The under-graduate academic year is 36 weeks in duration, stretching to 46 weeks for the 3rd and 4th clinical years of essential clinical experience. Student age at enrolment is in the range of 18-45 years. There are 29 nationalities represented within the student body.
Selection is by formal application and interview.
The course is a demanding one requiring total commitment from the student, but the reward is an immensely satisfying career. The curriculum is a modular one incorporating phased assessments that may be theoretical, practical or clinical, as appropriate to the stage of the curriculum reached. In addition, a research project must be completed at the beginning of Term 2 of Year 4. This makes a significant contribution to the final award. At the beginning of the final term of the third year, students are expected to start individual research projects.