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Taster courseImperial College London

Imperial Accelerate 2027 (year-long A Level Physics or Chemistry support, Year 12)

A year-long online programme for Year 12 students from backgrounds under-represented at university who are studying A Level Physics or Chemistry and intend to study science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine. It combines fortnightly after-school tutorials with university information and guidance sessions. Applications close on 12 January 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Imperial College London[1]
Who it’s for
Year 12 students at the time of application, studying Maths and either Physics or Chemistry at A Level, expecting to study a science, technology, engineering or maths subject at university, from backgrounds under-represented at university and Imperial.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Specialised tutoring in A Level Physics or Chemistry, sessions on the transition to higher education and applying to research-intensive universities, and an insight into undergraduate study at Imperial.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Online)
Format
Online
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Imperial College London

    Accelerate

    Accelerate is a year-long academic and pastoral support programme for Year 12 students who intend to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine at university.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Imperial College London

    Accelerate

    To apply for Accelerate, you must be in Year 12 at the time of application.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Imperial College London

    Accelerate

    Develop the skills you need to achieve a top grade in A Level Physics or Chemistry;

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Imperial College London

    Accelerate

    Applications are now open and will close on Tuesday 12 January 2027 at 23:59

    Checked 24 October 2026

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