What are the entry requirements / prerequisites for Medicine / Dentistry courses?

Applying to study in NZ

For the prerequisites of Auckland see: https://www.medentry.co.nz/universities/university-of-auckland

For the prerequisites of Otago see: https://www.medentry.co.nz/universities/university-of-otago

Applying to study in Australia

Year 12 Australian students can apply to study Medicine. Year 13 in New Zealand is equivalent to Year 12 in Australia. This means that, just as Australian school-leavers can apply to study Medicine, so can New Zealand school-leavers. Students are not required to do the first year HSFY, BHSc or BSc. Students will need to have completed NCEA Level 3, or are in their final year of NCEA Level 3. For further information please see: https://www.medentry.co.nz/blog/studying-medicine-in-australia-as-a-kiwi

Updated on: 17/12/2025