University of Auckland Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
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University of Auckland uses the UCAT ANZ for medicine entry (Auckland). Auckland gives the UCAT light weight — often a threshold or tiebreaker rather than a major factor.
Medicine at Auckland
How the UCAT is used here
Auckland gives the UCAT light weight — often a threshold or tiebreaker rather than a major factor.
ATAR and selection thresholds
Selection (2027 entry): 60% GPA / 15% UCAT ANZ / 25% MMI; minimum GPA 6.0 (B+), no ATAR. NOTE: UCAT ANZ applies to 2027 entry only — replaced by Casper from 2028 entry. Maori (Whakapiki Ake) and Pacific (MAPAS) equity admission schemes.
Structured pass/competitive thresholds are being verified for this programme.
What applicants have reported
STUDENT-REPORTED (Med Students Online; anecdotal, mostly STALE, NOT official). NZ uses first-year university GPA, not ATAR: interview gate GPA >= 6.0 (B+), successful offer profiles around GPA ~8-9 on core papers. UCAT is a new 15% selection component for 2027 entry ONLY (replaced by Casper from 2028), so there is little current UCAT-cutoff data; older forum scores are UMAT/old-UCAT-scale and not comparable.
Rural and Indigenous pathways
Regional Rural Admission Scheme (RRAS) — 5+ years primary or 3+ years secondary schooling in a regional/rural area; ranked separately.
University of Auckland offers an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (or, in NZ, Māori and Pacific) entry pathway. Confirm eligibility and the application process at the source.
Interview format
Yes — a multiple mini-interview (MMI).
When you sit the UCAT
The UCAT is sat once a year and your single result goes to every consortium university you apply to. Booking windows, the testing period and fees are the same wherever you apply.
UCAT key dates & cost →Lift your UCAT for Auckland.
One score goes to every school on your list. Drill the traps that move your percentile most.
Auckland Medicine FAQ
Does University of Auckland require the UCAT for medicine?+
Yes. University of Auckland uses the UCAT ANZ as part of selection for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), alongside your academic record and an interview.
How much does the UCAT count at Auckland?+
University of Auckland gives the UCAT light weight — often a threshold or tiebreaker rather than a major factor.
What do you need to get into medicine at Auckland?+
Selection (2027 entry): 60% GPA / 15% UCAT ANZ / 25% MMI; minimum GPA 6.0 (B+), no ATAR. NOTE: UCAT ANZ applies to 2027 entry only — replaced by Casper from 2028 entry. Maori (Whakapiki Ake) and Pacific (MAPAS) equity admission schemes.
Does Auckland interview medicine applicants?+
Yes — a multiple mini-interview (MMI).