Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Programme Limits
2025 Programme Limitations – Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (Programmes with 1 July application close date)
The Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences proposes the following maximum number of students in the following programmes in 2025 because of an
insufficiency of specialist accommodation and/or staff to provide adequate teaching to all students expected to seek a place.
Section 1: Limitations
Approved limit 2024
Admission 2024**
Proposed limit 2025
Programme
Category
Domestic (includes MAPAS, UTAS and Rural/Regional
34 34 36
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
Admission Scheme numbers below)
(Honours)
Selection criteria
International
2 2 2
Total
36 36 38
UTAS criteria
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
3
4
5
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
5
0
5
Students with disabilities
1 1 1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
0
1
Students from low socio-economic background
1
1
1
UTAS Total
8 2 8
Domestic (includes MAPAS, UTAS and Rural/Regional
287 296
Bachelor of Medicine
Admission Scheme numbers below)
302
& Bachelor of Surgery Year 2
International
30 26 30
Selection criteria
Total
317 322
332
UTAS criteria
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
65
65
69
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Approved limit 2024
Admission 2024**
Proposed limit 2025
Programme
Category
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
115 60
121
Students with disabilities
2
3
2
Students from refugee backgrounds
1 2 1
Students from low socio-economic background
6 4 6
UTAS Total
124 68
130
Domestic (includes MAPAS, UTAS and Rural/Regional
55 62 55
Bachelor of Optometry
Admission Scheme numbers below)
Selection criteria
International
5 1 5
UTAS criteria
Total
60 63 60
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
10
6
10
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
12
1
12
Students with disabilities
1 0 1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
0
1
Students from low socio-economic background
2 0 2
UTAS Total
16 1 16
Domestic (includes MAPAS, UTAS and Rural/Regional
100 106 100
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Admission Scheme numbers below)
Selection criteria
International
10 8 10
Total
110 114 110
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Approved limit 2024
Admission 2024**
Proposed limit 2025
Programme
Category
UTAS criteria
Rural/Regional Admission Scheme
11
13
25
UTAS
MAPAS/UTAS (Māori & Pacific Admission Scheme)*
29
4
29
Students with disabilities
1 2 1
Students from refugee backgrounds
1
1
1
Students from low socio-economic background
2 0 2
UTAS Total
33 7 33
Domestic
20 17 20
Master of Audiology
Selection criteria
International
4 4 4
Total
24 21 24
Selection criteria and UTAS criteria
Master of Audiology
Domestic (includes MAPAS and UTAS numbers below)
28 32 32
Master of Health Science (Nutrition
and Dietetics)
Selection criteria
International
2 0 2
Total
30 32 34
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Notes:
1. Year 1 places limited due to cap on high cost programmes specified in the Determination of Design of Funding Mechanism: Delivery at level 7 (degree) and above on the New Zealand
Qualifications and Credentials Framework (in line with Section 419 of the Education and Training Act).
2. Any places not allocated in a specific category above may be reallocated to another category if there are suitable applicants.
* 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.
** 2024 admission indicative as at 13/02/2024
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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 2025.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
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 2024. 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. Undergraduate
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. Graduate
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 2025 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 2024.
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 – more details in 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:
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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 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.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Applications are accepted in four entry categories:
A. General Admission, B. UTAS (including Māori and Pacific, Disability, Low Socio-Economic and Refugee
backgrounds), C. Regional/Rural and D. 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.
NOTES:
All applicants will be subject to Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children’s Act Checks.
Any UTAS places not filled will be reallocated to the General Admissions category.
A. 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 2025 entry with a GPA of 6.0 or
higher, with no Fail grades. 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,
Applicants with more than two aegrotat or compassionate consideration passes in Year 1 are not
eligible for consideration under 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 2024. The Clinical Selection Test
incorporates the content of the three 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
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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, eligibility is reconfirmed, taking into account the results from the whole academic year. A rank
order of applicants (based on the grades achieved in the four common courses performance in the UCAT-ANZ
test, and interview performance, is then established at a meeting of the Medical Admissions Subcommittee.
Places will be offered to the highest-ranking applicants until the limit is reached.
NOTE: Once accepted into the programme, applicants will not be permitted to defer their start/commencement
date.
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, a postgraduate degree or a 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 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.
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 2025 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 2024.
UTAS – more details in Section 3
B. 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 2025, 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 2024 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 2024 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
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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 the
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, a postgraduate degree or a 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 in the 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.
C. 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:
3. Five years or more of primary education (Years 1-8) spent in a school within a regional/rural area, or
4.
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.
D. 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, will complete a panel interview and are not required to sit the UCAT-ANZ test. A
relevant degree is defined as one in which applicants have completed courses equivalent to CHEM 110, BIOSCI
107, MEDSCI 142 and POPLHLTH 111. Graduate applicants are required to have English language skills at IELTS
of 7.5 or higher if they have not undertaken their prior tertiary studies in English.
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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 2025 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 2024 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 2024.
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.
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.
Bachelor of Optometry
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,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 2024. 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
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. Graduate
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 2025 entry that
specifies the completion of any of the core courses of CHEM 110, BIOSCI 107 or POPLHLTH 111will 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 2024.
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.
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C. International
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 – more details in 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.
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 Associate Head (Academic)), 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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Bachelor of Pharmacy
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 2024. 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.
NOTE: Applicants that do not meet the core course requirements may be considered via this pathway if their
study is otherwise deemed relevant by the Head of School.
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 2025 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 2024.
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 – more details in 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
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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.
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.
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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Master of Audiology
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
Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and 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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Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Programme Limits
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 2025.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
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
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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 personal qualities.
Full details of the MAPAS Selection process are outlined in Section 2.
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 (First Year applicants only) 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 their academic performance, performance in
the UCAT-ANZ test and interview performance, 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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Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Programme Limits
Bachelor of Optometry
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
Bachelor of Pharmacy
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
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blication 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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