MDCAT 2025 Syllabus: Complete Subject-by-Subject Breakdown

A detailed breakdown of every topic in the UHS MDCAT 2025 syllabus — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English — with weightage and high-yield areas marked.

Understanding the MDCAT syllabus is the single most important step in your preparation. This guide breaks down every subject so you can allocate your time where it counts most.

Biology — 80 Marks (32%)

Cell Biology: Cell structure, organelles, membrane transport, mitosis and meiosis
Biochemistry: Enzymes, DNA replication, protein synthesis
Human Physiology: Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous systems — 15–20 MCQs from these alone
Genetics: Mendelian genetics, co-dominance, sex-linked traits, mutations
Ecology: Biomes, nutrient cycles, population dynamics

Chemistry — 68 Marks (27%)

Organic Chemistry: Functional groups, IUPAC nomenclature, reaction mechanisms
Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry
Stoichiometry: Mole concept, limiting reagent, percentage yield

Physics — 56 Marks (22%)

Electromagnetism: Faraday's law, Lenz's law, transformer equations
Optics: Refraction, total internal reflection, lenses
Modern Physics: Photoelectric effect, nuclear reactions, half-life calculations

English — 37 Marks + Logical Reasoning — 9 Marks

Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, contextual word meaning
Grammar: Tenses, subject-verb agreement, prepositions
Reasoning: Analogies, pattern recognition, statement-conclusion questions