Selection procedures

The selection processes operate in three stages. The first stage is Academic Selection and the second stage is a digital Multiple Mini Assessment and the third is an Objective Structured Selection Examination, the  Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) .

Stage One: Academic Selection

This first stage involves judgements on the basis of the written application, primarily related to academic achievement as an indicator of intellectual suitability for a medical course and the practice of medicine. Applicants may offer a variety of qualifications, but the overriding principle is that achievement should be at the highest level, and comparable to entrants to other medical schools in the United Kingdom. It is not intended that ability to pay the fees for the course should compensate for academic achievement that is less than usual for entry to a medical course in the UK.

Stage Two: Multiple Mini Assessment

The second stage of selection applies only to those who meet the academic threshold and is intended to judge personal attributes relating to suitability for practice as a doctor. It is a computer-based test, made up of a series of tasks intended to test applicants’ analysis, interpretation and judgement abilities related to 'Good Medical Practice', published by the UK General Medical Council.

Applicants who are satisfactory at this point will be able to progress to the third and final stage of the MMI application process. Exceptionally high performing applicants may receive an offer at this stage in the process.

Stage Three: Objective Structured Selection Examination

The third stage of selection is intended to judge personal attributes relating to suitability for practice as a doctor. It consists of an Objective, Structured Selection Examination (OSSE), made up of a series of tasks intended to test abilities related to 'Good Medical Practice', published by the UK General Medical Council

Exclusions from Entry

There are additional factors that may prohibit entry onto the MB ChB course:

• Previous enrolment on a medicine course, whether completed or not
• Evidence of dishonesty on the application form
• Previous spent and unspent criminal convictions and bind overs
• Failure to meet entry requirements

Please refer to the standards for Selection for a detailed description of the selection process.