Healthcare Professions Admission Test in English 2026

When it comes to the admission test for Healthcare Professions taught in English, the same doubts always come up. What do you actually need to study, how many questions are there, how long does the test last, how scoring works, and which subjects really make the difference.
In this article we go through all of that, clearly and without confusion, following only what is officially предусмотрено by the most recent admission regulations and ministerial syllabus currently available.

As of today, for the 2026 intake, no new official document has been published that changes the structure, subjects, or evaluation criteria. The latest valid reference therefore remains the framework used for the 2025 intake. Until a new decree is released, preparation must be based entirely on that structure.

While explaining each part of the exam, we focus on what students actually need to do to prepare effectively, connecting the official rules to practical preparation tools like TestBuddy, our AI-powered software that helps track progress, simulate the real test, and study without unnecessary stress.

Official structure of the admission test

The admission test for Healthcare Professions in English is a written multiple-choice exam.
The test consists of 60 questions, each with 5 possible answers, and only one correct option.

The distribution of questions is fixed at national level and is not decided by individual universities. Each subject area has a precise number of questions, which directly determines its importance in the final score.

Understanding this structure is essential, because it immediately shows where study time should be concentrated. In TestBuddy, this structure is already built in: simulations follow the exact ministerial format, allowing students to train under realistic conditions.

Test duration and exam conditions

The total duration of the test is 100 minutes.
There is no time limit for individual sections: all 60 questions are presented together, and time management is entirely up to the candidate.

The exam is taken in person, in university classrooms, following procedures defined by each university but aligned with national regulations. Identity checks are required, electronic devices are forbidden, and candidates must strictly follow the instructions given by the examination committee.

Knowing the theory is not enough. Managing time under pressure is a crucial skill. This is why full-length, timed simulations in TestBuddy are so important: they help internalize the pace of the exam well before test day.

Subjects included and weight of each section

Not all subjects have the same impact on the final result. Treating them as equal is one of the most common and costly mistakes.

The most important subject is Biology, with 23 questions.
This is followed by Chemistry, with 15 questions.
Then Physics and Mathematics, with 13 questions.
The remaining questions are divided between Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving, 5 questions, and Reading Comprehension and Acquired Knowledge, 4 questions.

This means that more than 60% of the test focuses on Biology and Chemistry alone.
Any preparation strategy that ignores this distribution is inefficient by definition.

In TestBuddy, subject weight is automatically reflected in personalized study plans, with the AI redistributing effort based on both exam relevance and individual performance.

What you actually need to study

Reading comprehension and acquired knowledge

This section assesses text comprehension, the ability to interpret written information, understand complex vocabulary, and identify logical relationships within a passage.
It is not about memorization, but about reading carefully and reasoning correctly.

It also includes basic knowledge related to social, historical, civic, and institutional contexts, always embedded within the comprehension of texts.

Here, studying theory books is far less useful than targeted practice. These skills improve through exposure to realistic questions, which is exactly what TestBuddy provides through guided exercises.

Logical reasoning and problem solving

This section evaluates the ability to reason consistently, solve problems, and complete logical arguments based on given premises.
Questions can be verbal or symbolic and do not rely on specific scientific knowledge.

Many students believe logical reasoning is innate. In reality, it is a trainable skill.
With TestBuddy, it is possible to practice by question type, analyze mistakes, and understand which logical steps are failing, rather than just checking whether an answer is right or wrong.

Biology

Biology is the core subject of the exam.
The syllabus covers molecular biology, cell biology, and human biology, as well as genetics, evolution, and fundamental biochemical processes.

Topics include biological molecules, enzymes, cell structure, mitosis and meiosis, DNA and RNA, protein synthesis, Mendelian genetics, mutations, natural selection, and extend to human tissues, organs, and systems, homeostasis, and energy metabolism.

Questions require connecting concepts, not just recalling definitions.
TestBuddy allows Biology to be studied by subtopic, with clear performance tracking to identify whether difficulties come from theory gaps or application errors.

Chemistry

Chemistry is the second most influential subject.
The syllabus includes general, inorganic, and basic organic chemistry.

Students must know states of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, redox reactions, as well as fundamentals of organic chemistry, including hydrocarbons and functional groups.

Precision is critical here. Even small distractions often lead to wrong answers.
With TestBuddy’s adaptive simulations, weak points become immediately visible, allowing focused improvement instead of unfocused repetition.

Physics and Mathematics

This section combines two disciplines with a strong emphasis on application.

Mathematics includes algebra, equations, functions and graphs, probability and statistics, and elements of plane and analytic geometry.

Physics covers kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, with attention to relationships between physical quantities.

This section is often underestimated, but it can strongly influence ranking outcomes.
Practicing with explained exercises and performance statistics, as done in TestBuddy, helps turn a weakness into a competitive advantage.

Question format

All questions are multiple choice, with a single correct answer.
There are no open-ended questions.

Some questions may include texts, numerical data, formulas, or graphs, particularly in mathematics and statistics, but there is no separate section dedicated exclusively to data interpretation.

The language of the test follows what is officially defined for each academic year.

Scoring system and penalties

The maximum achievable score is 90 points.

Each correct answer is worth 1.5 points.
Each incorrect answer results in a -0.4 point penalty.
Unanswered questions score 0 points.

This scoring system makes random guessing risky. Strategy matters as much as knowledge.

In TestBuddy, scoring simulations fully replicate these rules, helping students learn when answering is worth the risk and when it is not, avoiding costly strategic mistakes.

Official references

All the information presented here is based exclusively on the official ministerial documents currently in force:

Admission regulations and ministerial framework Ministerial Decree 6 August 2025
Official syllabus and subject programs Annex A to the Ministerial Decree
National restricted access portal MUR Accesso Programmato