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The UPCAT Science subtest covers basic concepts in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, with an emphasis on foundational knowledge. Key topics include the classification of matter, cellular biology, geological processes, and fundamental physics principles. Effective study strategies involve understanding concepts, applying knowledge to real-world scenarios, and practicing with challenging questions.

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(UPCAT) Science Coverage and Reading Materials

The UPCAT Science subtest covers basic concepts in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, with an emphasis on foundational knowledge. Key topics include the classification of matter, cellular biology, geological processes, and fundamental physics principles. Effective study strategies involve understanding concepts, applying knowledge to real-world scenarios, and practicing with challenging questions.

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Science

The science subtest is composed of earth science and basic astronomy,


biology, basic chemistry, and basic physics (take note of the keyword: basic).
Earth science includes topics such as layers of the earth, theories about the
earth’s beginnings, rocks, weather and the atmosphere. Basic astronomy
would include the solar system, stars and other heavenly bodies and other
space-related concepts.

Biology includes classification of living things, evolution, ecosystems, basic


genetics and heredity, and some anatomy of the human body. Questions
about biochemistry and intermediate genetics might appear but the focus of
the test is still the basics.

Chemistry would include matter and its classification, physical and chemical
changes, measurements, basic chemical reactions (acid-base, combustion,
etc.), mole concept, atomic structure and subatomic particles, periodic table
trends, thermodynamics and a little organic chemistry.

Physics questions will fall under topics like statics and dynamics, motion,
work and energy, forces, thermodynamics, and electricity. In a few instances,
questions about waves and optics appear on the test.

Science subtest tips: Majority of the items in physics need critical thinking
skills. You need to analyze situations and scenarios to obtain the best answer.
Some items will also require you to compute, as for the case of some
chemistry and physics problems.

For biology and earth science, some will require analytical skills while some
would be straight up identification. So it is best to brush up on all the topics
that you have discussed in school.

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The UPCAT will test your stock knowledge of the general scientific concepts related to

Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy. To ace this subtest, brush

up on the following potential topics under each category:

a. Chemistry
● Introduction
● Matter
● Atoms
● The Periodic Table of Elements and Periodic Trends
● Compounds
● Gases
● Chemical Reactions
● Chemical Kinetics
● Chemical Equilibria
● Acids and Bases
● Thermochemistry
● Nuclear Chemistry
● Concentration of Solutions
● Organic Chemistry
● Biochemistry

b. Biology
● Introduction
● Properties of Life
● Biomolecules
● The Cell
● Cellular Metabolism
● The Central Dogma of Biology
● Biological Diversity
● The Theory of Evolution
● Genetics: The Study of Inheritance
● Animals: Form and Functions
● Plants: Form and Functions
● The Principles of Ecology

c. Earth Science
● Introduction
● Earth’s Vital Statistics
● The Layers of the Earth and its Composition
● Rocks and Minerals
● Depositional Environments and Associated Landforms and Waterforms
● Basics of Stratigraphy
● Fossils and the Geologic Time Scale
● Plate Tectonics
● Earthquakes
● Volcanoes
● Climate, Weather, and the Atmosphere

d. Astronomy
● Introduction
● A Brief History of Astronomy
● The Origin of the Universe and Solar System
● The Solar System and its Planets
● How the Earth Was Formed
● The Motions of the Earth
● The Motions of the Moon
● Other Celestial Bodies in Space

e. Physics
● Introduction
● Scalar and Vector Quantities
● Kinematics
● Relative Velocities
● Laws of Motion
● Friction
● Work, Energy, and Power
● Momentum and Impulse
● Fluid Mechanics
● Waves and Optics
● Electricity and Magnetism
● Thermodynamics
● Nuclear Physics
● Introduction to Relativity
UPCAT Science Review Tips and Tricks
● Download or create flashcards to help you remember key terms, concepts,
and formulas.
● As with the math subtest, don’t rely on memorization when studying scientific
formulas. Understand them by heart and practice applying them to test
questions with real-life scenarios.
● Challenge yourself by answering difficult questions containing graphs and data
from scientific research. These often appear in the actual UPCAT.
● There are relatively fewer questions from Physics than from other scientific
subjects, but this may vary from year to year. Use critical thinking skills to
analyze situations and find the best answers.
● While the Science subtest usually has an even distribution of questions for all
subjects, recent UPCAT takers claim they encountered more Earth
Science-related questions. However, UPCAT questions differ yearly, so
instead of letting current trends influence how you review for the exam, take
them with a grain of salt and allot an equal amount of review time to each
Science subject.
● Don’t develop the habit of simply memorizing Science concepts. Most of the
UPCAT questions in this subtest are application-based, meaning they will test
your comprehension of ideas/concepts when applied in real-world situations,
something you won’t develop if you only rely on popular reviewers (e.g., Tome
of Knowledge) containing shortcuts/summaries with no context whatsoever.
● Each time you study a concept, try to discuss it in your own words in writing or
through storytelling. This way, you will remember them better.

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