Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a Bachelor program taught at University of Auckland, New Zealand. Intake: Semester One. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: 6 years) options.

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Auckland trains students to diagnose and treat illness and to work effectively within healthcare teams. The programme includes medical, clinical, and research skills, with study covering basic medical and health sciences, professional and clinical aspects of medical practice, and Medical Humanities and a course focusing on human health and illness.

The MBChB is full-time and lasts 6 years. It includes extensive clinical placement opportunities and rotating study in hospital and community environments. Years four to six include study predominantly in hospital and community environments, with rotating study across disciplines for 35 to 42 weeks of the year. Rural medicine is available through opportunities for rural placements, including the chance to spend a full year living and training in a rural community.

Modules

• MBChB Part II
• MBCHB Part III
• Medical Humanities
• MBChB Part IV
• MBChB Part V
• MBChB Part VI

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at University of Auckland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Auckland.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Auckland as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Entry into the MBChB is limited and competitive, with 317 domestic places available each year.

• School leavers cannot apply directly to the MBChB; they are advised to apply via First Year entry.
• For 2027 entry: First Year applicants need to complete the eight required courses listed in the First Year BHSc or First Year BSc (Biomedical Science) pathway in the first year of either BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland. 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.
• Interview eligibility for 2027 entry: achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 across the 7 first year courses listed in bold above, with no fails, to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews). All applicants must also pass WTRMHS 100 or WTRSCI 100.
• For 2028 entry: First year applicants must complete eight courses in the first year of one of the listed University of Auckland programmes and complete this study on a full time basis and in the year of application for MBChB. Only the first attempt for these courses will be considered for admission in the First Year category.
• First Year entry applicants for 2028 entry must: achieve a minimum GPA of 6.0 across the four core courses (BIOSCI 107, CHEM 190, POPLHLTH 111 and MEDSCI 142); have no grade lower than a B in any of their eight first year courses; have completed the University of Auckland situational judgement test (Casper) in the year of application.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/bachelor-of-medicine-and-bachelor-of-surgery-mbchb.html