Year 1 at Imperial College School of Medicine marks the beginning of your medical journey, establishing the scientific and clinical foundations you’ll build upon throughout the course. Key modules include Bioregulatory Systems, Principles of Medicine, and Clinical Science and Investigation, each designed to help you understand the body’s core functions.
While the first year can feel content-heavy, the focus is on showing how biomedical science translates into clinical practice, preparing you for the skills you’ll develop in the years ahead.
The Year 1 Imperial College School of Medicine Question Bank from Medibuddy is designed to support your studies with over 2,000 curriculum-focused questions. Each one comes with a detailed explanation to clarify complex concepts and help you build confidence as you progress through the year.
By mirroring the Imperial syllabus and developing with yearly updates, the question bank ensures your revision stays relevant and exam-ready, giving you the tools to succeed as you move toward the clinical years.
As you approach your Imperial Year 1 exams, Medibuddy’s question bank gives you the structure and support to build exam confidence.
At Imperial College School of Medicine, the pre-clinical stage (Phase 1) covers the first three years of study, giving you the scientific understanding and early clinical exposure that support your future medical training.
Throughout this phase, learning takes place through lectures, scientific practicals, case studies, and laboratory workshops, all delivered within an integrated curriculum. Case-based discussions link scientific principles to patient care, while placements and early patient contact bring clinical context to your studies. You’ll also gain valuable research experience, ensuring that by the time you enter Phase 2 in Year 4, you’re equipped with both knowledge and practical insight.
The Imperial Year 1 Pre-Clinical Question Bank from Medibuddy is designed to match your syllabus and develop your learning throughout the year. With over a thousand carefully structured questions, each accompanied by detailed explanations, you can test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of complex topics. By drawing connections across different modules, our question bank helps you approach exams with confidence and builds the foundation you’ll need for the clinical phase ahead.
Year 1 assessments at Imperial College School of Medicine are completed continuously throughout the year and test your knowledge through a range of formats, including Short Answer, Very Short Answer, and Single Best Answer questions. Modules such as Patients, Communities & Healthcare and Lifestyle Medicine and Prevention are examined individually, with each carrying its own summative paper to evaluate your progress.
Success in Imperial’s Year 1 exams comes from steady engagement with your course material and applying it in practice. Medibuddy’s Question Bank provides over 2,200 curriculum-matched questions, giving you the opportunity to grow your knowledge and strengthen your understanding. By combining regular revision with good planning and varied study methods, you’ll be able to cover each module effectively and approach your exams with confidence.