GAMSAT Section 3, Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences, is the longest of the 3 subtests on exam day. 'Biological Sciences' refers to Organic Chemistry and Biology. 'Physical Sciences' refers to Physics and General Chemistry.
Most of non-science background (NSB) students are able to independently revise and learn the assumed knowledge for GAMSAT, there are, however, some that may require to enrol in a short tertiary-level science course.
Essentially, 20% of Section 3 is Organic Chemistry. Officially, the level of assumed knowledge is first-year university.
However, the topics explored in the stimulus material during the exam can be quite advanced with the aim being to test your ability to learn on the spot and apply your reasoning skills to novel scenarios.
GAMSAT ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1. Molecular Structure of Organic Compounds
Chapter 2. Stereochemistry
Chapter 3. Alkanes
Chapter 4. Alkenes
Chapter 5. Aromatics
Chapter 6. Alcohols
Chapter 7. Aldehydes and Ketones
Chapter 8. Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 9. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Chapter 10. Ethers and Phenols
Chapter 11. Amines
Chapter 12. Biological Molecules
Chapter 13. Separations and Purifications
Chapter 14. Spectroscopy
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