Your Journey toMed SchoolStarts Here
Welcome, Future Doctors.
Getting into med school can feel impossible - but it doesn't have to be.
At NextGen MedPrep, we guide you through every step of the admissions process. From standout personal statements to UCAT and interview mastery, we give you the tools to succeed - and the confidence to stand out.
Take the first step toward earning your scrubs.
Your New Zealand pathway
Start with the right decisions
New Zealand admissions are decided by your entry route, your academic record and your UCAT-ANZ score. These guides get you oriented fast.
Otago Health Sciences First Year
Otago's shared Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) feeds all health professional programmes. Competition is fierce: top-ranked students from HSFY advance to 2nd-year medicine or dentistry. Find out how the selection works and what GPA you'll need.
Learn more →Equity pathwayMAPAS
The Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme at Auckland and Otago reserves dedicated places for Māori and Pacific applicants. Learn about eligibility, the separate selection process, and how MAPAS sits alongside the general pool.
Learn more →Equity pathwayAuckland RRAS
Auckland's Regional Rural Admissions Scheme supports applicants from rural and provincial communities. Understand the criteria, how rural background is assessed, and what it means for your UCAT-ANZ and interview preparation.
Learn more →Academic requirementsNCEA / Cambridge / IB
NZ medical schools set minimum rank scores and subject requirements for NCEA, Cambridge International and IB applicants. Compare cut-offs, equivalency tables and how each qualification is weighted in the selection formula.
Learn more →How we help you get in
Everything for a New Zealand medicine or dentistry application, in one place.
NZ Medical Schools
Auckland and Otago side by side — UCAT-ANZ weighting, entry pathways, interview formats and what each school looks for in an application.
Explore →NZ Dental Schools
Otago BDS pathway, MAPAS quota, interview style and how to build a competitive dental application in New Zealand.
Explore →Mock Interviews
Book 1-to-1 mock interviews + Prometheus AI mocks, university-specific against Auckland and Otago interview panels.
Explore →UCAT-ANZ
Section-by-section strategy plus a score-prediction tool — the same test sits in Australia and New Zealand.
Explore →Personal Statements
Written-application and statement support tailored to New Zealand medicine and dentistry programmes.
Explore →NZ vs AU comparison
Applying to both? How the two systems differ in entry routes, costs, visa requirements and career outcomes.
Explore →AI Mock Interviewer (Prometheus)
Practice Auckland and Otago interview questions with our AI-powered mock interview system — university-specific scenarios, instant feedback.
Explore →Ready to start your application?
Get a clear, step-by-step plan for your New Zealand medicine or dentistry application — UCAT-ANZ, schools, interviews and timelines.