About IMAT Exam

Cambridge Admissions collaborated with the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities, and Research to establish the IMAT (MIUR). It is an English-language subject-specific admissions examination for applicants to Italian medicine, surgery, and dentistry programmes.Since these courses are taught in English at Italian universities, they are suitable for international students, though Italian students can also apply.

IMAT|International Medical Admissions Test Guide
IMAT|International Medical Admissions Test Guide

 

Universities that have signed up to participate

The participating universities are mentioned below, and they invite both domestic (Italy) and foreign students to study medicine at Italian universities.

                                                               

University of Siena
University of Turin
University of Padova
University of Bologna
University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’
University of Messina
University of Milan
University of Milan-Bicocca
University of Naples Federico II
University of Pavia
University of Rome ‘Sapienza’
University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’

University of Bari 

IMAT's Exam structure

The IMAT is a four-section paper-and-pencil test: 

1. Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge

2. Biology 

3. Science 

4. Mathematical Physics

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & LOGICAL REASONING 

 There are 22 multiple-choice questions in the General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning section. [12 questions on general knowledge, 10 questions on logical reasoning] and examinations: Problem-solving, argument comprehension, data interpretation, and inference skills; general knowledge

SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: BIOLOGY

The Biology segment contains 18 multiple-choice questions that assess the ability to apply scientific information learned in school.

SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry segment has 12 multiple-choice questions and assesses your ability to apply scientific knowledge from school science.

                                                                

SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS
The Mathematics and Physics section contains eight multiple-choice questions that assess the ability to apply scientific knowledge learned in school science, mathematics, and physics.

Score on the IMAT

The following formula is used to determine a candidate's total score:

Each correct answer is worth 1.5 points, while each incorrect answer is worth 0.4 points.
For each question that is not answered, you will receive 0 points.

REGISTRATION FOR THE IMAT EXAM

Early July is normally the start of registration, and it lasts until late July. Normally, the registration cycle lasts just three weeks!

Reservations must be made via the University website. For more details, go to University

IMAT is available at approved centres all over the world. Each test centre has its own requirements, including the time you must be present. Please be mindful of this and double-check your center's requirements. View a map of approved testing locations.

Preparing for the IMAT Exam

The key to passing the IMAT is to give yourself enough time to prepare and to work on old questions and past papers. Students typically need at least 3 months of full-time research to cover the fundamentals, but this is the absolute minimum.The IMAT covers a wide variety of topics that can't be adequately covered in a few weeks of binge-learning. Our recommendation is to begin preparing for the IMAT as soon as possible and to maintain a regular study schedule.