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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

6 years

Next start date

Expected Mar 2027

Campus

Grafton Campus

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Summary

If you’re curious about the human body and health, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to work closely with people, a career in medicine could be the right fit for you.

  • You’ll learn how to diagnose and treat illness, and how to support

people to lead healthier lives, and how to work effectively within

healthcare teams.

  • The degree has a strong focus on hands‑on, real‑world learning, with extensive clinical placement opportunities.
  • You’ll also have opportunities to learn about rural medicine with opportunities for rural placements, where you can spend a full year living and training in a rural community, such as at a general practice or hospital.

Our MBChB programme is accredited by the Australian Medical Council on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Entry into the MBChB is limited and competitive. There are 317 domestic places available each year.

There are two application categories for entry into the MBChB, please click on the entry requirements tab below for full details.

School leavers cannot apply directly to the MBChB; they are advised to apply via First Year entry.

Please note:

  • You can only apply once under the "First Year" entry category, and only in the year in which this study is undertaken.
  • Applicants with more than two aegrotat or compassionate consideration passes in First Year are not eligible for consideration under the "First Year" entry category.
  • You can only apply once under the "Graduate Entry" category for each qualifying programme attained.
  • Entry criteria will change for 2028 entry, please review the relevant entry requirements carefully.
  • For 2027 entry, you will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) in the year of application.
  • For 2028 entry, you will be required to sit 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).
  • Special entry schemes are available for domestic students.
  • All MBChB applicants are encouraged to review the Inclusive Medical Education guidelines

Entry criteria

Entry into the MBChB is limited and competitive. There are 317 domestic places available each year. There are two application categories for entry into the MBChB, please click on the entry requirements tab below for full details. School leavers cannot apply directly to the MBChB; they are advised to apply via First Year entry. Please note: You can only apply once under the "First Year" entry category, and only in the year in which this study is undertaken. Applicants with more than two aegrotat or compassionate consideration passes in First Year are not eligible for consideration under the "First Year" entry category. You can only apply once under the "Graduate Entry" category for each qualifying programme attained. Entry criteria will change for 2028 entry, please review the relevant entry requirements carefully. For 2027 entry, you will be required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) in the year of application. For 2028 entry, you will be required to sit 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). Special entry schemes are available for domestic students. All MBChB applicants are encouraged to review the Inclusive Medical Education guidelines.

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