The Pharmacy College Admissions Test is developed by PsychCorp (a brand of Harcourt Assessment) to test candidates' academic ability and grasp of the scientific knowledge necessary for a successful pharmaceutical education and career. The PCAT is given three times each year, in January, June, and October. Most pharmacy schools require this test, which consists of 280 multiple-choice questions in five content areas:

• Verbal

• Skills

• Reading comprehension

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Quantitative ability (math)

For more PCAT information, visit the Pearson Assessments website.