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Overview

Programme Overview

Our faculty has an international reputation for research and innovation. We can provide you with unrivalled access to various clinical environments.

Our 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 317 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 to the MBChB; they are advised to apply via First Year entry.

Please note:

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 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 focusing on human health and illness (120 points).
  • In Years four (Part IV), five (Part V) and six (Part VI) 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).
  • 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).

Check these frequently asked questions about the MBChB

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

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.

Further Study Options

Student career planning services

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

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.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements. 


New Zealand qualifications

Category One: First Year entry from the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) only

Please note: Applications for the 2025 intake have closed. The entry requirements listed below apply to applications for the 2026 intake.

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a Limited Entry programme and the selection criteria below is subject to University Council approval. The finalised selection criteria is expected to be available in May.

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
  • 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
  • WTRMHS 100: Foundations for Effective Health Practice in Aotearoa

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
  • WTRSCI 100: Contemporary Science in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Interview eligibility

You will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 across the 7 first year courses listed in bold above, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). All applicants must also pass WTRMHS 100 or WTRSCI 100.

Interview Ranking

If eligible, you will be ranked for interview invitation. This ranking will be based on your grades in the courses listed in bold above. 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 courses (BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111): 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 submit an online enquiry .

Further Programme Entry Requirements

Category Two: Graduate Entry

Please note: Applications for the 2025 intake have closed. The entry requirements listed below apply to applications for the 2026 intake.

Domestic applicants

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 Zoom. 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 submit an online enquiry.

Other Pathways to Study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

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.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Advice on Programme Limits

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.

Key Dates

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One01 July 202523 February 202629 June 2026
2027 Semester One01 July 202622 February 2027

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Additional Information on 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

Regulations

Preamble

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

Admission

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

a(i)(a) completed the requirements for the courses listed in Part I of the MBChB Schedule on a full-time basis, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher

and

(b) completed an approved WTR course

or

(ii) 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 Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher or equivalent

or

(iii) met the requirements of a special entry scheme

and

b demonstrated in accordance with approved selection criteria the qualities determined by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences as appropriate for a person seeking a qualification as a doctor. This requirement will normally include an interview.

2 a Applicants selected for admission under Regulation 1a(i) will be admitted to MBChB Part II.

b Applicants selected for admission under Regulation 1a(ii) or Regulation 1a(iii) may be required to successfully complete some or all of the courses listed in Part I before proceeding to Part II.

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.

Duration and Total Points Value

3 a A student enrolled for this degree must follow a programme of six full-time years and pass courses with a total value of 720 points, unless credit is granted under the Admission Regulations and/or the Credit Regulations.

b Enrolment for the degree will normally be continuous. In exceptional circumstances the Associate Dean Academic, on the recommendation of the Head of Programme, may grant a period of suspension from enrolment not normally exceeding two consecutive semesters.

c Interrupted study may be resumed only with the approval of, and on conditions set by, the Head of Programme.

Structure and Content

4 Of the 720 points required for this degree, a student must pass Parts I, II, III, IV, V and VI and any required courses, as listed in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Schedule.

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

6 A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic English Language Requirement, of the University Calendar, may be required by the Programme Director to substitute a course with an approved academic English language course.

7 a However, where a student has been granted admission with credit, or in exceptional circumstances which the Programme Director approves, a student may be directly admitted to Part II, Part III or Part IV.

b Each Part of the programme is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Programme Director before a student is permitted to enrol for the next Part.

c At the discretion of the Programme Director, a student who fails any of Parts II–VI may be declined permission to re-enrol in the programme as a whole.

d A student who fails twice to pass the same Part will not be permitted to continue with this degree.

Practical Professional and Practicum Requirements

8 A student enrolled for this degree must carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences may require.

Fitness to Practise Requirements

9 a In order to complete the requirements for this degree, a student must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements for this programme, as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Fitness to Practise Policy.

b Where a student is being investigated with regard to a fitness to practise matter under the policy, and there is a concern that the student’s attitudes or behaviour are inappropriate, offensive, disruptive, or may pose a risk of harm to the welfare of any party, that student’s attendance at lectures, classes and any clinical, industry or practise attachments may be suspended by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences pending the outcome of the investigation.

c If a student is found, after due and fair inquiry, and taking into account any written response from the student, to be not fit to practise, the student’s enrolment in the programme may be suspended or terminated in accordance with the policy.

d Where a student’s enrolment in the programme has been terminated under Regulation 9c, any application to re-enrol may be declined.

e A student whose enrolment is suspended or terminated under Regulation 9c or their application to re-enrol declined under Regulation 9d may apply to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education for the appeal of that decision in accordance with the policy.

Variations

10 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.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 720 points comprising:

  • 15 points from Required Course, and
  • 105 points for Part I, and
  • 120 points for all Part II, and
  • 120 points for all Part III, and
  • 120 points for all Part IV, and
  • 120 points for all Part V, and
  • 120 points for all Part VI, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Required Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Part I

Complete 105 points for either of the following:

  • 105 points for Bachelor of Health Sciences Option, or
  • 105 points for Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Option

Bachelor of Health Sciences Option

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 105 points for all Compulsory Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 105 points for ALL of the following:

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Option

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 105 points for all Compulsory Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 105 points for ALL of the following:

Part II

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part III

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part IV

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part V

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part VI

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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