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The Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (BMedImag(Hons)) stands as New Zealand's pioneering undergraduate Medical Imaging program and the sole honours degree in this field offered by a university. Graduates qualify for registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB). This program blends academic rigor with clinical training, following an evidence-based, research-driven approach. Students gain substantial hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) across radiology departments. The curriculum includes practical training in simulation labs, hospitals, and outpatient radiology clinics, ensuring graduates are thoroughly prepared for clinical practice. Pursue this program to embark on a fulfilling, patient-focused career as a Medical Imaging Technologist. Admission is based on academic achievement and personal qualities demonstrated during the multiple mini interview (MMI) process.
To apply for BMedImag(Hons) as an undergraduate student, you must complete the first year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Auckland, or the Health Sciences First Year at the University of Otago.
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components:
Graduate entry
To apply for the BMedImag(Hons) under the Graduate entry category, international applicants must have completed a relevant degree/degrees on a full time basis at a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BMedImag(Hons) admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.