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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Imperial College London Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location London, UKEstablished 1907Interviews December - FebruaryDecisions March onwards
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About Imperial College London
Imperial sits at the intersection of medicine, science and engineering - its London course leans into research, technology and an integrated curriculum from year one.
What makes it different
Heavy emphasis on scientific reasoning and the integrated London course structure. Around a quarter of places are now reserved for international applicants. UCAT is the primary shortlisting factor, with personal-statement use limited to exceptional cases.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. Six-year MBBS BSc with integrated science teaching from Year 1. Compulsory intercalated BSc in Year 4. Clinical placements from Year 3 across Imperial-affiliated NHS Trusts in west London.
Research strengths
Imperial College London has notable research strength in Genomics, Translational research, Surgical innovation, Public health & global health.
Intercalation
Compulsory intercalated BSc in Year 4 - wide subject choice.
Interview
Imperial College London interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Two-part online interview: an asynchronous MMI where you record answers to recorded prompts, plus a more conventional online MMI with live interviewers. Stations test communication, ethical reasoning, problem solving and motivation for medicine.
Intake
~271 home + ~74 overseas fee status places per year (one of the largest international intakes in the UK).
At a glance
Founded in 1907, based in London. Programmes offered: Medicine, Bioengineering, Public Health.
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Imperial College London for 2027 entry entry — based on its published cut-offs and recent admissions data. Treat it as a target to aim past, not a guarantee.
- Home2340
- Contextual2180
- International2330
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Imperial College London
A-Level requirements
A*AA at A-level with the A* in Chemistry or Biology
Contextual A-Level offer
AAA at A-level for contextual applicants
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry and Biology both required
A-Level resit policy
Resit qualifications not accepted
GCSE requirements
Grade 6/B in GCSE English Language. No further GCSE requirements.
International Baccalaureate
38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology
Graduate-entry degree requirement
Graduate applicants accepted on the standard 6-year MBBS - typically holding 2:1 or higher in any subject, plus required A-level Chemistry and Biology grades
UCAT Selection at Imperial College London
Weighting
UCAT-led shortlisting once academic minimums met. Cohort-specific cut-offs published per cycle. Personal statement only consulted in exceptional circumstances. SJT band 4 rejection only.
SJT band
Band 4 rejected, otherwise B1, B2 & B3 equal
Contextual / WP eligibility
Contextual UCAT cut-off ~150 points lower than non-contextual home (2170 vs 2320). Contextual offer AAA (vs A*AA standard). Around a quarter of places now reserved for international applicants.
Home - lowest invited
22652025 entry23202026 entry
Contextual - lowest invited
21232025 entry21702026 entry
International - lowest invited
23102026 entry
UCAT is the primary shortlisting factor. Personal statement only used in exceptional circumstances. SJT band 4 auto-rejected; B1/B2/B3 equal.
SJT Band
Band 4 rejected, otherwise B1, B2 & B3 equal
Specialities offered
Medicine, Bioengineering, Public Health
Interview
How Imperial College London interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - February
Decision date
March onwards
Post-interview chances
All Applicants: 662/852 = 78% (2025). 280 international interviews, ~2130 international applicants.
Tutor insight
The asynchronous round catches a lot of applicants out - practise recording timed answers under similar conditions before the day. Use the brief prep window for each prompt to plan a structure rather than diving straight in. The integrated course is strong material for the "why Imperial" question.
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Home applicants: 2320+ /2700 (2026 entry official cut-off). Contextual applicants: 2170+ /2700 (2026 entry official contextual cut-off). International applicants: 2310+ /2700 (2026 entry official cut-off). UCAT is the primary shortlisting factor. Personal statement only used in exceptional circumstances. SJT band 4 auto-rejected; B1/B2/B3 equal.
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Two-part online interview: an asynchronous MMI where you record answers to recorded prompts, plus a more conventional online MMI with live interviewers. Stations test communication, ethical reasoning, problem solving and motivation for medicine.
Imperial College London typically interviews in December - February.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Heavy emphasis on scientific reasoning and the integrated London course structure. Around a quarter of places are now reserved for international applicants. UCAT is the primary shortlisting factor, with personal-statement use limited to exceptional cases.
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