The competency test is a multiple-choice test for reasoning and critical thinking in pre-medical science. The test verifies the candidate's analytical abilities and the ability to solve problems logically, based on the provided information, general knowledge, and the basics of medicine. Knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics is checked through tasks based on reasoning skills.

NOTE:
Candidate can sit the Medical University of Warsaw competency test ONLY ONCE per recruitment cycle.
The candidate must pay the application fee to sit the competency test.

The competency test consists of 100 questions divided into 4 sections:
Biology – 30 questions
Physics – 30 questions
Chemistry – 30 questions
Medical aptitude – 10 questions.

Each question has four answers, but only one is correct. You can get 1 point for every correct answer. The maximum score is 100 points. You can navigate freely between sections and questions during the test. Try browsing on the trial test. You will receive an email two days before the scheduled test date with a link to the trial test.

You may find some sample test questions and the syllabuses:
1. Syllabus Chemistry
2. Syllabus Physics
3. Syllabus Biology
During the competency test you may use the physics formulas and Periodic Table:
4. Periodic Table
5. Physics Formulas
Sample test questions:
6. Samples test

Online Competency Test applies to candidates from all over the world and all time zones.
Note:

1. Two days before the session, you will receive an email with a link to the trial test and the competency test.
2. The test is available for several hours. The hours are given according to GMT. You will find the time ranges in the email.
3. We arrange the test dates based on GMT in the country you reside in (country of residence). Please, fill in correctly the country of residence in the ORS. Please check the time ranges in your country when you receive the exam (e.g. https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/). 

ONLINE COMPETENCY TEST REQUIREMENTS AND ORGANISATION

Online Test Requirements:

1. Using a computer or laptop with a camera. The exam cannot be taken via mobile phone or tablet.
2. Installation of the appropriate Internet browser: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
3. Having a stable internet connection at home. Here, the problem is that options with access via a mobile network do often not provide opportunities to maintain a proper data flow. Meanwhile, the exam will last 100 minutes plus organizational issues. Therefore, a stable connection for at least 2 hours is required.

ONLINE TEST ORGANISATION:

1. Please prepare the necessary documents, photo, check your payment a few days before the test:

1. Each candidate should upload a scan of the passport to the ORS. Before the online examination, you will be asked to show your passport for verification. The document should be the same as in the ORS.
2. Check the payment in the ORS – only candidates who paid the application fee may sit the exam.
3. We will use your photo from the ORS for identification. Each candidate is required to add a recent photo. Read in the ORS the photo requirements carefully. Check if the photo in the ORS is of good quality and has been taken correctly.
4. Check if you have selected the date of the competency test in the ORS.

2. Check your online account and emails regularly for information and updates:

Two days before the competency test, you will get an email with links:
  – To check the system compatibility
  – For the trial test
  – Button to start the Competency test

You will also receive an email explaining how to choose your test time.

ONLINE COMPETENCY TEST RULES

1. The entire duration of the test will be recorded and monitored by the Admissions Board, which reserves the right to invalidate your test if there is suspicion of test fraud.
2. You have to be alone, in a quiet and well-lit space. You are not allowed to talk or sing during the test.
3. You must not wear any headphones during the exam. You cannot wear a mask or dark glasses during the exam. You must not wear hoods or hats during the exam unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your face should be visible during the whole exam.
4. You are not allowed to stand up during the test (in other words, you are not allowed to take toilet breaks). Any disturbing movements will result in the invalidation of your test.
5. You cannot use a cell phone, tablet, MP3 player, or any other electronic device.
6. You are allowed to use the cell phone only if contacting the test administrator in case of technical problems during the test. Before making the call, you must show your cell phone to the webcam and state that you call the test administrator.
7. You cannot use any aids or consult any resources like textbooks, written notes, etc.
8. You must be on the examination page throughout the entire exam. Any attempt to navigate, go outside the exam page, open other websites, or bookmarks in your browser is recorded and may lead to the test being closed, which is considered a disqualification. If you receive three (3) alerts for disturbing behavior, your test will be invalidated.
9.  Disturbing behavior, an attempt to cheat, cheating, soliciting the help of someone else, or sharing test content through social media during the test, any form of screen capture, recording, or copying the test contents will result in your test’s invalidation.
10. The Admissions Board reserves the right to invalidate your test if it deems your webcam is malfunctioning, damaged, or impaired, the camera is partially or fully covered during the test, or if your image is obscure.
    
    

The competency test is a multiple-choice test in reasoning and critical thinking in premedical sciences. The test verifies the candidate’s analytical skills and ability to solve problems logically, based on information provided, general knowledge, and foundations of medicine. Knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics is checked through problems based on reasoning skills.

You are allowed:

1. To use a white sheet of paper and a pen (or pencil) to make notes. At the beginning of the test, you must show the paper sheet to the webcam. You will have to destroy your notes afterward. 
2. To consume a drink during the test. 
3. To use the physics formulas and Periodic Table sent by the University. Print the documents. Any time You want to use it – show it to the camera.

Suppose your competency test session was disqualified due to an apparent infringement of the regulations resulting in a fail grade. In that case, you have the right to appeal the decision and add your explanations to the issue. The appeal should be sent by email to recruitment.dentistry@wum.edu.pl  on the fifth working day from the date of the examination at the latest. Each appeal will be reviewed together with the recording of your examination session and reassessed. You will receive a final judgment on the issue within one week.

TO START THE ONLINE COMPETENCY TEST:

1. Read the competency test rules carefully. All the information therein is deemed given and binding.
2. Read competency test organization.
3. Remember or note your ORS ID number. You may check it in the Main panel of the ORS.
4.  Prepare your passport – same as stored in the ORS.
5. Prepare the printout of the formulas and Periodic Table provided by the University. You may use these documents during the test. If you want to use it – remember to show it to the camera.
6. Prepare a white sheet of paper and a pen or pencil to make notes. At the beginning of the test, you must show the paper sheet to the webcam. You will have to destroy your notes afterward.
7. Good luck!