Overview

The Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSc) is available for medical graduates wishing to pursue study towards a masters programmes in a health or medically related field.

Programme Structure

Research masters

MEDSCI 796 - Thesis (120 Points); OR
MEDSCI 797 - Research Portfolio (120 Points); OR
MEDSCI 793 - Research Portfolio (90 Points) and 30 points from approved courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule.

Taught masters

MEDSCI 790 - Dissertation (60 Points)

and

60 points from the courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule, including an approved research methods course if such a course has not already been passed.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 14 other Masters in Biomedical Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the MMedSc applicants must show evidence that they have both the ability to undertake postgraduate study in their chosen field, and a high level of knowledge about the proposed subject of the degree at a level beyond undergraduate study. Applicants can show this through one of the following:

Completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Science (or an equivalent degree) with an average grade of B or higher. The postgraduate diploma must have been completed in a subject related to that proposed for the masters research, OR

Completion of Part One of a Fellowship for one of the colleges for medical practitioners. The fellowship must be in the same field as that proposed for the masters, OR

Completion of research and/or presented work, in the subject field of the proposed masters, such that it is clear that the applicant has both the ability and the necessary subject knowledge to complete masters level study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25000 EUR / year

≈ 25000 EUR / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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Funding

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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