Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) 72 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

92,100 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MBChB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) degree is commonly referred to as the “medical degree”. University of Otago medical students graduate as doctors committed to high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based medical care.


School leavers enrol at Otago for the common Health Sciences First Year course and then apply for admission to second year medicine. Graduates, or those with relevant academic or professional experience, can also apply for admission at second year.


If accepted to second year medicine, students complete a further five years, then after graduation work for another year under probation in order to gain general registration.


There is a wide range of specialisation available in the public and private sectors, involving research, academic medicine, public health, clinical medicine and other areas. Specialties include Cardiology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Psychological Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Public Health, General Practice and many others. Most doctors complete postgraduate training in their chosen specialty.


Medicine is a respected, rewarding, and truly international career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MBChB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) degree is commonly referred to as the “medical degree”. University of Otago medical students graduate as doctors committed to high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based medical care.


School leavers enrol at Otago for the common Health Sciences First Year course and then apply for admission to second year medicine. Graduates, or those with relevant academic or professional experience, can also apply for admission at second year.


If accepted to second year medicine, students complete a further five years, then after graduation work for another year under probation in order to gain general registration.


There is a wide range of specialisation available in the public and private sectors, involving research, academic medicine, public health, clinical medicine and other areas. Specialties include Cardiology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Psychological Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Public Health, General Practice and many others. Most doctors complete postgraduate training in their chosen specialty.


Medicine is a respected, rewarding, and truly international career.

Admission Requirements

6+
105+
80+
7+
120+
69.6+
120+
50+
24+
169+
25+
1190+
2.5+

First year – general entry requirements

If you have done no prior tertiary study, your first year at Otago will be the Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). The HSFY programme is subject to the same general entry requirements as general bachelor’s degrees at Otago.

Second year – limited entry

Admission to the second year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) is competitive, and will depend on your academic record. For most applicants, this will be based on your grades in Health Sciences First Year papers, but there are also application categories for people with other relevant academic or professional experience.

A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements.

6 Years
Feb

Domestic
18,000 NZD
International
92,100 NZD

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