Chapter 1 Term Dates and Time Requirements
The Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning MSc is a full-time, in-person one-year course. You must be in London and attend class during all of the HDA Term Dates.
During Term 1 and Term 2, classes will take place between 9:30am and 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (exact times vary depending on the module). Wednesdays will either have a lecture in the morning, optional short courses, or time for independent study. Term 3 is a full-time research project where you will still be required to be in London, but will be allowed a 2 week vacation (this is in additional to the time off in between terms). All exams and presentations are held in person.
1.1 Imperial College Term Dates
Below are provisional Imperial College terms dates for 2025-26. Please note that some assessments submission and examination dates fall outside regular College term dates.
HDA Term Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Induction Week | 29 September 2025 | 3 October 2025 |
| Term 1 | 6 October 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
| Exam period 1 | 5 January 2026 | 9 January 2026 |
| Term 2 | 12 January 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Exam period 2 (Final Exams) | 20 April 2026 | 24 April 2026 |
| Exam period 2 (Project Due) | 2 May 2026 | 5 May 2026 |
| Term 3 | 11 May 2026 | 11 September 2026 |
Examination dates
| Exam Period | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Period 1 | 5 January 2026 | 9 January 2026 |
| Exam Period 2 (Final Exams) | 20 April 2026 | 24 April 2026 |
| Exam Period 2 (Project Due) | 2 May 2026 | 5 May 2026 |
| Final Presentation Date | 7 September 2026 | 11 September 2026 |
Note: You must be in London for all assessments.
Summer Project dates
| Project Milestone | Provisional Event Week |
|---|---|
| Project Start | 11 May 2026 |
| Background Presentation | 15 June 2026 |
| Research Project Report Deadline | 25 August 2026 |
| Final Presentation Date | 11 September 2026 |
Closure dates
| Closure | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas/New Year | 22 December 2025 | 2 January 2026 (College reopens on 5 January 2026) |
| Easter Holiday | 1 April 2026 | 7 April 2026 (College reopens on 8 April 2026) |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 31 August 2026 |
College Term dates
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27 September 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
| Spring Term | 3 January 2026 | 20 March 2026 |
| Summer Term | 25 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 |
Again, please note that as a one year postgraduate course, assessment submissions may take place outside the main term / exam periods.