Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences · Auckland, New Zealand
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- University of Auckland
- Faculty / school
- University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
- Campus
- Auckland
- Country
- New Zealand
- Entry route
- Combined / integrated route Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Progression to the medical stage
- First-year BHSc / BSc (Biomedical Science) students compete for MBChB places; admission is by ranking until places are filled.Progression is conditional, not guaranteed Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- 6 years full-time Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Intake
- Semester One (1 March 2027) Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Graduation requirements
- All years must be passed in their entirety. Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Qualifying first year (BHSc or BSc Biomedical Science) · Year 1
Eight required first-year courses completed full-time in the year of application
Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026Part II and Part III · Years 2-3
Basic medical and health sciences, medical humanities and human health and illness
Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026Parts IV-VI · Years 4-6
Rotating study in hospital and community environments for 35 to 42 weeks a year
Location: Hospital and community settings
Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Teaching language
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Grade requirements · RequiredFirst-year category (2027 entry): GPA of at least 6.0 across seven listed first-year courses with no fails to be eligible for interviewSource: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Entrance examination · RequiredUCAT ANZ in the year of application (2027 entry)Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Interview · RequiredMultiple mini interview (MMI) for shortlisted applicantsSource: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Other requirement · RequiredFinal ranking (first-year category): GPA in four courses 60%, UCAT ANZ 15%, MMI 25%Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Examinations and language tests
- UCAT ANZ — Required2027 entry; weighted 15% in final ranking. Replaced by Casper for 2028 entry.Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
- Casper (University of Auckland situational judgement test) — Required2028 entry.Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted — International tuition published; international students are advised to start early for visa purposes. Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
- Application closing date, Semester One 2028 · 2028 entryJuly 1, 2027Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic studentsDomestic students | NZ$19,531.20false | per academic year | 2026Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026 |
| International studentsInternational students | NZ$86,561false | per academic year | 2026Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026 |
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Clinical training
Recognition and accreditation
National authorization or recognition
Permission from the national education or health authority to run the program or award the degree.
Not verified yet
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.
Not verified yet
Medical-program accreditation
Accreditation of the medical degree program by a medical-education accreditor.
Australian Medical Council (on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand) Active
Scope: MBChB
Source: auckland.ac.nz · verified October 14, 2026
Directory listing
An entry in a directory such as WDOMS. A listing is not accreditation or endorsement.
No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
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Sources and verification
- https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/bachelor-of-medicine-and-bachelor-of-surgery-mbchb.html · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026