Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

University of Auckland

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: Grafton

Country: New Zealand

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

72 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a challenging yet immensely rewarding journey with our Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) program. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential medical, clinical, and research skills necessary for a fulfilling career in various medical fields. Stay at the forefront of medical advancements and contribute to the evolving landscape of healthcare.

Overview

Join a program recognized internationally for its commitment to research and innovation. Our faculty provides unparalleled access to diverse clinical environments, ensuring a holistic and immersive learning experience. The MBChB program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand, attesting to its high standards.

Admission into MBChB is competitive, with selection based on academic merit, performance in the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ), and personal qualities demonstrated during the admission interview (MMI). With only 287 domestic places available annually, seize the opportunity to become a part of our esteemed medical community.

Admission Requirements

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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).

Domestic studentsNZ$17,383.20/y
International studentsNZ$83,232/y

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates emerge as competent medical professionals prepared to address the evolving challenges of the healthcare industry. Whether pursuing specialized medical fields, engaging in impactful research, or contributing to policy development, your role will be integral to the betterment of healthcare globally.