- Duration
- Full-time: 6 years
- Next start date
- 2024 Semester One – 19 February
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- Available locations
- Grafton
- Points
- 720
- Programme type
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Our faculty has an international reputation for research and innovation, providing you with unrivalled access to various clinical environments.
This Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme is accredited by the Australian Medical Council on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Entry into the MBChB is limited and competitive. You will be selected on the basis of academic merit, University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) performance and personal qualities exhibited during the admission interview (MMI). There are 287 domestic places available each year.
There are two application categories for entry into the MBChB:
- First year entry: First year applicants may apply from either
the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland - Graduate entry
School leavers cannot apply directly into the MBChB, they are advised to apply via First Year entry.
Please note:
- You can only apply once under the "First Year" entry category, and only in the year in which this study is undertaken.
- Applicants with more than two aegrotat or compassionate consideration passes in First Year are not eligible for consideration under the "First Year" entry category.
- You can only apply once under the "Graduate Entry" category for each qualifying programme attained.
- Entry criteria may change from year to year.
- You will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) in the year of application.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
- Special entry schemes are available for domestic students.
- Entry and Interview details
Programme structure
- The MBChB is a six-year programme including Year One (Part I) of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (105 points).
- In Year One (Part I) one 15-point course is required from the General Education Schedule approved for this degree.
- In Year Two (Part II) you are required to complete a core course that focuses on the basic medical and health sciences while being introduced to professional and clinical aspects of medical practice (120 points).
- In Year Three (Part III) you have two core courses: Medical Humanities and a course focussing on human health and illness (120 points).
- In Year Four (Part IV) you learn predominantly in hospital and community environments, with rotating study in a number of disciplines for 35 to 42 weeks of the year (120 points).
- In Year Five (Part V) you may apply to study on the year-long regional-rural programme (Pūkawakawa) based in Whangarei and small surrounding rural environments in Northland. You are required to complete a five-week elective (120 points).
- In Year Six (Part VI) you complete an 8-week Elective. You are strongly encouraged to complete this overseas. In this year there is also the opportunity to undertake an 11-week Research Project (120 points).
- All six years must be passed in their entirety before you are permitted to graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
Most students need to take one or two General Education courses.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Sample programme structure
Yr1 BHSc 120 points
-
- Code:
- POPLHLTH 101
- Name:
- Health Systems 1
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- POPLHLTH 102
- Name:
- Health and Society
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- POPLHLTH 111
- Name:
- Population Health
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- HLTHPSYC 122
- Name:
- Behaviour, Health and Development
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BIOSCI 107
- Name:
- Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes and Development
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- CHEM 110
- Name:
- Chemistry of the Living World
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- MEDSCI 142
- Name:
- Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Type:
- General Education course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Yr1 BioMed 120 points
-
- Code:
- BIOSCI 101
- Name:
- Essential Biology: From Genomes to Organisms
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BIOSCI 106
- Name:
- Foundations of Biochemistry
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- PHYSICS 160
- Name:
- Physics for the Life Sciences
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- POPLHLTH 111
- Name:
- Population Health
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BIOSCI 107
- Name:
- Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes and Development
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- CHEM 110
- Name:
- Chemistry of the Living World
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- MEDSCI 142
- Name:
- Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Type:
- General Education course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 2 120 points
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 221A/B
- Name:
- MBChB Part II
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
Year 3 120 points
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 321A/B
- Name:
- MBChB Part III
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 105 pts
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 311A/B
- Name:
- Medical Humanities
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 4 120 points
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 401A/B
- Name:
- MBChB Part IV
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
Year 5 120 points
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 501A/B
- Name:
- MBChB Part V
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
Year 6 120 points
-
- Code:
- MBCHB 551A/B
- Name:
- MBChB Part VI
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Category One: First Year entry from the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) only
- CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
- BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes
- MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
- POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
- POPLHLTH 101: Introduction to Health Systems
- POPLHLTH 102: Social Determinants of Health
- HLTHPSYC 122: Behaviour, Health and Development
- General Education*
First year BSc (Biomedical Science) courses:
- CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
- BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes
- MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
- POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
- BIOSCI 101: Life! Origins and Mechanisms
- PHYSICS 160: Physics for the Life Sciences
- BIOSCI 106: Foundations of Biochemistry
- General Education*
*General Education excluding BIOSCI 100G, EXERSCI 100G, MEDSCI 100G, MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH 104G.
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components:
- GPA for four core courses: 60%
- UCAT ANZ Final Score: 15%
- Multi Mini Interview: 25%
Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.
Category Two: Graduate Entry
To apply for the MBChB under the Graduate entry category, domestic graduates must have successfully completed, normally in the minimum academic time and no more than five years prior to the date of application, a degree, postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma from a New Zealand university with a minimum Grade Point Average of 6.0 (B+) or equivalent.
Depending on your previous study, you may need to undertake some or all of the First Year courses before commencing Part II. If you are required to take Part I courses, you must pass all these courses within one year in order to proceed to Part II. This will be assessed as part of your application for admission.
International applicants
To apply for the MBChB under the Graduate entry category, international applicants need to have completed a relevant degree on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. Shortlisted international graduate applicants will be interviewed over Skype/phone. International Graduate applicants are not required to sit UCAT ANZ.
Interview Eligibility
In order to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews), domestic applicants will need to complete, normally in the minimum academic time and no more than five years prior to the date of application, a degree, postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma from a New Zealand university with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 (B+) or equivalent.
Interview Ranking
If eligible you will be ranked for interview invitations. This ranking will be based on the cumulative GPA from your qualifying programme. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.
Final Selection (Offer) Ranking
Applicants will be ranked for final offer selection based on a weighting of the following components:
- Cumulative GPA from your qualifying programme: 60%
- UCAT ANZ Final Score: 15%
- Multi Mini Interview: 25%
Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Category One: First Year entry from the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) only
First year applicants need to complete the eight required courses (listed below) in the first year of either the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) or the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland. This needs to be completed on a full time basis and in the year of application for MBChB. Only the first attempt for these courses will be considered for MBChB admission in the First Year category.
First Year BHSc courses:
- CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
- BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes and Development
- MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
- POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
- POPLHLTH 101: Health Systems I
- POPLHLTH 102: Health and Society
- HLTHPSYC 122: Behaviour, Health and Development
- General Education*
First Year BSc (Biomedical Science) courses:
- CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
- BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes and Development
- MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
- POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
- BIOSCI 101: Essential Biology: From Genomes to Organisms
- PHYSICS 160: Physics for the Life Sciences
- BIOSCI 106: Foundations of Biochemistry
- General Education*
*General Education excluding BIOSCI 100G, EXERSCI 100G, MEDSCI 100G, MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH 104G.
Interview Eligibility
You will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 across all eight first year courses, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews).
Interview Ranking
If eligible, you will be ranked for interview invitation. This ranking will be based on your grades in the four core courses (in bold above): BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, and POPLHLTH 111. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.
Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components:
- GPA for four core courses: 60%
- UCAT ANZ Final Score: 15%
- Multi Mini Interview: 25%
Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.
Category Two: Graduate entry
To apply for the MBChB under the Graduate entry category, domestic graduates must have successfully completed, normally in the minimum academic time and no more than five years prior to the date of application, a degree, postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma from a New Zealand university with a minimum Grade Point Average of 6.0 (B+) or equivalent.
Depending on your previous study, you may need to undertake some or all of the First Year courses before commencing Part II. If you are required to take Part I courses, you must pass all these courses within one year in order to proceed to Part II. This will be assessed as part of your application for admission.
International applicants
To apply for the MBChB under the Graduate entry category, international applicants need to have completed a relevant degree on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. Shortlisted international graduate applicants will be interviewed over Skype/phone. International Graduate applicants are not required to sit UCAT ANZ.
Interview Eligibility
In order to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews), domestic applicants will need to complete, normally in the minimum academic time and no more than five years prior to the date of application, a degree, postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma from a New Zealand university with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 (B+) or equivalent.
Interview Ranking
If eligible you will be ranked for interview invitations. This ranking will be based on the cumulative GPA from your qualifying programme. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.
Final Selection (Offer) Ranking
Applicants will be ranked for final offer selection based on a weighting of the following components:
- Cumulative GPA from your qualifying programme: 60%
- UCAT ANZ Final Score: 15%
- Multi Mini Interview: 25%
Please note that selection criteria may change from year to year. For further information, refer to our FAQs or contact the Faculty directly on studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
How much does a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery cost per year?
2024 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$17,383.20*
- International students
- NZ$83,232*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,005.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Important information those applying for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or MBChB
Please note:
- Late or incomplete applications are not accepted
- International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa
- The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery programme does not follow the standard University semester system. Year Two begins one week earlier than the general advertised start date for Semester One
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2024
- 1 July 2023
- Semester One 2025
- 1 July 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 20 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 26 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 19 February |
|---|---|
| Ends – 24 June |
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How to apply
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Where could this programme take you?
Those who complete the Medical Programme are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You might choose primary health care and work in general practice, or choose from a range of other specialist disciplines. Students interested in research may defer clinical MBChB studies after Part III and take a year pursuing a supervised research project of their choice to qualify for a BMedSc(Hons) degree before returning to complete their clinical training and graduating with both qualifications. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
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We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
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