Dear Richard,

 

I refer to your request of 18 February 2025. As your request is for a
large quantity of official information or necessitates a search through a
large quantity of information and meeting the original time limit would
unreasonably interfere with the operations of the University, and
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a
response cannot reasonably be given within the original time limit, the
University has extended the time limit for your request by 20 working days
under section 15A(1)(a) and (b) of the OIA.

 

The new maximum time limit for the University’s response is 16 April 2025
we will respond to your request as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

You have the right to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you are
dissatisfied with this extension.

 

Yours sincerely,

Farleigh Quinlivan

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Richard Shaw <[1][FYI request #30132 email]>

Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 11:33 pm

To: legal <[2][University of Auckland request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - MBChB Entrance Information 2025

 

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Dear University of Auckland,

 

I am requesting the following admissions data for entrance into the MBChB
program in 2025 (the latest cohort):

 

[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY)
and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

 

[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

 

[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

 

[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

 

[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.

 

[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Richard Shaw

 

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Dear Richard,

 

I refer to your request of 18 February 2025 for information about
admissions for Part II MBChB commencing in 2025. My apologies for the
delay. The University’s response follows:

 

“[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD /
FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

“[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

“[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.

o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA

 

“[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.
[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.”

Limited entry programmes are determined each year by Council under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 (see attached). Under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991, Council determines the
maximum number of students who may be enrolled in each limited entry
programme and this is published in the relevant year’s Limitations
Schedule (see attached). Under the University’s Limitation of Entry
Statute 1991, Council may prescribe eligibility requirements and selection
criteria for limited entry programmes. This information is set out each
year in Programme Limitation documents for the relevant Faculties – see
attached the document entitled
“2025-medical-health-sciences-programme-limitations”. Note that the
selection criteria set out in 2025 Programme Limitations for the MBChB
Part II state:

 

“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, UCAT-ANZ (where applicable) and the Clinical
Selection Test (if required) in assessing the merit of applicants.”

 

The Dean’s determination on the Application of Selection Criteria for the
MBChB Part II is attached.

 

It is not clear what additional information (if any) you wish to request
under “any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance”. The main document relating to the calculation of
the rank score for MBChB Part 2 admissions for 2025 is the Dean’s
Determination document and in particular the section entitled “Details for
creating final ranked lists for admissions decisions”. If you wish to
request any additional information about the rank score calculations,
please provide a more detailed description of the type of material that
you wish to request. An explanation of your purpose for seeking this
information would also assist us in identifying what information you wish
to request.

 

You have the right to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you are
dissatisfied with the University’s response.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Richard Shaw <[1][FOI #30132 email]>

Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 11:33 pm

To: legal <[2][University of Auckland request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - MBChB Entrance Information 2025

 

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Dear University of Auckland,

 

I am requesting the following admissions data for entrance into the MBChB
program in 2025 (the latest cohort):

[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY)
and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.

[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Richard Shaw

 

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Dear Richard,

 

Further to my email below, the additional information which the University
decided to provide in response to your request is attached.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

From: Landon Watt <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 16 May 2025 4:28 pm
To: [FOI #30132 email]
Cc: legal <[email address]>
Subject: 2025-OIA-0033-Shaw
Importance: High

 

Dear Richard,

 

I refer to your request of 18 February 2025 for information about
admissions for Part II MBChB commencing in 2025. My apologies for the
delay. The University’s response follows:

 

“[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD /
FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

“[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

“[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.

o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA

 

“[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.
[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.”

Limited entry programmes are determined each year by Council under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 (see attached). Under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991, Council determines the
maximum number of students who may be enrolled in each limited entry
programme and this is published in the relevant year’s Limitations
Schedule (see attached). Under the University’s Limitation of Entry
Statute 1991, Council may prescribe eligibility requirements and selection
criteria for limited entry programmes. This information is set out each
year in Programme Limitation documents for the relevant Faculties – see
attached the document entitled
“2025-medical-health-sciences-programme-limitations”. Note that the
selection criteria set out in 2025 Programme Limitations for the MBChB
Part II state:

 

“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, UCAT-ANZ (where applicable) and the Clinical
Selection Test (if required) in assessing the merit of applicants.”

 

The Dean’s determination on the Application of Selection Criteria for the
MBChB Part II is attached.

 

It is not clear what additional information (if any) you wish to request
under “any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance”. The main document relating to the calculation of
the rank score for MBChB Part 2 admissions for 2025 is the Dean’s
Determination document and in particular the section entitled “Details for
creating final ranked lists for admissions decisions”. If you wish to
request any additional information about the rank score calculations,
please provide a more detailed description of the type of material that
you wish to request. An explanation of your purpose for seeking this
information would also assist us in identifying what information you wish
to request.

 

You have the right to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you are
dissatisfied with the University’s response.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Richard Shaw <[1][FOI #30132 email]>

Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 11:33 pm

To: legal <[2][University of Auckland request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - MBChB Entrance Information 2025

 

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Dear University of Auckland,

 

I am requesting the following admissions data for entrance into the MBChB
program in 2025 (the latest cohort):

[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY)
and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.

[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Richard Shaw

 

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[5][FOI #30132 email]

 

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Dear Richard,

 

Unfortunately the document we provided to you on 16 May 2025 contained
several errors. Please see attached a new document with the corrected
figures.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

From: Landon Watt
Sent: Friday, 16 May 2025 4:39 pm
To: [FOI #30132 email]
Cc: legal <[email address]>
Subject: RE: 2025-OIA-0033-Shaw

 

Dear Richard,

 

Further to my email below, the additional information which the University
decided to provide in response to your request is attached.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

From: Landon Watt <[1][email address]>
Sent: Friday, 16 May 2025 4:28 pm
To: [2][FOI #30132 email]
Cc: legal <[3][email address]>
Subject: 2025-OIA-0033-Shaw
Importance: High

 

Dear Richard,

 

I refer to your request of 18 February 2025 for information about
admissions for Part II MBChB commencing in 2025. My apologies for the
delay. The University’s response follows:

 

“[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD /
FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

“[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.

 

“[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

“[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”
This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.

o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA.

 

“[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).”

The requested statistics are not held by the University. This part of your
request is refused under section 18(g) of the OIA.

 

“[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).”

This information will be provided as soon as reasonably practicable,
subject to the following:

o UCAT information is withheld under sections 9(2)(ba)(i) and (ii) of
the OIA to protect information subject to an obligation of confidence.
o Metrics for groups with low numbers of students (<7) are withheld to
protect their privacy under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA

 

“[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.
[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.”

Limited entry programmes are determined each year by Council under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 (see attached). Under the
University’s Limitation of Entry Statute 1991, Council determines the
maximum number of students who may be enrolled in each limited entry
programme and this is published in the relevant year’s Limitations
Schedule (see attached). Under the University’s Limitation of Entry
Statute 1991, Council may prescribe eligibility requirements and selection
criteria for limited entry programmes. This information is set out each
year in Programme Limitation documents for the relevant Faculties – see
attached the document entitled
“2025-medical-health-sciences-programme-limitations”. Note that the
selection criteria set out in 2025 Programme Limitations for the MBChB
Part II state:

 

“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, UCAT-ANZ (where applicable) and the Clinical
Selection Test (if required) in assessing the merit of applicants.”

 

The Dean’s determination on the Application of Selection Criteria for the
MBChB Part II is attached.

 

It is not clear what additional information (if any) you wish to request
under “any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance”. The main document relating to the calculation of
the rank score for MBChB Part 2 admissions for 2025 is the Dean’s
Determination document and in particular the section entitled “Details for
creating final ranked lists for admissions decisions”. If you wish to
request any additional information about the rank score calculations,
please provide a more detailed description of the type of material that
you wish to request. An explanation of your purpose for seeking this
information would also assist us in identifying what information you wish
to request.

 

You have the right to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you are
dissatisfied with the University’s response.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland  

 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 11:33 pm

To: legal <[5][University of Auckland request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - MBChB Entrance Information 2025

 

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Dear University of Auckland,

 

I am requesting the following admissions data for entrance into the MBChB
program in 2025 (the latest cohort):

[1] The total number of applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY)
and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[2] The number of applicants invited to an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[3] The number of applicants who attended an interview, split by entrance
category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[4] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[5] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score
of successful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[6] The lowest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final rank score of successful
applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme
(General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[7] The median GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[8] The standard deviation of GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked
admission score of unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category
(GRAD / FY) and entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS /
International).

[9] The highest GPA, UCAT, MMI score, and final ranked admission score of
unsuccessful applicants, split by entrance category (GRAD / FY) and
entrance scheme (General / MAPAS / RRAS / UTAS / International).

[10] The calculation method used to determine the final rank score for
MBChB admissions.

[11] Any documents (including emails) produced between 01/01/2024 and
17/02/2025 (inclusive) that relate to the calculation of the rank score
for clinical entrance.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Richard Shaw

 

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