A competitive overall BMAT score and ranking.

Motivation and capacity for sustained and intense work.

A strong track record of academic achievement, and particular ability and potential in science and/or mathematics. An excellent record at GCSE (or equivalent).

Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm and readiness to cope with the academic demands of the course.

Reasoning and problem solving ability: use of a logical and critical approach, and strong powers of analysis.

Communication: Good command of the English language. Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively. Ability to listen.

Ability to generate own ideas and proposals. Originality and creativity of thought, lateral thinking and hypothesis-generation.