Welcome to the School of Medicine MBBS Offer-Holder Hub
Offer Holder Event
We are holding an in-person event for MBBS offer holders on Friday 25 April.
This event is your chance to learn all about the Medicine course at ICSM:
- Next steps for Admissions;
- What happens in Phase 1 of the curriculum;
- Student Experience - hear from the ICSM Student Union team and ask question to current medical students;
- Take a tour of our South Kensington campus;
- And what about life in London? Find out what it's like to study in the world's best city for students, and learn more about your accommodation options while studying at Imperial.
Register for the event by completing this Offer Holders' Event form. Don't miss out!
Welcome to Imperial College School of Medicine
We are delighted to welcome all of our offer holders for the MBBS programme, for entry in 2025.
Imperial’s Faculty of Medicine is one of the largest in Europe, with multiple medical campuses across north and west London. We have partnerships with a wide range of NHS Trusts, hospitals and clinics, providing access to a large and diverse patient population.
Our reimagined MBBS curriculum blends scientific knowledge with clinical skills teaching as early as the first term, enabling you to gain clinical experience right from the start. Alongside our outstanding local partnerships and placement opportunities, this approach allows us to provide a broad and balanced clinical learning experience throughout the course.
The ICSM faculty boasts a wealth of clinical expertise, internationally competitive research, and teachers who are leaders in the field, placing you at the cutting edge of medicine. The course is delivered through a range of innovative and traditional teaching methods, including lectures, small group teaching, computer workshops, laboratory classes and problem-based learning.
You might be wondering what life at Imperial will be like outside the classroom. Are you new to London, or new to the UK? Maybe you're wondering what accommodation options you'll have and what will be best for you? How about managing your finances, or working alongside your studies? And what about Imperial's 340+ clubs and societies? The resources on this page, our Offer Holder Hub and Offer Holder Events are here to help.
We look forward to welcoming you to ICSM in 2025!
Timeline and Key Dates
Timeline
- May - We highly recommend that you review your financing arrangements for your course and begin to make plans for the years ahead. For more information, please read up on How to Apply for Student Finance.
- Mid May - If Imperial is your Firm choice, you will be able to select your accommodation choice. Find out more on How to Apply for Accommodation.
- End of May / Early June – You will receive a request to complete enhanced DBS application received. Keep an eye on your emails and you Offer Holders' Bulletin for more information.
- Early June – You will receive a request to complete your pre-arrival Health Questionnaire and vaccination history from Occupational Health. Keep an eye on your emails and you Offer Holders' Bulletin for more information.
Key Dates
- 18 July - Last day to apply to be guaranteed a place in our accommodation.
- 21 July - If Imperial is your Insurance choice you will receive an email invite to apply for accommodation.
- 24 July – Deadline to submit confirmation of already achieved qualifications and/or proof of English Language, as per your offer conditions.
- 14 August - A Level results published.
- 22 August – Deadline for confirmation of outstanding qualifications or offer conditions (eg. proof of English Language). Failure to meet this deadline could result in losing your place on the course.
- Early September - Candidates who have secured a place in university accommodation will be notified by email. Offers must be accepted by the date specified in the email.
- 27 September - Moving in day!
Welfare Support
Throughout your degree, you will be supported by the School of Medicine Welfare team. If you are struggling with anything during your course, the Welfare Team is here to help, and to make sure that any necessary adjustments can be put in place. Each student is assigned an academic tutor who can support the transition to university, in particular around adapting to new learning methods required for studying medicine. In this video, ICSM Student Union President Lilia Evans discusses the welfare and mental health support available.
You can also have a look at our Mental Health section on the website.
Visit the campus from the comfort of your home
If you cannot travel to visit our campus, with our 360 Virtual Tour website, you will feel like you're already there!
What's on the course?
The six-year Imperial College MBBS undergraduate curriculum has recently undergone a major review aligned with the Imperial College Learning and Teaching strategy. The reimagined curriculum commenced in October 2019 and is carefully designed to prepare you comprehensively for clinical practice and life in the NHS in an increasingly digital world, as well as in preparation for the new Medical Licensing Assessment.
You will be based at the South Kensington campus and Charing Cross campus (near Hammersmith) throughout your studies. You will also be undertaking clinical and General Practice attachments across London and further afield.
The curriculum integrates science, clinical experience, skills and professionalism through three Phases, each building on the knowledge and skills acquired in the last. Lecture-based content has been reduced with the introduction of a blended learning approach, more small-group teaching and the incorporation of innovative digital materials. You will have protected time to prepare for teaching sessions beforehand, as well as to consolidate your learning after sessions. Imperial's reputation for excellence in science and research is preserved and modernised in this curriculum, preserving the history and tradition of Imperial's sought-after MBBS programme and transforming it ready to prepare the clinicians and medical scientists of the future.
The School is focussed on student wellbeing and offers significant support outside the curriculum itself, both academically and from a welfare perspective. The curriculum now reduces the burden of high-stakes assessments, and includes modules to help you understand and manage your own health-related behaviours. The introduction of an Academic Tutor structure means the support network begins from your first week, and your Tutor will meet with you regularly to provide feedback and study skills advice via a coaching approach, ensuring you always have the tools and skills to manage your studies throughout your programme.
If you are interested in extra-curricular activities, you should also check out the I-Explore programme, which allows you to develop your passions whilst earning credits toward your degree.
Ready to come to Imperial?
International Students
We want to do everything we can to help you to prepare for Imperial - to make sure you're ready to join us in September.
If you are an international student, please visit Imperial College's International Students' page for bespoke information and advice, including visa and immigration steps.
You can also keep up-to-date with the latest travelling information.
Are you ready to start?
The shift from A-Levels or equivalent to university can be a challenge as you get used to more self-guided study - but our students are here to help! Check out our Student Blog for more experiences and top tips!
Student Profiles
Valentin
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I grew up in a German city called Leipzig. I went to an international school and did the IB programme, before starting to study Medicine in Autumn 2020. I enjoy exploring London, especially because of its great variety of restaurants, theatres, bars and clubs.
What made you want to study medicine?
I enjoyed both Biology and Chemistry during GCSEs and Sixth Form. After a work experience in the lab, I realised that I wanted more human interactions and found value in giving something back to the community. I then did a work experience in the hospital, where I learned to appreciate how many possibilities you have to specialise in as a doctor. I also really liked the idea of being able to pursue both an academic and clinical career.
Why Imperial?
If I was going to leave my home country, I wanted to go to one of the best medical schools in the world. The idea of studying in a massive city like London intimidated me at first, but it also allowed me to explore so many different things and never get bored. I also really wanted to do an intercalated BSc and Imperial has some of the top scientists in the world as its lecturers and project leads. It has the largest number of societies of any university in England, making it much easier to find something you enjoy doing and socialising with other students.
What are your top tips for offer holders?
I think it is really important that you try and meet many people at the beginning. Go to as many events as possible and enjoy yourself - remember that everyone else is in the same position as you and is trying to make new friends. Work intensity can increase quickly after the first month, so try and use the extra time you get at the beginning to explore the city with your new friends and flatmates. You should also think about what you want to get out of your university experience - what is most important to you? This way you can set goals and organise your university time in a way that makes you happy!
Noor Halim
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I lived on a small island called Bahrain for my entire life until moving to London to start uni in 2020. I’m an international student with a very mixed background, so I love meeting new people from different walks of life! My favourite hobby is talking too much, but I also enjoy listening to music, making art, and baking with my flatmate.
What made you want to study medicine?
I love puzzles and problem-solving, but I need to be around other people to stay focused and fulfilled. I love that medicine is a combination of analytical thinking and learning, and also social, team-based work. Every day brings something new, and I know that I will never be bored on a busy hospital ward! I get to put my brain to work in a way that fulfils me, while also bringing meaningful change to people’s lives, and that’s a perfect balance for me.
Why Imperial?
Top secret information: Imperial wasn’t originally my top choice! Imperial’s course structure, early clinical exposure, and incredible teaching from pioneers in their fields is unrivalled, but it is the people that make it special. It was actually meeting other students and offer holders at interview or online (thanks, COVID!) and feeling like I could fit in best here that won me over, and I’m so glad I changed my mind. It’s also fantastic to be in London, where there is so much happening all of the time, right on your doorstep! No regrets at all.
Your top tips for offer holders?
- Congratulate yourself! Achieving an offer to study medicine anywhere is a fantastic feat, and you should take a minute to be proud of yourself before you move on to worrying about the next step.
- Visit your unis, join offer holder chats, and talk to current students. It is the people that make Imperial what it is for me, and that will be true of any university. No amount of prestigious ranking and reputation can make six long years enjoyable if you don’t feel happy and supported by your peers, so don’t underestimate the value of “vibes” when making your decisions.
- Throw yourself into new opportunities when uni starts: go to events, join loads of societies, push yourself to try things that scare you. I only started doing that in my fourth year, and I regret missing out for so long! Learn from my mistakes.
More information
Role models at Imperial
Other resources
MSC & GMC
Take a look at the Medical Schools Council's videos on:
Learn more about life as a doctor through the General Medical Council’s webpages. Explore topics such as the medical licensing assessment, good medical practice and the 'fitness to practise' standards by which you must abide.
Careers
Interested in finding out more about your career prospects? Visit the Careers Service website for guidance on writing your CV, planning your career and for tips on finding jobs. The Careers Service also hosts several careers events, workshops and talks.
You can find more information on all of these on the Imperial's Careers Service webpage.
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