IMAT
International Medical Admissions Test
The Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) develops and delivers the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT). IMAT is a 100 minute subject-specific admissions test in English for applicants to medicine and surgery and dentistry courses. These courses are taught in English, with places open to both home and international students.
16 public Italian Universities which offer English taught MD degrees, require IMAT.
You can take IMAT at authorised centres all over the world. Each test centre has its own specifications including what time you are required to be present. So please be aware of that and check your centre specifications. A candidate’s total score is calculated using the following formula: 1.5 points for each correct answer, -0.4 points for each wrong answer, 0 points for each question not answered. An overall total score will be reported, together with a score on each section. The minimum score for the ranks is 20 points.
IMAT TEST FORMAT
IMAT is a pen-and-paper test and it is divided into five sections:
- Reading skills and knowledge acquired during studies (4q)
- Logical reasoning and problem-solving (5q)
- Biology (23q)
- Chemistry (15q)
- Physics and Mathematics (13q).
Reading skills and knowledge acquired during studies
The first section consists of 4 multiple-choice questions and tests Reading skills and knowledge acquired during studies,
Reading skills and knowledge acquired during studies
Section 2 consists of 5 multiple-choice questions,
The questions evaluate your thinking, reasoning and analytical skills, and test your ability to follow logical steps in different contexts, recognize limitations in arguments, solve problems and separate relevant from irrelevant information.
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: BIOLOGY
Biology section consists of 23 multiple-choice questions and tests the ability to apply scientific knowledge from school science, Biology
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: CHEMISTRY
Chemistry section consists of 15 multiple-choice questions and tests the ability to apply scientific knowledge from school science, Chemistry.
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: PHYSICS & MATHEMATICS
Section 5 consists of 13 multiple-choice questions and tests the ability to apply scientific knowledge from school science, Physics and Mathematics.
IMAT EXAM REGISTRATION
Registration usually opens early July, and ends late July. The registration period is usually only open for 3 weeks!
Bookings need to be made on the UniversItaly website. Please visit UniversItaly for more information.
You can take IMAT at authorised centres all over the world. Each test centre has its own specifications including what time you are required to be present. So please be aware of that and check your centre specifications.
universities requiring imat
Please visit the website/s of your chosen university/universities for details.