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IB requirements at Imperial College London

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Data checked 6 October 2026

38-41

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1907

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~17,565

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Published IB offers by course

As published for the 2027 entry cycle. Offers vary by course and year - always confirm on the course page.

Most common offer: 38 points (35 courses)

CourseIB offer
MedicineMust include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry at higher level38 points
Mathematics and Computer ScienceOur minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.41 points
Civil EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.40 points
Mathematics with Statistics for FinanceMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Physics with Theoretical PhysicsMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level and 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
Chemistry with Research AbroadMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) We recommend applicants have SL grade 3 or equivalent in an appropriate modern foreign language for access to placements in relevant countries. Placements in majority English-speaking countries have no additional language requirement. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceMust include: 6 in Biology (HL) 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics (HL) Language Requirement: 5 in Spanish (HL) or 6 in Spanish (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Medical Biosciences with ManagementOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points

Worth knowing

  • Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 38 to 41 points depending on the course (65 courses list an IB offer).
  • The offers above are Imperial's minimum entry standards; its typical offers can be higher (Medicine: 39 points with 7 and 6 in Higher Level Biology and Chemistry). Check both on the course page.

All 65 courses with an IB offer

Every course this university published an IB offer for in the 2026 entry cycle. Search to narrow, and confirm current offers on the course page.

CourseIB offer
Aeronautical EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
BiochemistryOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biochemistry with French for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry (HL) 6 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics (HL) 5 in French (HL) or 6 in French (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biochemistry with German for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry (HL) 6 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics (HL) 5 in German (HL) or 6 in German (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biochemistry with Spanish for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry (HL) 6 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics (HL) 5 in Spanish (HL) or 6 in Spanish (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biological SciencesMust include: 6 in Biology (HL) 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics (HL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biological Sciences with French for ScienceMust include: 6 in Biology (HL) 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics (HL) Language Requirement: 5 in French (HL) or 6 in French (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biological Sciences with German for ScienceMust include: 6 in Biology (HL) 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics (HL) Language Requirement: 5 in German (HL) or 6 in German (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceMust include: 6 in Biology (HL) 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics (HL) Language Requirement: 5 in Spanish (HL) or 6 in Spanish (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biomaterials and Tissue EngineeringMust include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in Physics or Chemistry at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biomedical EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 39 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Biomedical Technology VenturesOur minimum entry standard is 39 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at higher level 6 in another science subject, Business Management, Computer Science or Economics at higher level *The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
BiotechnologyOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biotechnology with French for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level Language Requirement: 5 in French (HL) or 6 in French (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biotechnology with German for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level Language Requirement: 5 in German (HL) or 6 in German (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Biotechnology with Spanish for ScienceMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level Language Requirement: 5 in Spanish (HL) or 6 in Spanish (SL) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemical Engineering7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Business Management, Economics or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.40 points
ChemistryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with a Year in IndustryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with ManagementMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Medicinal ChemistryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and a Year in IndustryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Molecular PhysicsMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in IndustryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Research AbroadMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) We recommend applicants have SL grade 3 or equivalent in an appropriate modern foreign language for access to placements in relevant countries. Placements in majority English-speaking countries have no additional language requirement. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Chemistry with Research Abroad and a Year in IndustryMust include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics is preferred) We recommend applicants have SL grade 3 or equivalent in an appropriate modern foreign language for access to placements in relevant countries. Placements in majority English-speaking countries have no additional language requirement. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Civil EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.40 points
Civil Engineering with a Year AbroadOur minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.40 points
ComputingOur minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Computing (International Programme of Study)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. A language qualification may be required for the International Programme of Study (G402).41 points
Computing (Management and Finance)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Computing (Security and Reliability)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Computing (Software Engineering)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.41 points
Design EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 39 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.39 points
Earth and Planetary ScienceOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Earth and Planetary Science with a Year AbroadOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Ecology and Environmental BiologyMust include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Electrical & Electronic EngineeringMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
Electrical & Electronic Engineering with ManagementMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
Electronic and Information EngineeringMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
GeologyOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include grade 6 in two higher level subjects from: Biology Chemistry Geography Geology Mathematics* Physics *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Geology with a Year AbroadOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include grade 6 in two higher level subjects from: Biology Chemistry Geography Geology Mathematics Physics Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
GeophysicsOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Geophysics with a Year AbroadOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Materials Science and EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Chemistry or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Materials with Nuclear EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Chemistry or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
MathematicsMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)Must include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mathematics and Computer ScienceOur minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.41 points
Mathematics with a Year AbroadMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred. Language requirement: An appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level.39 points
Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical PhysicsMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mathematics with Mathematical ComputationMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mathematics with StatisticsMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mathematics with Statistics for FinanceMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in another subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
Mechanical EngineeringOur minimum entry standard is 40 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
Medical BiosciencesOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Medical Biosciences with ManagementOur minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics* or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
MedicineMust include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry at higher level38 points
MicrobiologyMust include: 6 in Biology at higher level 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.38 points
Molecular BioengineeringOur minimum entry standard is 39 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in a third subject higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.39 points
PhysicsMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level and 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points
Physics with a Year AbroadMust include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred. Applicants to this course require a pass in a modern European language at grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level.40 points
Physics with Theoretical PhysicsMust include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level and 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.40 points

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Sources

  • ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (Imperial College London).
  • imperial.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
  • wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
  • imperial.ac.ukCurated course offers checked against the university's own course pages for 2027 entry (October 2026); courses without a published 2027 requirement keep their 2026 label.
  • imperial.ac.ukMedicine (2027 entry): minimum entry standard 38 points, typical offer 39 points with 6 and 7 in HL Biology and Chemistry.