Program Overview

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University of Auckland Programs

The University of Auckland offers a wide range of programs for students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.

Study Options

• Undergraduate study options
• Postgraduate study options
• Doctoral study options
• Professional development and short courses
• Conjoint programs

Faculties

• Arts and Education
• Business School
• Engineering and Design
• Law
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Science

Research

• Research areas
• Research by faculty
• University research centres
• Centres of Research Excellence

Support Services

• Student Services Online
• AskAuckland
• Student Hubs
• Student IT Hub
• Student Health and Counselling
• Career Development and Employability Services (CDES)
• Ratonga Hautanga Tauira | Student Disability Services (SDS)

Campus Life

• Campus maps
• Emergencies and safety on campus
• Living in Auckland
• Clubs and societies
• What's On
• Mori life on campus
• Pacific life on campus

About the University

• Our faculties and institutes
• Equity at the University
• Sustainability
• Business and employers
• Community services
• University Calendar

Medical and Health Sciences

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences offers a range of programs, including:

Study with Us

• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Doctoral programs
• Professional development and short courses
• Why do a conjoint?
• Prospectuses and handbooks
• University calendar
• Degree planners
• Rural health

Career Options

• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Optometry
• Biomedical Science
• Medical Imaging

Scholarships and Awards

• Undergraduate scholarships
• Postgraduate scholarships
• Summer research scholarships

Meet Our Students and Graduates

• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Doctoral students
• Alumni

Mori and Pacific at the Faculty (MAPAS)

• About MAPAS
• Vision 20:20
• Mori scholarships
• Pacific scholarships
• Postgraduate Support

International Students

• Welcome to FMHS
• Overseas Electives Scheme

Overseas Electives Scheme

The Overseas Electives Scheme offers students the opportunity to undertake elective placements in a range of departments.

About the Electives Scheme

The scheme is competitive, and students must meet eligibility criteria and terms.

About Auckland

Auckland is a city with a range of cultural and recreational activities.

Key Dates and Availability

Applications for semester 1 of 2026 are open from 28 July to 17 August 2025, and applications for semester 2 of 2026 are open from 26 January to 15 February 2026.

Available Areas of Specialisation

Placements may be possible in a range of departments, subject to availability.

Fees, Finance, and Accommodation

Students must arrange their own fees, finances, and accommodation.

Regulations

Students must read and comply with the rules and regulations regarding responsibility, limitations, and dress code.

Visa Requirements

Visiting medical students must obtain a Work Permit under the Students and Trainees Policy for entry to New Zealand.

Insurance Cover

Students must have medical-legal, personal, and health insurance.

Immunisations Required

Students must receive certain immunisations before beginning their placement in New Zealand.