The Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) – BMedSc(Hons)

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a satisfactorily completed at least the first three years of the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

b passed the courses for MBChB Part III, or its equivalent, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

and

c approval of the Dean of Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Schedule.

6 Other 700 level courses selected by students must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by the Programme Director.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c Any laboratory work in connection with the thesis must be carried out within the University. However, the Programme Director may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institute outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.

d The thesis must be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.