The GRE? Subject Tests measure achievement in a particular field of study and help departments evaluate applicants' readiness for graduate school.
Carefully developed by committees of examiners with expertise in particular disciplines, each GRE Subject Test measures content taught in undergraduate programs that is important for graduate study in that discipline. The tests are intended for individuals who have an undergraduate major or extensive background in the field. These paper-delivered tests are offered three times per year (September, October and April) in the subject areas described below.
Chemistry Test
The test consists of approximately 130 multiple-choice questions. The content of the test emphasizes the four fields into which chemistry traditionally has been divided: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry.
Mathematics Test
The test consists of approximately 66 multiple-choice questions drawn from Calculus, Algebra and additional topics.
Physics Test
The GRE? Physics Test provides additional information to graduate physics programs.
The test consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions covering Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Atomic Physics, Optics and Wave Phenomena, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Special Relativity, Laboratory Methods and Specialized Topics.
To better meet the needs of graduate-level physics programs, the GRE Physics Test yields three subscores in addition to the total score: (1) Classical Mechanics, (2) Electromagnetism, and (3) Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics.
Psychology Test
The test consists of approximately 205 multiple-choice questions covering Experimental, Social and General Psychology topics. In addition to a total test score, six subscores are reported to better meet the needs of graduate-level psychology programs: Biological, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, Clinical and Measurement/Methodology/Other. Learn more about these enhancements.