Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB

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New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

720 Points

Campuses

Grafton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 86,561 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB

About

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 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 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

Disciplines

Medical and Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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 . 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
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 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
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 seven first year courses listed above in bold, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). All students must 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 (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.

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:

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 English Language Academy (ELA)

Career

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.

Further study options

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Student career planning service

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.