Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Medicine
A course by
University of Auckland
A highly challenging six-year programme equipping students with medical, clinical and research skills to pursue a career across all fields of medicine.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Grafton, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop core medical, clinical, and research skills
Gain foundational knowledge and practical skills required for medical practice, including understanding of human health, disease, and clinical environments.
Experience diverse clinical environments
Apply learning in hospital and community-based settings through rotating clinical placements, preparing for real-world professional medical practice.
Meet professional registration requirements
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) is a six-year undergraduate degree from the University of Auckland designed to prepare graduates for a vocation in medicine. Accredited by the Australian Medical Council and the Medical Council of New Zealand, the programme provides a blend of medical, clinical, and research training, including learning in hospital and community environments. Admission is competitive, with pathways for both first-year university and graduate applicants. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for provisional medical registration in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Year One (Part I) via either Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science pathway (foundation health and bioscience courses)
- Core medical and health sciences courses in Year Two
- Medical Humanities and human health/illness focus in Year Three
- Hospital and community-based clinical rotations in Years Four, Five, and Six
- Compulsory courses such as Introduction to Health Systems, Social Determinants of Health, Population Health, Behaviour, Health and Development, Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes, Chemistry of the Living World, Medical Humanities, MBChB parts II-VI
- General Education and Academic English Language Requirement
What you need to know first
Completion of first-year Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Science at University of Auckland
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health Care
Medical Practice
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Medical doctor (general practice, hospital clinician, medical specialist)
Medical researcher
Further specialisation via postgraduate medical training