The applicants are interviewed for around 15 minutes and judgements are made against a set of criteria - academic ability, motivation, personality, communication skills, interests. Applicants require a minimum of 19 points to be offered a place. The interviewers summarise their opinions of each applicant in writing and make a final recommendation to the Sub-Dean. The Sub-Dean notes the recommendation and makes a decision based on the point rating and the availability of places. Some 400 places are offered, on the assumption that many will drop out through accepting other offers or failing to achieve the necessary grades.
Deans are ex officio members.
The SCG will oversee the more detailed planning of each system, week by week timetabling, the delivery of the curriculum and the introduction of new methods of assessment. The membership will comprise the EMB and the systems' convenors. The School has established a Centre for Medical and Dental Education. It is planned to introduce 2 four-week Special Study Modules in each of the five years for all students. The research project is currently carried out in the second year of study.