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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Entry year covered: 2027
Considering Imperial Medicine? Here's a complete breakdown of entry requirements, admissions criteria, and the application process for 2027 entry.
Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the world. The Faculty of Medicine offers a distinctive 6-year programme that combines the MBBS qualification with an integrated BSc, allowing students to graduate with dual qualifications. This research-focused approach reflects Imperial's status as one of the UK's leading science and technology universities.
The medical school is renowned for its cutting-edge research, innovative curriculum, and exceptional clinical training across multiple NHS trusts in London. Since 2019, Imperial has implemented an updated spiral curriculum that emphasises early clinical contact, team-based learning, and progressive development of clinical skills throughout the programme.
Note: Imperial also runs the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine in partnership with the University of Cumbria, offering a separate 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine programme. This programme has different entry requirements and is designed for graduates looking to train as doctors in the North West of England. See our Pears Cumbria School of Medicine guide for details.
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UCAS Code: A100 | 6 years
The flagship 6-year integrated programme combining medical training with a BSc research degree. Open to UK and international applicants. Includes an intercalated BSc year (Year 4) as a mandatory part of the programme.
You are viewing this courseUCAS Code: A101 | 4 years
A separate 4-year graduate entry programme delivered at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine in Carlisle. Designed for Home students with science or healthcare degrees. Uses GAMSAT or UCAT.
View Pears Cumbria programme| Route | UCAS Code | Length | Minimum entry standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine MBBS/BSc (the course this page covers) | A100 | 6 years, starting October 2027 | A*AA including Chemistry and Biology with the A* in one of those two (38 IB points). For contextual offers the A* may be in any subject. |
| Graduate Entry Medicine, Pears Cumbria School of Medicine | A101 | 4 years | Graduate entry, Home students only. See the dedicated page. |
| Gateway / foundation year route into Medicine | Not published — Imperial does not run one. The widening participation mechanism for A100 is the contextual UCAT threshold, not a separate course. | ||
A100 UCAS institution code: I50. Application deadline for 2027 entry: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. Both verified on Imperial's own course page.
The following requirements apply to the 6-year Medicine MBBS/BSc programme (A100) at Imperial College London's main campus. For the Pears Cumbria Graduate Entry programme, see the dedicated page linked above.
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level Grades | A*AA (A* in either Chemistry or Biology) |
| Required Subjects | Chemistry and Biology (both required) |
| Minimum Requirement | A*AA including Chemistry and Biology (A* in either Chemistry or Biology) |
| Contextual Offer | A*AA — for contextual offers the A* can be in any subject |
| Not Accepted | General Studies, Critical Thinking |
| Resits | Not accepted (except with exceptional mitigating circumstances) |
All applicants must sit the UCAT in the same year they apply. Imperial switched from BMAT to UCAT in 2025 and uses UCAT scores as a primary factor in shortlisting applicants for interview.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum total, Home applicants (2026 entry) | 2320 out of 2700 |
| Minimum total, contextual applicants (2026 entry) | 2170 out of 2700 — a 150-point reduction |
| 2027 entry thresholds | Not yet published. Imperial states thresholds "will vary year to year depending on the distribution of scores in each cohort of applicants and the ratio of applicants to places". Treat the 2026 figures as a guide, not a target. |
| UCAT Scale | Scored out of 2700 (Abstract Reasoning removed) |
| SJT Requirement | Band 3 minimum — Band 4 is discounted. This applies to contextual applicants too; there is no SJT relaxation. |
| Interview Invitations | Imperial normally interviews the top third of applicants, on a rolling basis from December |
| Mitigating circumstances | For 2027 entry, special circumstances must be submitted via UCAT. Imperial states it is "unable to consider any mitigating circumstances that do not come via UCAT directly." |
"Imperial is one of the most UCAT-dependent medical schools. Your score genuinely matters here. With the switch from BMAT to UCAT, they now use clear thresholds to shortlist, which means scoring in the top percentiles is essential. The good news is that UCAT can be prepared for systematically, and that's exactly what we help students do at Future Doc."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Note: The UCAT format changed in July 2025 with the removal of Abstract Reasoning, reducing the maximum score from 3,600 to 2,700. Cut-off scores and statistics from previous years may not directly apply to the current format.
Imperial uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. Its stated reason is that getting several independent interviewer assessments means a candidate who does less well on one component can still be assessed fairly on the others.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) |
| Number of stations | Not published. Imperial's own MMI page describes the station topics and marking but does not state how many stations there are, and warns that "questions and stations may vary through the years". |
| Time per station | 5 minutes to answer the questions in each station |
| Scoring | 10 points per station — 6 for content (what you say) and 4 for communication (how you say it) |
| Invitation timing | Rolling invitations from December, based on UCAT performance, to roughly the top third of applicants |
| Mitigating circumstances at interview | Imperial publishes a Mitigating Circumstances Form for MMIs, due 5 working days before your interview |
Imperial states there is often no right or wrong answer — the interviewers are assessing your ability to explain your thinking. If you change your mind mid-answer, say so and explain your reasoning; that is treated as reflectiveness, not indecision.
Important: Imperial explicitly advises candidates to stay up to date with current healthcare news. They believe MMIs give fair and accurate results because multiple assessments mean one poor station doesn't determine your overall outcome.
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| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Applications per place | 6 : 1 (2025, published on Imperial's own course page) |
| Places (2026 entry) | 271 Home and 74 Overseas |
| Places (2027 entry) | Not published at the time of review |
| Interview invitations | Imperial normally interviews the top third of applicants, sending invitations on a rolling basis from December |
| Total number of applications | Not published as an absolute figure — Imperial publishes the 6:1 ratio instead |
| Overall acceptance rate | Not published. |
| UCAT threshold (2026 entry, Home) | 2320 out of 2700, SJT Band 3 minimum |
| Application deadline (2027 entry) | Thursday 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time |
Imperial takes a thoughtful approach to work experience. They require applicants to demonstrate understanding of healthcare realities and the skills needed for medicine, but they do not specify minimum hours or particular types of placements.
"Imperial explicitly says they care more about what you understood and learned from your experiences than what you actually did. This is refreshing, but it also means you need to be excellent at reflection. In your personal statement and interview, you need to articulate insights about medicine that go beyond 'I saw doctors helping patients.' Think about the challenges, the systems, the emotions."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
No
Imperial does not accept resits for the Medicine MBBS programme. Qualifications that have been resat will not be considered unless you have applied for mitigating circumstances with exceptional supporting evidence. This is one of the strictest resit policies among UK medical schools.
Yes
Re-applicants can apply again to Imperial. You will need to demonstrate meaningful improvement in your application since your previous attempt, whether through enhanced UCAT preparation, additional experiences, or refined reflection.
Accepted (A100 only)
| Programme | International Students |
|---|---|
| Medicine MBBS/BSc (A100) | 74 Overseas places available |
| Graduate Entry (Pears Cumbria) | Home students only |
Note: International applicants are subject to the same academic and UCAT requirements as Home applicants. EU students who commenced studies after 1 August 2021 are charged overseas fees.
A contextual offer is an adjustment a university makes for applicants whose circumstances have made their education harder than the grades alone suggest. Universities use them because they recognise that two students with the same predicted grades have not always had the same run at them. They are a formal, published part of the admissions process — not a favour, and not something you have to argue for.
What the adjustment actually is varies by school, and it matters more than most applicants realise. Depending on where you apply, qualifying can mean: a lower grade offer; being ranked against other widening participation applicants rather than the whole field; a guaranteed or prioritised interview; a lower admissions test threshold or extra shortlisting points; relaxed GCSE or subject requirements; or access to a separate gateway or foundation year route.
At Imperial the adjustment is almost entirely a UCAT one. The grades do not move. If you are weighing Imperial against a school that drops two A-Level grades for contextual applicants, that distinction should change your shortlist.
You must be a UK applicant with Home fee status, plus meet at least one of the following:
If you meet any of those conditions, Imperial will apply a lower UCAT cut-off to your application and relax one subject requirement. It will not lower the grades it asks of you.
| How it helps | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| A lower UCAT shortlisting threshold | For 2026 entry the contextual threshold was 2170 against 2320 for other Home applicants — a 150-point reduction, and the single most valuable thing on this page. At a school that interviews only the top third of applicants, 150 points is the difference between being read and being filtered. |
| The A* can be in any subject | The standard A*AA requires the A* in Biology or Chemistry. Imperial states: "For contextual offers, the A* can be in any subject." If your strongest subject is Maths or an essay subject, that is a genuine, specific relaxation. |
| Rolling interview invitations from December | Invitations go out on a rolling basis from December based on UCAT performance. Clearing the lower threshold puts you in that queue earlier. |
| College-wide guarantees sit underneath | Imperial's institution-wide contextual scheme guarantees an interview to eligible applicants predicted at least AAA who meet the department's contextual admissions test threshold, and guarantees an offer at the department's minimum entry level where the applicant is predicted at least AAA, shows motivation in the personal statement, and meets departmental test and interview minimums. The scheme explicitly includes a reduced minimum threshold for UCAT and GAMSAT. |
For how every other school handles this, see see every UK medical and dental school's widening participation scheme.
| Fee Status | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Home (UK) — 2027 entry | £10,050 per year |
| Overseas — 2027 entry | £61,550 per year |
Both figures are published on Imperial's own A100 course page for October 2027 entry. Imperial charges Home fees in line with the Government's fee cap and expects the fee to rise each year with inflation; the 2028–29 cap has not been announced. Imperial also notes that its Bursary funding for MBBS students in their clinical years increases from 2026–27, with all MBBS students in clinical years receiving additional bursary money on top of the existing bursary.
Imperial's 6-year MBBS/BSc programme is structured into three phases, with an integrated BSc year that sets it apart from most other UK medical schools.
The first phase integrates scientific knowledge with clinical skills and professional values. Teaching covers all body systems through lectures, scientific practicals, and case-based learning. Students gain early clinical exposure through community healthcare placements. Year 3 includes substantial clinical attachments in primary care, medicine, and surgery (10 weeks each).
A distinctive feature of the Imperial programme: all students complete a BSc during Year 4. You select a pathway from various research areas, complete taught modules, produce a literature review through group work, and undertake an independent research project. You graduate with a BSc in addition to your MBBS, with the award title reflecting your chosen pathway.
Clinical placements across hospital and community settings in various specialties, medicine, and surgery. These rotations integrate your knowledge and prepare you for Foundation training. Following final examinations and the Medical Licensing Assessment, there is a preparation for practice module including a pre-foundation assistantship and an elective period.
Exceptional students may be offered the opportunity to include a PhD as part of their studies, reflecting Imperial's strong research focus.
Imperial students train across multiple prestigious NHS sites in London:
Applying to medical school requires more than meeting the minimum entry requirements. Here are practical steps to strengthen your application:
For an overview of all UK medical schools and how they compare, see the UK Medical Schools hub page.
For 2026 entry Imperial applied a minimum total UCAT score of 2320 for Home applicants and 2170 for contextual applicants, out of 2700, with SJT Band 3 as the minimum in both cases. Thresholds for 2027 entry are not published and Imperial says they vary each year with the cohort. Imperial normally interviews the top third of applicants, so aim well above the published minimum.
Imperial uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. You get 5 minutes per station, and answers are marked out of 6 for content and 4 for communication. Imperial does not publish a station count and says stations vary from year to year, so do not plan around a fixed number.
Generally no. Imperial has a strict no-resits policy for Medicine. Qualifications that have been resat will not be accepted unless you have applied for mitigating circumstances with exceptional evidence. This makes Imperial one of the most restrictive medical schools for resit applicants.
Yes, Imperial is an excellent choice for international students, with 74 overseas places available for the 6-year MBBS/BSc programme. However, the Pears Cumbria Graduate Entry programme is only open to Home students. International fees are approximately £53,700 per year.
Very important. Imperial expects the majority of your GCSEs to be grades 9-7 (A*-A), including minimum Grade B in English Language and Grade 7 (A) in Mathematics and science subjects. While there's no formal GCSE point scoring system, strong GCSEs are expected alongside your A-Level and UCAT performance.
Imperial's MBBS/BSc is a unique integrated programme where Year 4 is dedicated to completing a BSc degree. This research year allows students to develop scientific skills, conduct independent research, and graduate with dual qualifications. It reflects Imperial's status as a research-intensive university.
Focus on three areas: achieve strong academics (A*AA with excellent GCSEs), prepare intensively for the UCAT to score in the top percentiles, and develop meaningful reflections on your experiences that demonstrate insight into medicine. Most applicants treat these as separate tasks, which is why the national success rate is just 16%. Future Doc's Predictable Offer Protocol coordinates every element as one interconnected system, which is why 93% of their students receive at least one offer.
Yes, Imperial is consistently ranked among the top 10 medical schools globally. It offers exceptional research opportunities, world-class facilities, and clinical training across major London teaching hospitals. The integrated BSc year is particularly valuable for students interested in academic medicine or research careers.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine admissions and interviews | feo-admissions-interviews@imperial.ac.uk — the address Imperial publishes for in-cycle deferral requests and interview queries |
| Course page | imperial.ac.uk — Medicine MBBS/BSc |
| Address | Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK |
| Switchboard | +44 (0)20 7589 5111 |
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Last updated: October 2026. Information verified against Imperial College London admissions pages and Medical Schools Council guidance.
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