IMAT 2019 News, Updates and preparation tips

Quick facts about the IMAT

Test formatTest scoring and rulesTest date, locations and priceSample past papers

60 Multiple choice questions (20 critical thinking, 2 culture,18 biology, 12 chemistry, 8 physics and math). 5 possible answers. Negative points for wrong answer. 100 minutes to solve
Test date: September (approximation based on previous years, more details by May 2019)

Negative scoring: +1.5 point for correct answer, 0 for no answer, -0,4 points for wrong answer (guessing)
No calculators, no periodic table are given or allowed
Maximum possible mark 90 points
Minimal score for admission (varies according to demand): approx. 37 points

Cost: GBP 105 or EUR 120 or USD 164
Test is held once per year and valid for all public medical schools in English in Italy, just for the same year
Test date: September (approximation based on previous years, more details by May 2019)
Places: IMAT can be taken in most major cities (NY, Dubai, London, Tel-aviv, Athens, Barcelona, etc)

All past IMAT papers can be downloaded as PDF here

How to prepare for IMAT

Online IMAT courselearn anywhere and anytime online in an interactive, self-paced manner with video materials with optional live tutors.

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Classroom IMAT coursefor a fully-immersive, structured frontal courses in a small group with like-minded people guided by experienced tutors. Especially for those who have little or limited previous knowledge or need a thorough repetition.

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IMAT books For highly self-disciplined and self-motivated people to use in self-study or as a supplement to other courses.

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IMAT 2019 News and updates

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Imat exam dates and application

Jun 14, 2018 Official IMAT 2018 Directive released (English)

Apr 8, 2018 URGENT Deadlines for pre-application to several English medical schools in 2018

Mar 30, 2018 The official date for the 2018 IMAT is out!

Jan 19, 2018 7 things top achievers do when preparing for a test

Aug 6, 2017 IMAT 2017 competition: one thousand candidates in Bologna

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Previous IMAT test papers

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IMAT topics list

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IMAT Books and preparation tips updated for 2018

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IMAT 2018 Intensive course Review & Coupon

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IMAT Online course

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Alex is a graduate of Harvey Medical course in English, taught in Pavia University and the founder of MEDschool.it. He currently pursuits his carrier in Ophthalmology and ophthalmic gene therapy research in Germany.