BMedSc(Hons) - Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

This intercalated research degree is available to medical students who have completed at least the first three years of their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and passed the courses for MBChB Part III with a minimum of a B average.

It provides you with a unique opportunity to undertake original research and gain in-depth knowledge in a particular field of medical science.

It’s a pathway for students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies at masters and PhD level, and enhances graduates career and study options.

This programme is for students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies at masters and PhD level. 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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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.

Research (120 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

MBChB Part III GPA

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You must have completed the first three years of your Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and passed your Part III courses with an average GPA of 5.0 or higher.

You also need to have a supervisor and topic confirmed.

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

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

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This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

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	01 November 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026

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The regulations for this degree 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 degree, an applicant must have:

a satisfactorily completed at least the first three years of the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

b passed the courses for MBChB Part III, or its equivalent, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

and

c approval of the Dean of Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

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

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Schedule.

6 Other 700 level courses selected by students must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

7 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.

8 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by the Programme Director.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c Any laboratory work in connection with the thesis must be carried out within the University. However, the Programme Director may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institute outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

d The thesis must be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

11 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.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Complete 120 points comprising:

Either:
120 points for 90 points Thesis + 30 points from Elective Courses Option, or
120 points for all 120 points Thesis Option, and
1 item from Academic Integrity Course