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University of Otago

Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)

  • Graduate Diploma

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences, or those with a comparable qualification in the health care professions.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
PGDipSEM

About this course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences, or those with a comparable qualification in the health care professions. Although sports medicine may form a significant part of their work, most practitioners have minimal or no formal training at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

This course will reflect the multidisciplinary nature of sports medicine and provide the opportunity to gain academic and clinical training through the:

Entry requirements

  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall
    1. be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study;
      2. Note: Typical qualifications deemed appropriate in this context include Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Dentistry, Nursing, and Podiatry.
    2. have experience of or be currently working in a relevant field;
    3. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Study locations

Dunedin

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