All applications are copied and randomly sent to two members of a selection panel, one clinician and one basic medical scientist. Selection Criteria for interview Selectors are provided with selection criteria, the most important probably being academic ability. The School no longer accepts candidates who have had to re-sit any A levels, except under exceptional circumstances. At present, candidates must have A level Chemistry and an A level in at least one other Science subject to gain entry to the medical course. Good International Baccalaureate qualifications are readily accepted.
Selectors also look at the applicants' references and their personal statements.
They look for anything positive or adverse in the reference and for evidence of non-academic achievements, outside interests, motivation, expressiveness and enthusiasm in the applicants' personal statements. The selectors' grades for each applicant are looked at by the Sub-Dean for Admissions. If there is disagreement between selectors, the Sub-Dean acts as moderator and makes a decision based on his own judgement. All unsuccessful applicants are notified by letter. All applicants are interviewed by three interviewers, normally one clinician and one basic medical scientist, selected from a chosen panel, together with a senior medical student.