Crush the IMAT 2025: A Step-by-Step Study Planner

Welcome to the Official IMAT 2025 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 (but can still be used today, as there was no syllabus change for the IMAT since 2022; you can free use it for IMAT 2025).

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 IMAT 2025 will contain English-skill questions, 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).

IMAT 2025 Recommended Books (For The Study Planner)

The books recommended for the IMAT 2025 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 2025 study planner resources. They cover the required syllabus comprehensively and provide a strong foundation for understanding the topics.

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.

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

The planner may contain errors. Please be sure to verify the content and use it at your own responsibility. 

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!