Medicine
Get ready for a career in medicine with our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
Learn how to diagnose, treat and help others lead healthier lives
Are you curious about the human body and health? If you love helping people, are great at communicating, have tons of empathy and love solving problems, then a career in medicine could be your calling.
When you join our medical programme you’ll learn in world-class facilities. Our teachers who will challenge you to think in new ways and help you develop your clinical, personal, professional, and communication skills.
Get real-world, hands-on experience with our extensive clinical placement opportunities. There you'll apply what you learn in the classroom, guided by highly experienced health professionals, and interact with a diverse range of people in our communities.
Learn how you could make a difference in rural communities with training opportunities throughout Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island). You’ll explore various health careers, gain insights into rural practice and understand the unique needs of rural versus urban communities.
Start your journey with our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Becoming a doctor was always my goal growing up. Tautua (service) is a major value in Samoan culture, and I knew that having a qualification that allowed me to work in an impactful position required me to study at a tertiary institution.
Where can a career in medicine take you?
A career in medicine and surgery can be a deeply rewarding one that is always evolving with many opportunities for continued learning and growth.
Due to the shortage of health care professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, many excellent job prospects could await you once you complete the necessary training and registration in your chosen medical field.
After gaining your Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, you need to apply for provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand as a doctor. The next step is to complete two years of pre-vocational training.
Once you have gained general registration, you can choose to undertake further specialist training in areas that you might be passionate about, such as:
- General practice
- Emergency medicine
- Medical specialties
- Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Geriatric medicine
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Work in medical research
Take the first step
If you are ready to help transform the future of healthcare, take the first step and apply for our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.