AMC — Australian Medical Council MCQ Examination
The computer-adaptive MCQ examination for international medical graduates seeking registration in Australia.
The first stage of the AMC standard pathway, required for international medical graduates seeking general registration to practise medicine in Australia.
Exam format
- •Delivered as a computer-adaptive test (CAT), commonly called AMC CAT MCQ or AMC Part 1
- •150 multiple-choice questions
- •Single best answer, chosen from five options
- •Around three and a half hours of testing time
What it covers
- •Adult health
- •Surgery
- •Women's and child health
- •Mental health
- •Population health
- •Practice in the Australian context, including local guidelines and therapeutic frameworks
Frequently asked questions
What is the AMC CAT MCQ examination?▾
It is the multiple-choice examination for international medical graduates seeking registration in Australia, delivered as a computer-adaptive test. It is the first part of the AMC standard pathway and is also called AMC Part 1.
How many questions are on the AMC MCQ examination?▾
150 multiple-choice questions, each with a single best answer chosen from five options, taken as a computer-adaptive test over roughly three and a half hours.
Is there official free AMC MCQ preparation?▾
Yes. The AMC has partnered with eMedici to produce a free online resource supporting preparation for the MCQ examination. Many candidates use it alongside a commercial question bank.
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