2024 Programme Limitations – Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (Clinical Programmes)
The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences proposes the following maximum number of students in the following programmes in 2024 because of an
insufficiency of accommodation and/or staff to provide adequate teaching to all students expected to seek a place.
Section 1: Limitations
Approved limit
Admission
Proposed limit
Programme
Category
2023
2023**
2024
BMedImag(Hons)
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
32
32
34
International
2
2
2
Total
34
34
36
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
3
0
3
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
6
5
5
Students with disabilities
1
1
1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
1
1
Students from low socio-economic background
1
1
1
UTAS Total
9
8
8
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
257
262
257
International
30
26
30
Total
287
288
287
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
52
58
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
UTAS
(MBChB) Year 2
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
103
55
103
Students with disabilities
2
2
2
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
1
1
Students from low socio-economic background
5
5
5
UTAS Total
111
63
111
1
Approved limit
Admission
Proposed limit
Programme
Category
2023
2023**
2024
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
55
62
55
BOptom
International
5
4
5
Total
60
66
60
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
5
10
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
12
2
12
Students with disabilities
1
1
1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
0
1
Students from low socio-economic background
2
1
2
UTAS Total
16
4
16
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
100
66
100
International
10
4
10
Total
110
70
110
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
11
5
11
BPharm
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
29
0
29
Students with disabilities
1
1
1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
1
1
Students from low socio-economic background
2
0
2
UTAS Total
33
2
33
Domestic
20
20**
20
Master of Audiology
International
4
3**
4
Total
24
23
24
2
Master of Audiology
Approved limit
Admission
Proposed limit
Programme
Category
2023
2023**
2024
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
25
15**
28
Master of Health Science
(Nutrition and Dietetics)
International
3
0
2
Total
28
15
30
* The MAPAS/UTAS places include any Māori and Pacific students admitted to the relevant programme under the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme who would not have been eligible for a place were it not for
the MAPAS admissions process.
** 2023 admission indicative as at 16/02/2023. Sourced from SMR Applicant to Enrolment Report, Enrolled Student Data.
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Section 2: Selection criteria
The following criteria are proposed to be used by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to select students
into limited entry programmes in 2024.
BMedImag(Hons)
Applications are accepted in three entry categories:
A.
Undergraduate, B. Graduate, C. International.
Selection is based on a combination of academic performance indicated by the applicant’s GPA, with a minimum
GPA of 5.0 required and an assessment of performance in a series of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), and the
applicant’s performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if required).
Applicants will be required to complete the Clinical Selection test if the University is unable to offer in person
examinations for any of the core courses under invigilated examination conditions in 2023. The Clinical Selection
Test will incorporate the content of the core courses. If the Clinical Selection Test is required then the results will
form part of the selection criteria.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, applicants unable to attend their interview on the relevant date will
not be considered further.
A Undergraduates who have completed a year of study and who have completed the following courses (per the
Schedule) or their equivalent – BIOSCI 101, BIOSCI 106, BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, PHYSICS 160,
POPLHLTH 111, a General Education course and have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or better, and have an equivalent
performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if required) will be ranked by GPA for an interview place.
B. Graduates with an appropriate degree with a GPA of 5.0 or above will be ranked by GPA for an interview
place.
NOTE: Graduate applicants who are due to complete their degree in the year of application, must provide
finalised results no later than 30 November in the year of application.
Applicants (domestic or international) who have received a conditional offer of a place for 2024 entry that
specifies the completion of any of the core courses of CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107 or POPLHTLH 111 will be required
to complete the Clinical Selection Test for that course/s if the University is unable to offer an in-person
examination for that course under invigilated examination conditions in 2023.
A rank order of undergraduate and graduate applicants based on their academic performance (based on GPA),
performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if required), and interview performance will be established at a
meeting of the Medical Imaging Admissions Subcommittee.
Places will be offered to the highest ranking applicants.
C. International applicant entry: International applicants are eligible to apply in either the Undergraduate or
Graduate entry categories. Graduate applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher if they have
not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in English.
UTAS – for full details see Section 3
Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme: MAPAS places are reserved for applicants who have Indigenous Māori
or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the MAPAS admissions process. Applicants who meet the academic
requirements set out above and satisfy the MAPAS Specialty Admission Interview requirements, based on their
academic preparation, personal qualities and support systems will be offered a MAPAS place.
Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme (RRAS):
Those applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate entry categories, and who meet the
eligibility criteria for the Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme may choose to be considered for this quota.
In order to qualify as a regional/rural student, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Five years or more of primary education (Years 1-8) spent in a school within a regional/rural
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area, or
2.
Three years or more of secondary education (Years 9-13) spent in a school within a
regional/rural area
The definitions of rural and regional are derived from the Statistics New Zealand 2020 Urban Accessibility
classification:
Rural = Medium urban area, medium urban accessibility, low urban accessibility, remote, very remote
Regional = Large urban area, high urban accessibility
A list of schools by classification will be published on the UoA website. The classification of the school at the
time of application will be used to determine eligibility under RRAS.
Application of Selection Criteria The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences will determine matters concerning the application
of the selection criteria, including but not limited to the weighting of GPA, MMI, and the Clinical Selection
Test (if required) in assessing the merit of applicants.
Selection committee: School of Medical Sciences Admissions Sub Committee – Chair: Programme Director
Medical Imaging, Two academic staff members and two practicing practitioners appointed by the Board of Studies,
Associate Dean (Academic), Academic Services Manager, Director Vision 20:20.
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MBChB
Applications are accepted in four entry categories; General Admission, UTAS (including Māori and Pacific,
Disability, Low Socio-Economic and Refugee backgrounds), Regional/Rural and International.
Selection is based on a combination of:
•
academic performance indicated by the applicant’s GPA, and
•
performance in the Clinical Selection Test (for Year 1 entry) (if required); and
•
performance in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT-ANZ) completed in the year of application,
and
•
an assessment of performance in a series of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), or panel interview
(International only), and
•
any additional qualities required according to the applicant’s entry category.
Note: All applicants will be subject to Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children’s Act Checks.
General Admission Entry Categories
Year 1 Entry
To qualify for consideration, applicants must have:
•
completed Year 1 of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical
Science including the courses specified in the University Calendar for 2024 entry with a GPA of 6.0 or
higher. This study must have been completed in one full-time year in the year of application. Only the
first attempt for these courses will be considered for admission in the Year 1 Entry category,
•
completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT-ANZ) in the year of application.
•
completed the Clinical Selection Test (which incorporates the core courses of CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107
and POPLHTLH 111) (if required)
Applicants will be required to complete the Clinical Selection Test if the University is unable to offer in person
examinations for the core courses under invigilated examination conditions in 2023. The Clinical Selection
Test incorporates the content of the core courses. If the Clinical Selection Test is required then the results
will form part of the selection criteria.
Interview places will be offered on the basis of a ranking calculated on the grades achieved in the four
common courses that are offered in both the BHSc and the BSc Biomedical Science programmes (MEDSCI
142, BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, POPLHLTH 111) and performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if required). If
final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will
be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.
Following interview, a rank order of applicants based on their academic performance (based on the grades
achieved in the four common courses performance in the UCAT-ANZ test, and interview performance, is
established at a meeting of the Medical Admissions Subcommittee.
Places will be offered to the highest-ranking applicants until the limit is reached.
Graduate Entry
Applicants in the Graduate category may apply once only for each qualification attained which meets entry
requirements.
In order to be eligible for consideration, applicants must have:
•
completed a degree or postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma qualification, normally in the
minimum academic time from a New Zealand university within the last five years with a GPA of 6.0
or higher, and
•
completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT-ANZ) in the year of application.
Interview places will be offered on the basis of a ranking derived from the cumulative GPA from the
qualifying programme. If final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade
(highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances applicants unable to attend their interview on the relevant date
will not be considered further.
Following interview, a rank order of applicants based on their academic performance (the final grades
achieved in the qualifying programme), performance in all sections the UCAT-ANZ test and interview
performance is established at a meeting of the Medical Admissions Subcommittee.
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Places will be offered to the highest-ranking applicants until the limit is reached.
NOTE: Graduate applicants who are due to complete their degree in the year of application, must provide
finalised results no later than 30 November in the year of application.
Applicants (domestic or international) who have received a conditional offer of a place for 2024 entry, in
either the Year 1 or Graduate entry category, that specifies the completion of any of the core courses of
CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107 or POPLHTLH 111 will be required to complete the Clinical Selection Test for that
course/s if the University is unable to offer an in-person examination of that course under invigilated
examination conditions in 2023.
UTAS – See Section 3
Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme (MAPAS):
Those applicants who have Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the MAPAS admissions
process may choose to be considered for this equity admission pathway.
Year 1 Entry (MAPAS)
To qualify for consideration for entry to MBChB in 2024, MAPAS applicants must have:
•
completed Year 1 of the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Science including the courses specified in the University Calendar for 2023 without any
Fail grades. This study must have been completed on a full-time basis and in the year of application.
Only the first attempt for these courses will be considered for admission in the First Year category,
and
•
completed the 2023 Clinical Selection Test (CST) (if required), and
•
completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT-ANZ) in the year of application.
MAPAS Specialty Interview places for MBChB will be offered on the basis of the MAPAS Admission Panel’s
assessment of grades achieved in the four common courses that are offered in both the BHSc and the BSc in
Biomedical Science programmes (MEDSCI 142, BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, POPLHLTH 111), Clinical Selection
Test GPA (if required) and total GPA achieved across all courses undertaken in Year 1 of the Bachelor of
Health Sciences or Year 1 of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science.
The MAPAS Specialty Interview process consists of a MAPAS MMI.
All MAPAS applicants are also required to attend a General Admission MMI.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, applicants unable to attend their MAPAS Specialty Interview or
MAPAS General Admission MMI on the relevant date will not be considered further.
Following the MAPAS Specialty Interview, the MAPAS Admission Panel will convene to review all data
available for each MAPAS Year 1 applicant including: academic performance via the Core-4 course GPA,
Clinical Selection Test (if required) and total GPA, MAPAS MMI scores, General Admission MMI scores, UCAT-
ANZ score and MAPAS engagement (where applicable). Initial ranking is assessed using the Core-4 course
GPA and the cut-off is determined by the MAPAS Admission Panel based on assessment of all data points for
individual applicants together with consideration of the total number of applicants and MAPAS places
available under both MAPAS Year 1 and Graduate entry pathways.
Graduate Entry (MAPAS)
Applicants in the Graduate Entry category may apply once only for each qualification attained which meets
entry requirements.
In order to be eligible for consideration, MAPAS applicants must have
•
completed a degree or postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma qualification, normally in the
minimum academic time, from a New Zealand university, within the last five years, and
•
completed the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT-ANZ) in the year of application.
Following the MAPAS Specialty Interview, the MAPAS Admission Panel will convene to review all data
available for each MAPAS Graduate applicant including: academic performance via cumulative GPA, GPA
Last-2 years of study, previous Core-4 course GPA (if relevant), MAPAS MMI scores, General Admission MMI
scores, UCAT-ANZ score, degree area of specialty (and relevance to MBChB content) and MAPAS
engagement (where applicable). Initial ranking is assessed using cumulative GPA and a cut-off line is
determined by the MAPAS Admission Panel based on assessment of all data points for individual applicants
alongside consideration of the total number of applicants and MAPAS places available under both MAPAS
undergraduate and graduate entry pathways.
The MAPAS Admission Panel members include: Tumuaki FMHS (Chair), Associate Dean Pacific FMHS,
Director Vision 20:20, TKHM staff acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Section of Pacific
Health staff acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Community members acting as
interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews and MAPAS SSA staff from relevant programmes.
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Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme (RRAS):
Those applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate entry categories, and who meet the
eligibility criteria for the Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme may choose to be considered for this quota.
In order to qualify as a regional/rural student, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Five years or more of primary education (Years 1-8) spent in a school within a regional/rural
area, or
2.
Three years or more of secondary education (Years 9-13) spent in a school within a
regional/rural area
The definitions of rural and regional are derived from the Statistics New Zealand 2020 Urban Accessibility
classification:
Rural = Medium urban area, medium urban accessibility, low urban accessibility, remote, very remote
Regional = Large urban area, high urban accessibility
A list of schools by classification will be published on the UoA website. The classification of the school at the time
of application will be used to determine eligibility under RRAS.
International:
International applicants are eligible to apply in either Year 1 or graduate categories, and the same process
and criteria as outlined above will apply, with the exception that international graduate applicants must have
completed a relevant degree and will complete a panel interview and are not required to sit a UCAT-ANZ
assessment. A relevant degree is defined as one in which applicants have completed courses equivalent to
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language skills at IELTS of 7.5 or higher if they have not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in English.
International applicants who are applying under the year 1 category are required to undertake the MMI.
International applicants who have received conditional offers (International Pathway applicants) may be
required to undertake the MMI according to the conditions of their offer.
Applicants who have received a conditional offer of a place for 2024 entry, in either the Year 1 or Graduate
entry category, that specifies the completion of any of the core courses of CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107 or
POPLHTLH 111, and where the course/s is completed in Semester One 2023 will be required to complete the
Clinical Selection Test if the University is unable to offer in person examinations for the core courses under
invigilated examination conditions in 2023.
Application of Selection Criteria
The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences on the advice of the MBChB Admissions
subcommittee will determine matters concerning the application of the selection criteria, including but not
limited to the weighting of GPA, MMI, and the Clinical Selection Test (if required) in assessing the merit of
applicants.
Selection Committee
Medical Admissions Subcommittee - Chair: Director of Medical Admissions, Heads of Schools of Medicine,
Medical Sciences and Population Health or their nominees, Head of the Medical Programme, Associate Dean
(Academic), Vice-Chancellor’s nominee Phase 1 Director, Tumuaki or nominee, Director Vision 20:20,
Academic Services Manager, Two practising clinical academics appointed by the Board of Studies
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BOptom
Applications are accepted in three entry categories:
A.
Undergraduate, B. Graduate, C. International.
Selection is based on a combination of academic performance indicated by the applicant’s GPA, with a minimum
GPA of 5.5 or higher required and an assessment of performance in a series of multiple mini interviews (MMI).
and for Undergraduate admission, the performance in the Clinical Selection Test (CST) which incorporates the
core courses of CHEM 110 and BIOSCI 107 (if required).
Applicants will be required to undertake the Clinical Selection Test if the University is unable to offer in person
examinations for the core courses under invigilated examination conditions in 2023. The Clinical Selection Test
which incorporates the content of the core courses. If the Clinical Selection Test is required then the results will
form part of the selection criteria.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, applicants unable to attend their interview on the relevant date will
not be considered further.
A. Undergraduate applicants who have completed a full-time year of study and have completed the following
courses or their equivalent – BIOSCI 101, BIOSCI 106, BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111,
PHYSICS 160 and have achieved a GPA of 5.5 or higher, and have an equivalent performance in the Clinical
Selection Test (if required) will be ranked by GPA for an interview place.
B. Graduates with an appropriate degree with a GPA of 5.5 or higher will be ranked by GPA for an interview
place.
NOTE: Graduate applicants who are due to complete their degree in the year of application, must provide
finalised results no later than 30 November in the year of application.
Applicants (domestic or international) who have received a conditional offer of a place for 2024 entry that
specifies the completion of any of the core courses of CHEM 110 or BIOSCI 107
will be required to complete the Clinical Selection Test for that course/s if the University is unable to offer an
in-person examination of that course under invigilated examination conditions in 2023.
A rank order of undergraduate and graduate applicants based on their academic performance (based on GPA),
and interview performance is established at a meeting of the Optometry Admissions Subcommittee.
Places will be offered to the highest ranking applicants.
C. International applicant entry: International applicants are eligible to apply in either the Undergraduate or
Graduate entry categories. Graduate applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher if they have
not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in English.
Application of Selection Criteria
The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences will determine matters concerning the application of the
selection criteria, including but not limited to the weighting of GPA and MMI, in assessing the merit of applicants.
UTAS – for full details see Section 3
Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme: MAPAS places are reserved for applicants who have Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the
MAPAS admissions process.
Applicants who meet the academic requirements set out above and satisfy the MAPAS Specialty Admission
Interview requirements, based on their academic preparation, personal qualities and support systems will be
offered a MAPAS place.
The MAPAS Admission Panel members include: Tumuaki FMHS (Chair), Associate Dean Pacific FMHS, Director
Vision 20:20, TKHM staff acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Section of Pacific Health staff
acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Community members acting as interviewers for MAPAS
Specialty Interviews and MAPAS SSA staff from relevant programmes.
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Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme (RRAS)
Those applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate entry categories, and who meet the
eligibility criteria for the Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme may choose to be considered for this quota.
In order to qualify as a regional/rural student, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Five years or more of primary education (Years 1-8) spent in a school within a regional/rural
area, or
2.
Three years or more of secondary education (Years 9-13) spent in a school within a
regional/rural area
The definitions of rural and regional are derived from the Statistics New Zealand 2020 Urban Accessibility
classification:
Rural = Medium urban area, medium urban accessibility, low urban accessibility, remote, very remote Regional = Large urban area, high urban accessibility
A list of schools by classification will be published on the UoA website. The classification of the school at the
time of application will be used to determine eligibility under RRAS.
Selection committee:
School of Optometry and Vision Science Admissions Sub Committee - Chair: Programme Director of Bachelor of
Optometry (School Academic Director), Associate Dean (Academic), Academic Services Manager, Director Vision
20:20; three Academic Staff members from the School of Optometry and Vision Science appointed by the Board
of Studies.
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BPharm
Applications are accepted in three entry categories:
A. Year 1, B. Alternative Admission, C. International.
Selection is based on a combination of academic performance indicated by the applicant’s GPA, with a minimum
average GPA of 5.0 required for Year 1 applicants, and a minimum GPA of 4.0 or higher required for Alternative
Admission applicants, and an assessment of performance in a series of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), and for
Year 1 applicants, the performance in the Clinical Selection Test which incorporates the core courses of CHEM
110, BIOSCI 107 and POPLHLTH 111 (if required).
Applicants will be required to undertake the Clinical Selection Test if the University is unable to offer in person
examinations for the core courses under invigilated examination conditions in 2023. The Clinical Selection Test
incorporates the content of the core courses. If the Clinical Selection Test is required then the results will form
part of the selection criteria.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances applicants unable to attend their interview on the relevant date will
not be considered further.
A Year 1: Applicants who have completed the first year of either BHSc or BSc or equivalent and have completed
the following courses or their equivalent – BIOSCI 107, CHEM 110, MEDSCI 142, POPLHLTH 111, and have
achieved a minimum GPA of 5.0 or higher and have an equivalent performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if
required) will be ranked by GPA for an interview place.
B Alternative Admission: Applicants who have completed a minimum of two years of full time study in a
relevant degree from a recognised university with at least an equivalent of a GPA of 4.0 or higher will be ranked
by GPA for an interview place.
NOTE: Alternative Admission applicants who are due to complete their degree in the year of application, must
provide finalised results no later than 30 November in the year of application.
Applicants (domestic or international) who have received a conditional offer of a place for 2024 entry that
specifies the completion of any of the core courses of CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107 or POPLHTLH 111 will be required
to complete the Clinical Selection Test if the University is unable to offer in person examinations for that course/s
in 2023.
A rank order of Year 1 and alternative admission applicants based on their academic performance (based on
GPA/GPE and, performance in the Clinical Selection Test (if required), and interview performance is established
at a meeting of the Pharmacy Admissions Subcommittee.
Places will be offered to the highest-ranking applicants.
C International applicant entry: International applicants are eligible to apply in either Year 1 or Alternative
Admission categories. Alternative Admission applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher if
they have not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in English.
UTAS – for full details see Section 3
Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme: MAPAS places are reserved for applicants who have Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the
MAPAS admissions process.
Applicants who meet the academic requirements set out above and satisfy the MAPAS Specialty Admission
Interview requirements, based on their academic preparation, personal qualities and support systems will be
offered a MAPAS place.
The MAPAS Admission Panel members include: Tumuaki FMHS (Chair), Associate Dean Pacific FMHS, Director
Vision 20:20, TKHM staff acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Section of Pacific Health staff
acting as interviewers for MAPAS Specialty Interviews, Community members acting as interviewers for MAPAS
Specialty Interviews and MAPAS SSA staff from relevant programmes.
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Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme (RRAS)
Those applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate entry categories, and who meet the
eligibility criteria for the Regional/Rural Admissions Scheme may choose to be considered for this quota.
In order to qualify as a regional/rural student, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Five years or more of primary education (Years 1-8) spent in a school within a regional/rural
area, or
2.
Three years or more of secondary education (Years 9-13) spent in a school within a
regional/rural area
The definitions of rural and regional are derived from the Statistics New Zealand 2020 Urban Accessibility
classification:
Rural = Medium urban area, medium urban accessibility, low urban accessibility, remote, very remote Regional = Large urban area, high urban accessibility
A list of schools by classification will be published on the UoA website. The classification of the school at the
time of application will be used to determine eligibility under RRAS.
Application of Selection Criteria
The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences will determine matters concerning the application
of the selection criteria, including but not limited to the weighting of GPA, MMI, and the Clinical Selection
Test (if required) in assessing the merit of applicants.
Selection committee: School of Pharmacy Admissions Sub Committee - Chair: Director of UG Pharmacy Admissions (School Programme
Director), Chair of Faculty Admissions Sub-Committee, Head of School of Pharmacy, Three academic staff
members from the School of Pharmacy appointed by the Board of Studies, Academic Services Manager, One
member of the pharmacy profession, Tumuaki or nominee, Director Vision 20:20
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MAud
Domestic Students
Selection is based on a combination of academic performance indicated by the applicant’s GPA, with a minimum
average Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and personal qualities necessary for a
person seeking a qualification as an Audiologist. This will be assessed based on a student’s performance in a
series of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI).
Interview places will be offered on the basis of a ranking derived from the GPA (60 points above Stage II) from
the qualifying programme. If final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim GPA based
on the highest 60 point Stage II or higher grades will be temporarily assigned. Official final 60 point GPA will be
used for the final selection.
A rank order of applicants is created based on a combination of their academic performance (based on best
60 point GPA), and satisfactory interview performance at a meeting of the Audiology Selection Committee.
Places will be offered to the highest ranking applicants.
All applicants will be subject to Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children’s Act Checks
International Students
International applicants are eligible to apply using the same process and criteria as outlined above, with the
exception that international applicants will complete a panel interview conducted by members of the Audiology
Department in place of an MMI interview process. International applicants are required to have English language
skills at IELTS of 7.5 or higher with no band below a 7.0 if they have not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in
English.
Selection committee: Head of Department or nominee, Programme Director
MHSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of:
•
academic merit assessed on the basis of the applicant’s GPA/GPE (50%)
•
qualities assessed at interview (50%)
At interview candidates must
•
demonstrate background and personal qualities seen to be of value to the study and practice of
dietetics;
•
demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in English particularly when dealing with people with
hearing difficulties
Applicants are required to achieve a minimum GPA of 6.0 to be eligible for consideration for an admission
interview. Applicants unable to attend their interview on the relevant date will not be considered further.
Preference may be given to suitably qualified Māori and Pacific applicants. Applicants will also be subject to Police
Vetting and VCA Checks.
Selection committee: Head, Programme Director, one member of the teaching programme or appropriate nominee
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Section 3: UTAS Selection criteria
The following criteria are proposed to be used by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to select UTAS
students into limited entry programmes in 2024.
BMedImag (Hons)
Māori and Pacific
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the First Year or Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to
demonstrate Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the MAPAS admissions process can be
considered for a MAPAS place. Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of GPA. Applicants
invited to interview will be required to attend both a General and Specialty interview. Following the
interview, the MAPAS Admissions panel will meet to consider each application, which will focus on academic
ability and qualitative evaluation of support systems and personal qualities.
Students with disabilities / Students from refugee backgrounds / Students from low socio-
economic backgrounds
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to
demonstrate that they fit the definition of students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic
backgrounds or students from refugee background set out in the University’s UTAS policy will be assessed on
their potential to succeed (including for Students with Disabilities, their ability to undertake the programme
given their disability and any reasonable accommodation).
Applicants who are considered to have the potential to succeed will be offered an interview. Following the
interview a rank score will be generated based on academic ability, and the qualitative evaluation of personal
qualities and suitable support systems. UTAS applicants may be offered a place up to the limit available.
Selection committee: BMedImag (Hons) Admissions Subcommittee
MBChB
Māori and Pacific
Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to demonstrate Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed
by the MAPAS admissions process can be considered for a MAPAS place.
Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of GPA. Applicants invited to interview will be required
to attend both a General and Specialty interview.
Following the interview, the MAPAS Admissions panel will meet to consider each application, which will focus
on academic ability and qualitative evaluation of personal qualities.
Students with Disabilities, Students from Low Socio-economic backgrounds and Refugee
background students
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the First Year or Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to
demonstrate that they fit the definition of students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic
backgrounds or students from refugee background set out in the University’s UTAS policy will be assessed on
their potential to succeed (including for Students with Disabilities, their ability to undertake the programme
given their disability and any reasonable accommodation).
Applicants who are considered to have the potential to succeed will be offered an interview.
Following the interview a rank score will be generated based on academic ability, and the qualitative
evaluation of personal qualities and suitable support systems. UTAS applicants may be offered a place up to
the limit available.
Selection committee: MBChB Admissions Subcommittee
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BOptom
Māori and Pacific
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the First Year or Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to
demonstrate Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the MAPAS admissions process can be
considered for a MAPAS place.
Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of GPA. Applicants invited to interview will be required
to attend both a General and Specialty interview.
Following the interview, the MAPAS Admissions panel will meet to consider each application, which will focus
on academic ability and qualitative evaluation of support systems and personal qualities.
Students with Disabilities, Students from Low Socio-economic backgrounds and Refugee
background students
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the Undergraduate or Graduate Entry categories, and who are able to
demonstrate that they fit the definition of students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic
backgrounds or students from refugee background set out in the University’s UTAS policy will be assessed on
their potential to succeed (including for Students with Disabilities, their ability to undertake the programme
given their disability and any reasonable accommodation).
Applicants who are considered to have the potential to succeed will be offered an interview.
Following the interview a rank score will be generated based on academic ability, and the qualitative
evaluation of personal qualities and suitable support systems. UTAS applicants may be offered a place up to
the limit available.
Selection committee: BOptom Admissions Subcommittee
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BPharm Māori and Pacific
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the First Year or Alternative Admission categories, and who are able to
demonstrate Indigenous Māori or Pacific ancestry as assessed by the MAPAS admissions process can be
considered for a MAPAS place.
Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of GPA. Applicants invited to interview will be required
to attend both a General and Specialty interview.
Following the interview, the MAPAS Admissions panel will meet to consider each application, which will focus
on academic ability and qualitative evaluation of support systems and personal qualities
Students with Disabilities, Students from Low Socio-economic backgrounds and Refugee
background students
Applicants who are eligible to apply in the First Year or Alternative Admission categories, and who are able
to demonstrate that they fit the definition of students with disabilities, students from low socioeconomic
backgrounds or students from refugee background set out in the University’s UTAS policy will be assessed
on their potential to succeed (including for Students with Disabilities, their ability to undertake the
programme given their disability and any reasonable accommodation).
Applicants who are considered to have the potential to succeed will be offered an interview.
Following the interview a rank score will be generated based on academic ability, and the qualitative
evaluation of personal qualities and suitable support systems. UTAS applicants may be offered a place up to
the limit available.
Selection committee: BPharm Admissions Subcommittee
Publication of Rank Score information
Faculties are reminded that only the rank score selection criteria approved as part of the Programme
Limits/Guaranteed Entry Score processes can be reproduced in publications for prospective applicants.
Faculties are responsible for ensuring information published in prospectuses, handbooks, on websites or
in any other publications reflect the approved rank scores.
Information published in faculty marketing and recruitment plans must also be aligned with approved
selection criteria.
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