Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Medicine
A course by
University of Auckland
A six-year, full-time undergraduate programme providing the knowledge, skills, and experience to pursue a career as a doctor in any field of medicine.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (720 Credits)
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (720 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Acquire foundational and advanced knowledge of biomedical science
Develop a deep understanding of human biology, chemistry, population health, and medical sciences relevant for medical practice.
Gain clinical and professional medical skills
Learn the core competencies required for safe and effective clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Auckland is a challenging but rewarding programme designed to equip students with extensive medical, clinical, and research skills for any field of medicine. It includes rigorous academic content spanning biomedical sciences, clinical and professional practice, and significant placements in hospital and community settings. The MBChB is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and is the primary pathway to eligibility for medical registration in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Introductory biomedical and health sciences
- Core medical sciences and professional practice
- Medical Humanities
- Clinical placements in hospital and community environments
- Rotating study in a wide range of medical disciplines
- Research skills for medical sciences
- Year 1: Prerequisite courses in Health Science or Biomedical Science
- Year 2: Core medical and clinical science
- Year 3: Medical Humanities, Health & Illness
- Years 4-6: Advanced clinical education with placements
What you need to know first
First year of Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland
Find these employment opportunities
Medical practitioner (provisional registration with Medical Council of New Zealand)General practice doctorHospital medical officerSpecialist disciplines in medicine (requires further training)Medical researcher
