(Auckland, New Zealand)
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
It is anticipated that there will be approximately 219 government funded places available for entry in 2013.This includes up to 37 places under the Regional Rural Admission Scheme (RRAS), and up to 53 places under the Māori Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS).
Entry Categories: http://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/medicine
Overlapping Year 1 (OLY1) Entry: Applicants must complete the 8 required courses in either the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc-Biomedical Science specialization) programmes at the University of Auckland in 2012 (1st and 2nd semester). Each applicant must achieve a minimum GPA of 6 (B+ average) across their 8 required courses in order to be eligible for entry consideration into MBChB Part II in 2013.
All applicants deemed eligible will then be ranked on their grades achieved across 4 common courses that are offered in both the BHSc and the BSc (Biomedical Science) programmes.
Graduate Entry: Applicants who achieve a minimum GPA of 6 (B+ average) across a full degree (on a full-time basis) from a New Zealand university will be eligible for consideration for an admissions interview. All graduate applicants deemed eligible will then be ranked based on their GPA from their last two academic years of full-time study only. The last year of full-time study must be no more than five years prior to application.
Final selection from the Overlapping Year 1 and the Graduate Entry categories will be based on the following:
All prospective applicants should obtain a copy of the current Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Undergraduate Prospectus, available from the University by calling 0800 61 62 63 (NZ only) or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
How to apply:
New Students: If you are not enrolled at the University of Auckland in 2012, apply online at: http://www.auckland.ac.nz and click on “Apply Now”.
Returning Students: If you are currently enrolled at the University of Auckland and would like to change your existing programme, apply on SSO: http://www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/student-services-online/sso-apply
Application closing date
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Supplementary Information Form (MH03–Medicine). The form can be completed online at: http://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/faculty/undergrad/forms/default.aspx
*The information is provided as a general guide for students and is subject to alteration. Applicants should consult the faculty website for the latest information: www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/medicine
