University Of Auckland - [UOA], Auckland, North Island - Courses & Fees

Auckland, North Island

University Public College

The MD is a professional postgraduate doctorate involving advanced study and research. This research can directly investigate current clinical and practice issues.

Completing this degree enables candidates to provide leadership in the profession through their advancement and dissemination of knowledge. The degree may be undertaken on or off-campus and may report research that has been undertaken before enrolment for the degree if it hasn’t been submitted as part of a previous degree or diploma.

Program highlights:

Enables doctors with a curiosity about better ways of understanding diseases in their specialty and in improving patient care to gain a doctoral qualification
Among other attributes holding a doctorate means you are curious about better ways of doing things, are keen to see that there is good evidence behind published claims, are good at communicating complex concepts to lay audiences, and can be given an impossible problem and sort out ways to find answers

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 4
Tuition Fees	NZ$46688
Other Fees	NZ$1740
Total Fees	NZ$48428

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Expenses	NZ$12000
Off-Campus Expenses	NZ$10620

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a Master of Computer Science with a thesis or equivalent in a related field from a recognized University.
If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 2 years Master’s, or an equivalent degree.
Or, completed both a bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a master’s degree.
Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
Submission of IELTS scores is required for this program, the recommended IELTS score to get into the program is 6+.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge a student's ability to convey a written message.
Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
QS scholarships	Variable	Yes	Jun 1, 2023
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Mar 7, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
Paul Foundation scholarships	NZ$20174	Yes	N/A