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2 Entry Pathways
Domestic applicants completing an undergraduate degree outside New Zealand are not eligible to apply directly for the MBChB programme at the University of Auckland. Applicants are required to either:
- Apply under the First Year Entry. First year applicants may apply from either the BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland.
- Apply as a Graduate applicant – complete an undergraduate or a postgraduate qualification at any New Zealand university.
GPA (60%): GPA for four core courses
Category 1 - First year entry from the Biomedical science (BSc) or Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
- School leavers cannot directly apply to the MBChB, they are advised to apply via First Year Entry.
- 8 pre-requisite courses are required and must be completed on a full-time basis 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.
Subject prerequisites:
First Year BHSc courses:
CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes
MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
POPLHLTH 101: Introduction to Health Systems
POPLHLTH 102: Social Determinants of Health
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
MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science – Organ Systems
POPLHLTH 111: Population Health
BIOSCI 101: Life! Origins and Mechanisms
PHYSICS 160: Physics for the Life Sciences
BIOSCI 106: Foundations of Biochemistry
WTRSCI 100: Contemporary Science in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Recommended subjects:
Many courses in the BHSc require strong academic writing and critical thinking skills, so taking subjects where these skills are developed is strongly recommended.
In addition, students wishing to apply for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the end of their first year should have a strong background in science subjects. Therefore, at least one English-rich subject, as well as Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics are strongly recommended. Statistics or Calculus are also useful.
UCAT (15%): Required for medicine at the University of Auckland. There is no set UCAT cut-off score for admission. The UCAT ANZ scores will determine a ranked list for interview. The level of achievement the university requires will vary each year, determined by the performance of all applicants competing for a place in the Medicine course and will not be disclosed.
Medical Interview University of Auckland:
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You will need to achieve a minimum GPA of 6.0 across all eight first year courses, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview. If eligible, you will be ranked for an interview invitation. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim (highest possible) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection. Interviews are conducted as a Multi-Station Mini Interview (MMI). You will be asked a series of questions in relation to a scenario at each of the eight interview stations, and you will have eight minutes to respond. Interviewed applicant's final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components: GPA for four core courses (60%), UCAT ANZ Final Score (15%), and Multi-mini interview (25%). All applicants must also pass WTRMHS 100 or WTRSCI 100.
Interview questions at the University of Auckland assess:
1. Fluency in oral English
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Resilience and adaptability in responding to challenges
4. Commitment to self-reflection and life-long learning
5. Ability to lead and contribute positively within groups
6. Awareness of the nature of the health profession
7. A strong commitment to the study and practice of health care
8. Empathy, sensitivity, and enthusiasm for people and their well-being
9. Social responsibility, including an awareness of prevailing community needs and global health issues
10. Commitment to supporting safe, inclusive, and equitable access to health care for all people in Aotearoa, New Zealand, including:
- Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa
- Pacific communities
- LGBTQITakatāpui+ communities
- Those living with disabilities
- Refugees
- Those living in material hardship/poverty
- Multifaceted communities and cultures
- Others experiencing inequities in society and health
11. Well-rounded abilities and interests across a variety of areas
Category 2 - Graduate Entry
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.
Citizens and permanent residents of Australia and applicants from the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue who are New Zealand citizens, are eligible for enrolment on the same basis as New Zealand applicants.
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 Skype/phone. 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%
University of Auckland medicine interview dates: All General MMIs in 2025 will be held online. The MMI dates for 2025 are 1-12 September 2025. Applicants who are unable to participate in their scheduled interview(s) will not be considered further.
Medicine Interview page for any changes or updates to the interview dates.
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