7 February 2025
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I refer to your information request dated 18 December 2024 made under the O icial
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
I am requesting the following information for HSFY general category, domestic applicants in
EACH of the 5 professional programs commencing 2025.(BDS, MBChB, BMLSc, BPharm, BPhty)
1. The minimum and median grade average to secure a first round o er.
2. The number of first round o ers granted 3. The minimum and median grade average to secure
a place on the waitlist 4. The number of waitlist spots granted
Our response to your requests follows.
Unfortunately it is not possible at this time to provide the detailed information you seek about
applications, waitlists and o ers for entry for Health Sciences First Year students via the
general category to five professional programmes (BDS, MB ChB, BMLSc, BPharm, BPhty) in
2025.
Admissions processes for these programmes are still ongoing and are not expected to be
finalised until the end of February 2025. We therefore decline your request under section 18(g)
of the Act, as the information requested is not held at this time. However, once admissions
processes have concluded, the University has in the past provided information of the type
sought in your request, including minimum academic scores for programme entry, usually
available in the first quarter of each year. We would be happy to consider a new request from
you when the application process is completed if you still wish to receive this information.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your information request, section 28(3) of the Act
provides you with the right to ask an Ombudsman to investigate and review this response.
However, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns with you first.
Bill Frewen
Manager Policy and Compliance