in GAMSAT, as collected from ACER booklets and previous examinations, are not fully conceptual, rather they are logical reasoning based. But even so, a candidate should have a basic knowledge on general Physics before appearing for GAMSAT. ACER designs questions based on 10+2 Physics level. The questions are given in relation to background passages, often containing diagrams, tables or flow charts. Correlating the passages with the multiple choice questions requires strong logical reasoning abilities. A basic knowledge in general physics will help a candidate to come to a right conclusion in minimum time. Since GAMSAT is a timed examination, so utilising every minute effectively is crucial.

As mentioned earlier, candidate from non-scientific background may be afraid of the BIG books on physics. But to their rescue, many made-easy tutorials on general physics topics are now available in the market. There are tutorials that take away the burden off the candidate. And they will greatly help you while you are brainstorming through the tough questions, lots of mathematics and equations. They explain all the essentials of general physics, but in a much simple and lucid way.

Now, when all the equipments are ready, it’s time for putting in these to create a highly efficient product, i.e. strategy. For performing well in any section of GAMSAT, one must have a clear strategy to follow up their preparation. For Physics-related questions, quick deduction of figures and equations is highly essential. Practicing lots of GAMSAT type questions from various recognised sources like – ACER, Prepgenie, etc, will actually give you a hang of solving questions in minimal time period. There is nothing better than practicing – an old proverb.

I hope, by now, all my friends have got an idea about GAMSAT physics requirements. Physics is not a monster by itself; it’s us who think of it as something really scary. Believe me; it’s all in the mind not in reality. Even Physics can be of great fun, if approached properly and understood well. Always have a positive attitude while going through the study tutorials because that’s what GAMSAT wants from you. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a good study tutorial and start playing this exciting game.