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How Hard Is It To Get Into Auckland Medical School
Of between 1500 to 2000 students from around the country who meet the rank score and sit first-year premed in Auckland, only approximately 6 to 8% of these students will be accepted into medical school. … Students that don’t fail due to GPA get caught out due to the UCAT or multiple-mini-interview (MMI).
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The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) is a highly challenging but extremely rewarding programme. The MBChB will give you the medical knowledge, clinical and research skills, attitudes, awareness and enthusiasm for a vocation in any field of medicine.
To get you started, here are some of the most frequent questions about Medicine:
- How do I get into medicine?
- If I left school without any qualification, what do I need to do to apply for medicine?
- What is the best pathway into Medicine as a mature person?
- How do I prepare for my medicine or pharmacy interview?
Find out more
You can find more answers from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Student Centre.
Or simply browse the rest of our Medicine frequently asked questions.
Graduate Entry to FMHS undergraduate clinical programmes for 2022 entry
The deadline for submission of final grades (either showing in Student Services Online for University of Auckland students, or sent to us by official transcript for students from other institutions) has previously been noted in the online application form for undergraduate clinical programmes as being the 30 November 2021, for 2022 entry.
Due to the continued disturbance of Covid-19 and associated lockdowns on Semester Two 2021 courses, the deadline has been extended to 5pm Monday 6 December 2021, for 2022 entry to FMHS undergraduate clinical programmes.
Applicants who are concerned that they still may not meet this new deadline are encouraged to contact us by email as soon as possible, via fmhs@auckland.ac.nz.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
MBChB applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, UCAT ANZ performance and personal qualities exhibited during the admission interview (MMI).
There are two application categories for entry into the MBChB:
1. First year entry: First year applicants may apply from either the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland
2. Graduate entry
For more information on application categories and selection criteria see: Entry requirements for MBChB.
UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand)
All MBChB applicants (except international graduates) are required to sit the UCAT ANZ in the year of application to MBChB.
UCAT ANZ is not required for BMedImag(Hons), BOptom, BPharm, MAud or MHSc NUDI applications.
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DurationFull-time: 6 yearsNext start date2022 Semester One – 28 February2023 Semester One – 27 FebruaryAvailable locationsGraftonPoints720Programme typeUndergraduate
Programme overview
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 257 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.
- 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.
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 One (Part I) one 15-point course is required from the General Education Schedule approved for this degree.
- 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 focussing on human health and illness (120 points).
- In Year Four (Part IV) 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).
- In Year Five (Part V) you may apply to study on the year-long regional-rural programme (Pūkawakawa) based in Whangarei and small surrounding rural environments in Northland. You are required to complete a five-week elective (120 points).
- In Year Six (Part VI) you complete an 8-week Elective. You are strongly encouraged to complete this overseas. In this year there is also the opportunity to undertake an 11-week Research Project (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).
Most students need to take one or two General Education courses.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement. For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
Sample programme structure
Yr1 BHSc120 points
- Code:POPLHLTH 101Name:Health Systems 1Type:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:POPLHLTH 102Name:Health and SocietyType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:POPLHLTH 111Name:Population HealthType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:HLTHPSYC 122Name:Behaviour, Health and DevelopmentType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:BIOSCI 107Name:Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes and DevelopmentType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:CHEM 110Name:Chemistry of the Living WorldType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:MEDSCI 142Name:Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ SystemsType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Type:General Education course Points:15 pts
Yr1 BioMed120 points
- Code:BIOSCI 101Name:Essential Biology: From Genomes to OrganismsType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:BIOSCI 106Name:Foundations of BiochemistryType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:PHYSICS 160Name:Physics for the Life SciencesType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:POPLHLTH 111Name:Population HealthType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:BIOSCI 107Name:Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes and DevelopmentType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:CHEM 110Name:Chemistry of the Living WorldType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Code:MEDSCI 142Name:Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ SystemsType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
- Type:General Education course Points:15 pts
Year 2120 points
- Code:MBCHB 221A/BName:MBChB Part IIType:Compulsory core course Points:120 pts
Year 3120 points
- Code:MBCHB 321A/BName:MBChB Part IIIType:Compulsory core course Points:105 pts
- Code:MBCHB 311A/BName:Medical HumanitiesType:Compulsory core course Points:15 pts
Year 4120 points
- Code:MBCHB 401A/BName:MBChB Part IVType:Compulsory core course Points:120 pts
Year 5120 points
- Code:MBCHB 501A/BName:MBChB Part VType:Compulsory core course Points:120 pts
Year 6120 points
- Code:MBCHB 551A/BName:MBChB Part VIType:Compulsory core course Points:120 pts
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
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy
med school entry requirements
- High school diploma.
- Undergraduate degree in the field of Sciences (3-4 years)
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Good TOEFL language scores.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Extracurricular activities.
- Minimum MCAT exam result (set by each university individually)
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