Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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:
- 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
Entry requirements
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:
- 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
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..