Barron's PCAT 5th Edition (Pharmacy College Admission Test)

Updated to prepare pharmacy college applicants for success on the PCAT, this manual presents two full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explained. Also included are reviews of all test topics with additional practice questions and answers.

The test topics are:

• college-level biology, 
• general and organic chemistry, 
• quantitative ability, 
• reading comprehension, 
• verbal ability, and writing. 

Additionally, there is advice on how to get a higher PCAT test score, an explanation of how the test is scored, and an up-to-date directory of pharmacy colleges across the country. 

This book describes a typical pharmacy training program and gives advice on planning a pharmacy career.

Key Features

• Test-taking strategies that make the difference between a good score and a great score.
• In-depth reviews of college-level biology, general and organic chemistry, quantitative ability, reading comprehension, verbal ability, and writing.
• An up-to-date directory of pharmacy colleges across the country.
• Description of a typical pharmacy training program with helpful advice on planning a pharmacy career.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Planning for a Career in Pharmacy
• The PCAT
• Strategies to Increase Your Score
• Verbal Ability Review and Practice
• Biology Review and Practice
• Chemistry Review and Practice
• Quantitative Ability Review and Practice
• Reading Comprehension Review and Practice
• The PCAT Essay
• Practice PCAT 1
• Practice PCAT 2
• Appendix: Weights, Measures, and Conversions
• Index

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 5 edition (August 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764146181
• ISBN-13: 978-0764146183
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches

List Price: $18.99