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University of Otago Courses

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc) is open to well-qualified BMLSc graduates, and other medical laboratory scientists who can demonstrate an interest and aptitude for research.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall normally have attained the degree of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with credit or distinction, or have a qualification acceptable to the Board of Studies in Medical Laboratory Science.

Bachelor

Dunedin
The Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) programme is an exciting new three-year degree at New Zealand's only School of Dentistry, delivering an excellent innovative education in oral health.
Entry Requirements
  1. The number of domestic students admitted to the Bachelor of Oral Health programme is limited to the number determined by the Council annually on the basis of available resources. Some additional places may be available to International students.
  2. Applications for admission by domestic students may be made by those eligible under the following categories:
    1. Secondary School (see 1(i))
    2. One Year of University Study (see 1(l))
    3. Two or More Years of University Study (see 1(o))
    4. Graduate (see 1(r))
    5. Alternative (see 1(u))
  3. Applications must be made by the due dates specified for each category as part of the Guidelines for Admission into the Health Sciences Professional Programmes published at www.otago.ac.nz/healthsciences ("the Guidelines").
  4. Selection of eligible students for admission to the programme shall be made by the Oral Health Admissions Committee ("the Committee") whose terms of reference shall be established by the Division of Health Sciences and approved by the Senate.
  5. Subject to these regulations and the Selection Criteria established by the Committee and approved by the Senate from time to time and published as part of the Guidelines, selection for admission shall be in the discretion of the Committee.
  6. Without limitation, the Selection Criteria may include:
    1. academic performance;
    2. demonstration of appropriate attributes for admission into the programme.
  7. The Division of Health Sciences' Te Kauae Paraoa policy promotes and facilitates equity for Maori students and students from other under-represented groups. In accordance with this policy, the Selection Criteria may provide for applicants in the following equity groups to be given preference for selection:
    • Maori
    • Resident Indigenous Pacific
    • Rural
    • Socioeconomic Equity
    • Refugee Background
  8. Recognition for inclusion in the Maori and Resident Indigenous Pacific equity groups shall be through demonstration of ancestry in accordance with the University's Ancestry Verification Procedures for Maori and Pacific Students and any other criteria the Senate may determine. Criteria for inclusion in the Rural, Socioeconomic Equity and Refugee Background equity groups shall be established by the Academic Board of the Division of Health Sciences and approved by the Senate. Criteria approved by the Senate shall be published as part of the Guidelines.
  9. Secondary School Category

  10. To be eligible for selection for admission under the Secondary School category, an applicant must have attained the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 Biology (or equivalent), and must have not commenced university study.
  11. Applicants must have completed (or be completing) NCEA Level 3 subjects (or equivalent) within the last five years.
  12. An applicant may be required to attend an interview.
  13. One Year of University Study

  14. To be eligible for selection for admission under the One Year of University Study category applicants must have completed within the last five years one year of relevant university study in New Zealand, to a standard determined by the Committee and published as part of the Selection Criteria.
  15. An applicant may be required to attend an interview.
  16. Applicants offered a place under the One Year of University Study category may be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Committee, before being admitted to the programme.
  17. Two or More Years of University Study

  18. To be eligible for selection for admission under the Two or More Years of University Study category applicants must not be a finalist, but must have completed within the last five years two or more years of relevant university study in New Zealand, comprising at least three papers at 200-level, to a standard determined by the Committee.
  19. An applicant may be required to attend an interview.
  20. Applicants offered a place under the Two or More Years of University Study category may be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Committee, before being admitted to the programme.
  21. Graduate Category

  22. To be eligible for selection for admission under the Graduate category, an applicant must have completed as their first degree, within three years prior to the date of application, and in the minimum academic time, at least one of the following qualifications awarded by a university in New Zealand:
    1. a bachelor's degree; or
    2. undergraduate bachelor's honours degree; or
    3. bachelor's degree, followed without break in study by a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate honours year.
  23. An applicant may be required to attend an interview.
  24. Applicants offered a place under the Graduate category may be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Committee, before being admitted to the programme.
  25. Alternative Category

  26. To be eligible to be considered for admission under the Alternative category, an applicant must not be eligible for any other admission category and:
    1. hold a degree from a New Zealand university; or
    2. have completed a degree at an overseas university at a standard of at least NZQF Level 7; or
    3. hold a master's or doctoral degree; or
    4. demonstrate health-related professional experience in a relevant field to a standard acceptable to the Committee; or
    5. have completed relevant study acceptable to the Committee.
  27. An applicant may be required to attend an interview.
  28. Applicants offered a place under the Alternative category may be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Committee, before being admitted to the programme.
  29. International Admissions

  30. The Committee may offer a limited number of places in the programme to international students who meet all the requirements determined by the Committee.
  31. Exceptional Circumstances

  32. Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) shall have discretion to approve a recommendation from the Committee concerning any applicant who, not having satisfied these regulations in a particular aspect, in the Committee's view warrants admission to the programme for exceptional reasons.
  33. Declining of Admission

  34. Any applicant who
    1. is, or who has been, the subject of criminal charges; or
    2. is, or who has been, subject to disciplinary proceedings of a tertiary institution or professional body; or
    3. has been found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise) that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practise; or
    4. is found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (z)(i)-(iii),

    may be declined admission to the programme by the Committee on the recommendation of the Health and Conduct Review Group. Any offer of admission made before responses to medical tests or requests for information regarding an applicant's health status or past conduct have been received is conditional on the information received confirming the applicant's suitability for admission.

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
The aim of the Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management (MFBLM) is to enhance leadership and management in faith-based organisations, through the incorporation of current scholarship in both Theology and Business Administration.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
  2. Every applicant must either
    1. be a graduate and normally have achieved an average of B in the 300-level papers of his or her degree programme, or
    2. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The discipline of general practice involves comprehensive, continuing, community-based medical care of individuals and families for a defined practice population. There is an emphasis on prevention of disease and the earliest possible identification and intervention.
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. have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and
    2. have commenced or completed formal vocational training for general practice.
  3. Every applicant shall be registered for medical practice in either Australia or new Zealand or have an exemption from this requirement from the Board of Studies in Primary Health Care.

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology (PGCertMedTech) is specifically aimed at those just starting, or wishing to start, work as medical technologists in the fields of sleep, cardiology or respiratory medicine. The programme consists of two papers taken over one year of part-time study.
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' tertiary level study;
    2. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Bachelor

Dunedin
Your future starts here. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree lets you explore a range of subjects, from politics, philosophy and history, to criminology, anthropology, music, English and more. The Otago BA is designed to be flexible - giving you the freedom to change your major or minor subjects.
Entry Requirements
  1. Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).
  2. A candidate with outstanding results in a subject prior to entering the University may be permitted by the Head of Department concerned to enrol for a paper at 200-level without having satisfied the normal prerequisites. In such cases the candidate shall not be credited with the prerequisite papers, but shall be exempted from including those papers in a Major Subject Requirement. A candidate may not, having passed any such paper at 200-level, enrol subsequently for any paper for which the exemption has been given.

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
The Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM) is a 180-point coursework postgraduate degree designed for individuals who are employed in Sport Development and Management and want to upskill for professional development reasons.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Director of the Sport Development and Management programme.
  2. Every applicant shall either:
    1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts and Science, majoring in Sport Development and Management, and have achieved an average grade of at least B in the relevant 300-level papers, or
    2. have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
The Master of Higher Education (MHEd) degree comprises four advanced-level taught papers and a research dissertation. Graduates of the Master in Higher Education will have a thorough and rigorous understanding of the discipline of higher education.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Studies in Higher Education.
  2. Every applicant must
    1. be a graduate with an average grade of at least B in the 300-level requirements for the degree; or
    2. hold a postgraduate qualification at an equivalent standard; or
    3. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Interdivisional Board of Studies; and
    4. normally be a tertiary teacher

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin
The Certificate in Clinician-Performed Ultrasound (PGCertCPU) is a hands-on course designed for generalist doctors, particularly those working in rural or emergency department settings, who want to learn clinician-performed ultrasound skills.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  3. Every applicant shall be registered for medical practice in New Zealand or have an exemption from this requirement from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
The Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn) is designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers in the early childhood, primary, and secondary sectors, and to help teachers further develop their critical knowledge and understanding of issues related to teaching and learning in...
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
  2. Every applicant shall:
    1. have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification;
    2. be registered to teach in New Zealand, or have an equivalent teaching qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (humanities);
    3. have experience of or be currently working in a relevant field of education; and,
    4. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B in the papers at the highest level in their qualifying programme.

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
  2. Every applicant must
    1. be a graduate, or
    2. have experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
  3. Every applicant must enrol as part of an organisational group, after having arranged an appropriate course of study with the Director, Executive Programmes.

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
Master of Travel Medicine (MTravMed) graduates will have a thorough and rigorous understanding of the discipline of Travel Medicine, including tropical and migrant medicine, and a broad knowledge of health care systems and the place of Travel Medicine within those systems, particularly in relation...
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. have been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine, or
    2. hold an equivalent qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and
    3. have completed either HASC 417 Health Sciences Research Methods or equivalent research paper(s) approved by the Board of Studies in Primary Health Care.