Welcome to the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction (MDR). You are joining a strong academic community which encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical specialities and academic disciplines across four key research areas. As a student you are at the forefront of top-quality education in an innovative learning environment to inspire and unite the next generation of healthcare and health science leaders.

We are thrilled you have chosen to join Imperial and our Department of MDR and look forward to supporting you on your academic journey.

Key contacts

Key events

The department holds regular (hybrid) seminars which you are welcome to attend, information will be circulated to you via our communications network throughout your time with us.

Graduation will be held for undergraduate students in October each year. Graduation for PGT (masters students) will be held in summer 2026.

Please visit the Graduation Pages which will be updated with information on upcoming graduation dates.

Key links

Student hub

Student Hub

The Student Hub provides advice and information on many of Imperial's key support services in one easily accessible place.

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Disability Advisory Service

The Disability Advisory Service is committed to providing the best possible support for all students at Imperial.

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My Imperial

My Imperial provides you with access to your personal information, including your student record. You will be emailed at the appropriate time during your admissions application to activate your student IT account.

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Imperial student information

Visit the Imperial student information website which outlines what you should do to find your timetable, register with a doctor or find information on blackboard and the library services.

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Meet our current students

Read some of the profiles of our current and graduated students from our courses.

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Mitigating circumstances

If you have a serious problem affecting your study, coursework, or examinations, you may be considered as a mitigating circumstance.

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Meet our teaching staff

Find out more about our expert teaching staff who will guide you through your modules during you time with us.

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Student support zone

During your time at Imperial there may be times where you require advice and support about a problem or difficulty you are facing. Visit the student support zone hub - the ultimate guide to wellbeing at Imperial.

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Living costs

We recognise the ongoing financial pressures on students and their families as inflation remains high in the UK. The student financial support team are here to provide advice and assistance.

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After you complete your programme

ICT access

  • You can access your Imperial email for 6 months after your award/conferral date only by using your Imperial Microsoft 365 account.
  • You can access your files saved in your Microsoft OneDrive only for 3 months after your conferral date. Please make sure you back up all your files from your OneDrive to another location before this date.
  • Access to eLearning applications (Virtual Learning Environment) and Lecture Recordings (Panopto) will continue for 6 months after your conferral date.

Alumni

In the months after your award/conferral date, you will receive an email offering you the opportunity to activate your free interactive online alumni account, Imperial Plexus platform can be used to network and reconnect with alumni, register for events, browse a collection of online resources, watch career development webinars, set up your alumni email address and gain access the Library and Student Union Bar via a downloadable app. Explore our alumni website to find out about the benefits and services you’re entitled to as an Imperial alumnus. In the meantime, ensure that your contact details are up to date so that the Alumni Relations Office can get in touch with you in the near future. Visit the Alumni contact webpage to find answers to frequently asked questions or get in touch with the Alumni Relations Office.