2027 preparation note: This planner uses the previous exam syllabus and format as a preparation baseline. The official 2027 syllabus and exam format have not yet been confirmed.
Welcome to the IMAT 2027 Study Planner, your ultimate guide to ace the exam and enter your dream medical school. This comprehensive planner will provide you with a solid foundation and guidance for the months of study ahead.
My name is Ari, and I am a medical student at the University of Pavia. I created this small family business (that my sister and I run) to reach and help as many people as I can. One of the first free study materials I created on this website was the study planner, which was last updated in 2022 (you can use it as a preparation baseline for IMAT 2027 while awaiting the official 2027 syllabus).
The planner includes daily plans, topics, and pages of study, with an emphasis on the most crucial topics and exercises to follow. We will also share the best tips for studying, the most valuable resources, and strategies for success.
To ensure accessibility, we have written this planner in direct and simple English. Your language skills will improve as you read and engage with the material. We encourage you to read and understand the guide and accompanying books with enthusiasm! Something important to note is that the previous exam format included English-skill questions, while the official 2027 format remains unconfirmed, so it's important to be able to face the level of English in the books I use in this planner - if the English is too hard for you, you might want to improve it before taking the exam and diving into the material.
The planner is based on the Pearson IB Books, and I have included the required syllabus chapters and pages as a daily schedule, along with a checklist and extra resources. The study planner spans 10 weeks, with 5 days of study per week and an emphasis on taking breaks to rest. While the planner is designed to be completed over 8 weeks, we understand that completion times may vary based on individual schedules.
If you are interested (although not mandatory at all) my course contains questions summaries and recommend YouTube videos that follow the same exact planner, which you can find over here: (but remember you can study for the IMAT using free resources).
Set aside a fixed hour each weekend to tidy your flashcards and log what still feels shaky. The planner moves quickly, and this weekly audit keeps the revision wheels turning while the content pile grows.
Last year’s exam · IMAT 2026
48 of the 60 IMAT 2026 questions were already in my course.
I put the real exam questions next to mine, side by side, so you can see for yourself.
The real IMAT 2026 paper, 60 questions in exam order: 48 were already in my course, 8 of them almost identical to questions in my question bank, 38 with a similar question and 2 taught in a lesson. 12 had no close match.
IMAT 2027 Recommended Books (For The Study Planner)
The books recommended for the IMAT 2027 study planner include Pearson's Biology (A Global Approach), Pearson's Chemistry (Higher Level), Cambridge AS-level and A-level Biology, and Barron's SAT Subject Test books (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology). Additionally, we suggest using SAT Maths for Dummies and Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry.
Pearson's Biology and Chemistry books are the most essential IMAT 2027 study planner resources. They cover the required syllabus comprehensively and provide a strong foundation for understanding the topics.
Pearson's book for IMAT biology
Pearson's book for IMAT Chemsitry
Cambridge AS-level and A-level Biology books offer a more advanced understanding of the subject matter and can be used after the first revision of the Pearson's books.
Another recommended IMAT book we will use
IMAT Chemsitry book from the study planner
Barron's SAT Subject Test books provide many practice questions, allowing you to test your knowledge and track your progress. These books are also helpful for reviewing key concepts and topics.
SAT Maths for Dummies is a valuable resource for improving your math skills, which are essential for success on the IMAT exam.
Lastly, Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry is a helpful resource for reviewing foundational chemistry concepts and building a stronger understanding of the subject.
We recommend starting with Pearson's Biology and Chemistry books and incorporating the other resources after the first revision. By doing so, you can build a strong foundation of knowledge and supplement your understanding with additional practice and review.
In addition to the planner, please also study chapter 15 until 15.3
Many websites now offer a study planner based on our recommendations and pages using AI. EnterMedSchool has the original study planner for the IMAT, modified and improved over the years and used by tens of thousands of IMAT candidates since 2020. If it’s not EnterMedSchool, it’s not us.
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IMAT 2027 Study Planner
202 pages · PDF, 7 MB
p. 1Cover
p. 3Contents
p. 4How to use this planner
p. 10Day 1: the plan and the checklist
p. 11Day 1: your tools and notes
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Study Plan Calendar
Pick a start day and the guide’s 8 weeks land on your calendar.
40 plan days, 5 a week: Mon, Nov 9 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Then: revision until your exam. Over this period of time, it is crucial to verify and reexamine what you've learned.
D = the day in the original plan.
IMAT Study Planner - Week 1
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Pearson's Biology: Chapters 1 and 2. Pages: 52-64, 76-89. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 2 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapters 3 and 4. Pages: 92-101, 104-110. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 3 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 7. Pages: 163-195. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 1 Pages: 2-26. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 4 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 5. Pages: 114-139. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 2. Pages: 27-52. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 5 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 6. Pages: 141-161. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 3. Pages: 53-71. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 6 | REST DAY |
| DAY 7 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 2
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| DAY 8 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 8. Pages 196-212. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 4. Pages 73-92. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 9 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 16. Pages: 364-384. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 6. Pages: 111-125. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 10 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 12. Pages: 284-302. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 5. Pages: 94-109. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 11 | Revise previous days' flashcards. (Recommended to revise both Day 9 and 10.) Pearson's Biology: Chapter 13. Pages: 304-318. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 12 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapters 9, 40 and 41. Pages: 214-232, 925-967. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 13 | REST DAY |
| DAY 14 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 3
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 15 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 43. Pages: 995- 1011. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 8. Pages:157-184,133-135. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 16 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 43. Pages: 1013-1023. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 9. Pages: 185-190, 194-198. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 17 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 42. Pages: 972-991. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 18 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 44. Pages: 1027-1044. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 19 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 49. Pages: 1141-1160. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 20 | REST DAY |
| DAY 21 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 4
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 22 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 50. Pages: 1163-1191. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 23 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 47. Pages: 1098-1120. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 10. Pages: 198-221. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 24 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 10. Pages: 236-255. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 12. Pages: 268-285. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 25 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 11. Pages: 259-278. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 13. Pages: 133-135, 286-298. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 26 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 48. Pages: 1123-1136. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 15. Pages: 330-352, 357-363. (skip plants) Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 27 | REST DAY |
| DAY 28 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 5
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 29 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 14. Pages: 319-338. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 16. Pages:364-396. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 30 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 45. Pages: 1049-1069. Solve Concept Checks. (Skip embryo and structure of flowers). Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 31 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 21. Pages: 500-515. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 17. Pages: 397-422. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 32 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 22 and 23. Pages: 519-555. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 33 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 24 and 26. Pages: 560-602. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 34 | REST DAY |
| DAY 35 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 6 Revision
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 36 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapter 19. Pages: 447-470. Solve Concept Checks. Cambridge Biology: Chapter 19. Pages: 440, 463-488. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 37 | Revise previous days' flashcards. Pearson's Biology: Chapters 17,18 and 26. Pages: 385-442, 608-622. Solve Concept Checks. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| REVISION PERIOD | Verify and reexamine what you've learned. Study your Anki flashcards and summarise what you've accomplished. Review the syllabus to ensure you've covered all the topics. |
| REVISION PERIOD | Gain different visuals and perspectives of each topic. Recommended Youtube Channels: - Ninja Nerd Science - Armando Biology - Amoeba Sisters - Khan Academy - Organic Chemistry Tutor - AK lectures |
| REVISION PERIOD | You've completed the IMAT Biology syllabus. Ensure you feel confident in your knowledge, as you'll be starting Chemistry soon. |
| THINGS TO NOTE | Memorise: - Structure of glucose. - Structure of phospholipids. - Structure of water. - Simple anatomical structure of the heart. - Direction and pressure of blood, from and to the heart. - The carbonic Buffer System and pH graph. - Blood pressure graphs in different phases. - AIDS, structure and components. - Structures and types of nerve cells. - The Reflex arc.- Structure of sarcomeres, and function. - Gametogenesis. - Oogenesis. - PCR steps. Apprehend: - Peptide Bonds. - 4 Protein Structures and respective Intermolecular Interactions. - Bohr shift and S-shaped curve. - How the body controls the heartbeat. - ECG's briefly. - Types of epithelial cells. - Digestive system and hormones. - Human transport systems. - How penicillin works. - Basic structure of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.- Concept of genetics. - LAC operon. - Mechanisms of evolution. - Concept of Natural Selection. - CRISPR. - Genetic engineering. - Restriction enzymes, their types and functions. - Gel electrophoresis. Practice: - Practice single gene crossing. - Practice dihybrid crossing. - Practice calculating genotype-frequency. |
IMAT Study Planner - Week 7
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 41 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapters 1 and 2. Pages: 2-24. Solve End-of-chapter questions. (Skip chromatography) Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 42 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 3. Pages: 26-40. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 2. Pages: 58-85. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 43 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 4. Pages: 42-60. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 4. Pages: 140-199. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 44 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 13. Pages: 178-186. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 3. Pages: 98-130. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 45 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 4. Pages: 72-86. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 1. Pages: 3-28. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 46 | REST DAY |
| DAY 47 | REST DAY |
IMAT Study Planner - Final Week
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| DAY 48 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapters 5 and 7. Pages: 62-70, 88-96, 104-107. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 9. Pages: 406-425. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 49 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 9. (Skip 9.4) Pages: 110-124. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 7 and 5. Pages: 311-330, 211-247. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 50 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 10. Pages: 126-142. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 6. Pages: 272-300. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 51 | (Recommended to revise Day 44.) Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 16. (Skip 16.3) Pages: 220-238, 214-215. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 52 | Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Chapter 17.3 till 18. Pages: 244-272. Solve End-of-chapter questions. Pearson's Chemistry: Chapter 10. Pages: 464-514. Solve exercises. Create Anki flashcards for what you've learned. Daily dose of general knowledge and logic. |
| DAY 53 | REST DAY |
| DAY 54 | REST DAY |
| REVISION PERIOD | Over this period of time, it is crucial to verify and reexamine what you've learned. Study your Anki flashcards, and summarise what you've accomplished. Remember to review the syllabus to ensure you've covered all the topics. You've completed the IMAT Chemistry syllabus, be proud of yourselves! |