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44 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in New Zealand

There are 44 Medicine & Health Sciences programs in New Zealand, spread across 5 universities, typically lasting Full-time: 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Auckland, University of Otago and Massey University.

1Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint at the University of Auckland applies a multidisciplinary approach to health, illness, and disease in human comm...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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2Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland gives you a practical foundation in Biomedical Science. Integrated case-based learning connects molecular...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (March) and Semester One (February)Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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3Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) equips academically able students to progress efficiently to PhD training. It is intended for students interested in conducti...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
March; JulyIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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4Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland offers a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint that lets you complete a BCom and a BHSc as part of one programme. It combin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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5Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Health Sciences

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) at the University of Auckland is an undergraduate, non-clinical programme that builds understanding of what shapes the health of po...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One; Semester TwoIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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6Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (BMedImag(Hons)) at the University of Auckland prepares students through hands-on clinical experiences. In years 2 to 4 (Parts I...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (1 March); Semester One (28 February)Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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7Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is an intercalated research degree for medical students or recent medical graduates. It is available to students who have comple...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester OneIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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8Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

University of Auckland — 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 health...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester OneIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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9Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Nursing

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) at the University of Auckland prepares you for work as a registered nurse by combining scientific knowledge, simulation learning with mode...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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10Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

University of Auckland — Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a part-time programme for registered nursing graduates who want to enhance career prospects or pursue nursing research. It builds researc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Up to two years part-time.Duration
Full TimeMode
Semester OneIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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11Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Optometry

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) at the University of Auckland covers Clinical Optometry and Vision Science. You study basic physical and life sciences as they relate t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (1 March); Semester One (28 February)Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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12Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Pharmacy

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) prepares students with comprehensive and practical training for a career in pharmacy. Students develop patient assessment, clinical and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (March)Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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13Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

University of Auckland — Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (BPharm(Hons)) at the University of Auckland is a full-time programme for high-achieving pharmacy students who want to pursue pharmacy rese...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester OneIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 23 bachelor's, 12 diploma and 4 master's. The usual length is Full-time: 4 years and Full-time: 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (64% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (29% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 24 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Massey University is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years, with Full-time: 3 years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 64% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in New Zealand?

University of Otago, with 24, ahead of University of Auckland (13).

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