Medical Electives Expression of Interest for Overseas Students

In order to be admitted to this scheme a student must:

1. Be a genuine medical student in their final year of study.

2. Have completed at least two years clinical study at the time of the elective.

3. Be competent in clinical English. If English is not your first language or you have not undertaken your medical studies in English, then you must provide an IELTS certificate showing you have achieved the standard of 7.5 or better

4. Agree that the purpose of the experience is elective and not core undergraduate training.

We do not provide core clinical training and cannot provide any University of Auckland stamp, Deans Signature or other documentation your university may require. Please check this requirement with your University before applying.

Please submit this form to record your interest in applying for an Elective through the University of Auckland Overseas Elective Scheme.  Your details will be recorded, and a full application link will be forwarded to you when applications open.

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Personal details

A. Details of your home medical/clinical school

Is your university a member of Universitas 21, Kings College London or National University of Singapore?

B. Elective Quarter

Please indicate your expected elective start date and duration:

C: Fees and Visas

Fees

An administration fee of NZD1,500.00 is payable on acceptance of a formal offer from the University of Auckland.

Visa Requirements

Students should contact Immigration New Zealand to confirm the visa requirements for their elective in New Zealand. In general, the following will apply:

1. New Zealand Citizens and permanent residents will not require a visa

2. Australian citizens do not need to apply for a visa in advance of arrival.

3. Australian permanent residents may be able to enter New Zealand without applying for visa in advance but will require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before entering New Zealand.

4. All other applicants will need to obtain a Student and Trainee Work Visa which will cost in excess of NZ$700.

Submitting this expression of interest does not constitute an application or an offer of an elective placement.