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 intending to complete 180 points must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration either with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a Medical Practitioner in their country of domicile

and

(iii) have at least one year of relevant professional work experience

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) hold current registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand or with an overseas nursing regulatory body approved by the Head of School of Nursing

and

(iii) have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Nursing Council of New Zealand accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters degree programme

or

c passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics or Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an application intending to complete 120 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) paediatrics specialist training written examination, or the equivalent.

3 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.

4 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must satisfy the Programme Director that they have adequate access to clinical work to undertake the programme at a facility approved by the University.

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.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limited specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment of this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations - Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment of this degree.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Paediatrics Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Paediatrics cannot continue.

9 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.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics or the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics.

11 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics or Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics may apply to reassign those courses to the 180-point pathway for this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

12 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 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.

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