The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most well?regarded university, known for academic excellence, impactful research and global diversity. Its Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has an international reputation for research, innovation and clinical education, with extensive learning opportunities across clinical environments. The university’s Grafton Campus in Auckland provides a strong foundation for study in health sciences and medicine.

 

Why Study the MBChB at the University of Auckland?

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) is a professional and research?aligned medical degree that prepares students for careers as qualified medical doctors. Key reasons to choose this programme:

• Accredited by the Australian Medical Council on behalf of the Medical Council of New?Zealand — essential for medical professional recognition and registration.

• Offers unrivalled access to real clinical environments, including hospitals and community placements across the upper North Island.

• Combines strong scientific knowledge, clinical learning and real?world patient care experience over six years.

• Graduates may apply for Provisional Medical Registration with the Medical Council of New?Zealand upon completion, a key step toward becoming a practicing doctor.

 

Programme Structure & Core Topics

The MBChB curriculum is progressive and integrated:

Years 1–3 – Foundation & Pre?Clinical

• Includes learning in:

  • Health sciences

  • Biological and clinical sciences

  • Medical humanities

  • Human health and illness

• Focus on academic understanding before full clinical exposure.

Years 4–6 – Clinical Practice

• Extensive clinical placements (35–42 weeks per year), rotating through specialties including:

  • Medicine

  • Surgery

  • Pediatrics

  • Obstetrics

  • Community health

• Includes rural clinical experience or elective placements.

Electives & Research

• In later years, options to pursue electives (including overseas), research projects, or rural health streams.

 

Highlights & Unique Features

• Accredited medical degree with clinical training opportunities.
• Learning across university settings and real healthcare environments (hospitals, rural clinics).
• Combination of scientific knowledge, clinical skills, communication and ethical practice.
• Provisional Medical Registration eligibility in New?Zealand on graduation (with post?graduate requirements).
• Association with medical student communities and support like the Auckland University Medical Students’ Association (AUMSA).

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of MBChB typically pursue careers as:

Medical Practitioners / Doctors

• Apply for provisional registration in New?Zealand and begin internships and postgraduate training.

Specialist Training

• Opportunities in fields such as surgery, pediatrics, oncology, public health, etc.

Global Practice

• Graduate training and practice pathways internationally (registration requirements vary by country).

 

Visa & Immigration Requirements

International students must:

• Receive an Offer of Place from the University.
• Provide proof of sufficient funds, English proficiency, health insurance and other documentation specified by Immigration New?Zealand.
• Apply for a Student Visa before the programme starts, allowing time for processing.