PGCertMedicalEng - Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering

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Medical technology is getting more complex, and the field needs upskilled Engineering graduates to help maintain and create advances. Get a head start in this exciting field with a programme designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and expertise to be effective employees in essential areas.

The PGCertMedicalEng is a 60-point taught programme. You’ll gain fundamental technical knowledge in areas like biomechanical engineering, medical devices, digital technology, biomaterials, and biomechanical science and analysis. You’ll also acquire essential skills in medical practices, regulatory processes, product development and innovation.

You’ll gain insights into future opportunities in the field and involve yourself in deep discussions about solutions that fill the gaps between medical and engineering practice.

You can learn more about the programme courses under the Courses tab.

If you’re interested in a deeper exploration of this field, we also offer the following:

Master of Medical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to over 130 medical device companies, many of which currently employ our graduates, though the skill sets offered by our programme may open up new opportunities worldwide. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge required to contribute to industry. Through practical and theoretical training, talented students tend to be ready not just to fulfil a skill demand in the domestic and global medical devices industry, but also to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what’s currently available.

Biomechanical Engineer
Health Engineer
Field Services Engineer
Medical Technology Engineer

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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University of Auckland minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught (60 point) - a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher, or equivalent prior study

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You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

Alternatively, a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent prior study), or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Relevant subjects may include applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science, or technology.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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International Student Annual Fees

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. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications or subjects in applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science or technology may be considered relevant.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering Schedule.

7 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this postgraduate certificate must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.