GAMSAT 2026–27: Section III Is Half Your Score — Structure, Fees, Timing, and How Long Results Last
GAMSAT is unusual among admissions tests in that its three sections do not count equally. Biological and Physical Sciences carries twice the weight of the other two in the overall score, which means an hour spent on Section III is worth two hours spent anywhere else. Most candidates discover this after building a study plan that divides time evenly. A second thing worth knowing early: a GAMSAT score lasts up to four consecutive years in Australia but only two in the UK and Ireland, so where you apply changes how many admission cycles one sitting can cover. This page sets out the scoring formula, each section, the fees in each country, what test day actually looks like, and when results arrive.
GAMSAT has three sections: Written Communication (2 essay responses), Humanities and Social Sciences (62 multiple-choice questions), and Biological and Physical Sciences (75 multiple-choice questions). The overall score is a weighted average — (1 × Humanities and Social Sciences + 1 × Written Communication + 2 × Biological and Physical Sciences) ÷ 4 — so Section III is worth half the total on its own. Scores are reported 0 to 100 and are not percentage marks.
Last updated on August 30, 2026
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Section composition, delivery format, fees, timing, the scoring formula, results dates, and score validity were verified against the official GAMSAT site run by ACER on August 30, 2026. Section durations are quoted as ACER states them, with ACER’s own caveat that the times are a guide only and vary by centre and test day. Fees are those ACER published for the current cycle and change between cycles — confirm before registering. Wage data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025, and is included only as directional context since GAMSAT is used in Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
Official GAMSAT facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring formula | (1 × Humanities and Social Sciences + 1 × Written Communication + 2 × Biological and Physical Sciences) ÷ 4 | GAMSAT results |
| Score scale | Each of the four GAMSAT scores is expressed on a scale of 0 to 100. ACER states these are not percentage marks | GAMSAT results |
| How long a score lasts | Up to four consecutive years in Australia, but only two consecutive years in the UK and Ireland — with Ulster University accepting four | GAMSAT results |
| Section I — Written Communication | 2 essay responses, offered by remote proctoring at a time you choose when booking | GAMSAT test structure |
| Section II — Humanities and Social Sciences | 62 multiple-choice questions | GAMSAT test structure |
| Section III — Biological and Physical Sciences | 75 multiple-choice questions, double-weighted in the overall score | GAMSAT test structure |
| Total testing time | 4 hours and 10 minutes of test time, with approximately 6 hours expected at the test centre | GAMSAT timing and order of the test |
| Order on the day | Humanities and Social Sciences first at approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, then a 30-minute break, then Biological and Physical Sciences at approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. ACER states these times are a guide only and vary by centre and test day | GAMSAT timing and order of the test |
| Registration fee | AUD$568 including GST in Australia, €378 in Ireland, and £296 in the UK | GAMSAT home |
| When results arrive | March sitting results are released in late May; September sitting results in mid-November | GAMSAT results |
| Delivery and frequency | Mixed delivery of remote proctored and test centre sitting, with two test cycles per year aligned to application cycles | GAMSAT home |
Where the GAMSAT track leads
GAMSAT is a graduate medical school admissions test, so the benchmark below reflects the profession it leads into. Note that BLS figures are U.S. data while GAMSAT is used in Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians and surgeons (U.S. benchmark) | $275,930 median annual wage | May 2025 U.S. figure, included as directional context only — GAMSAT is used in Australia, Ireland, and the UK, not the United States BLS Physicians and Surgeons |
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Frequently asked questions
Are all three GAMSAT sections worth the same?
No. The overall score is (1 × Humanities and Social Sciences + 1 × Written Communication + 2 × Biological and Physical Sciences) ÷ 4, so Biological and Physical Sciences alone accounts for half the overall score.
How long is a GAMSAT score valid?
Up to four consecutive years in Australia, but only two consecutive years in the UK and Ireland, with Ulster University accepting four. Where you intend to apply therefore changes how many admission cycles a single sitting can cover.
What does GAMSAT cost?
AUD$568 including GST in Australia, €378 in Ireland, and £296 in the UK. Fees change between test cycles, so confirm on the ACER site before registering.
Is a GAMSAT score of 60 a 60%?
No. Scores are reported on a 0 to 100 scale that ACER states explicitly are not percentage marks. They are scaled scores designed to rank a highly competitive cohort.
How long is the test and what order are the sections in?
4 hours and 10 minutes of testing time, with approximately 6 hours expected at the test centre. Humanities and Social Sciences is sat first at around 1 hour 40 minutes, followed by a 30-minute break, then Biological and Physical Sciences at around 2 hours 30 minutes. Written Communication is taken separately by remote proctoring at a time you select when booking.
When do GAMSAT results come out?
Results from the March sitting are released in late May, and results from the September sitting in mid-November.