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University of Otago Courses

Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm) degree comprises both advanced-level taught papers and a research component and is designed for registered pharmacists working in professional areas such as community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and industrial pharmacy who require advanced level knowledge...

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or have an equivalent qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and be registered for practice as a pharmacist in the country of residence.

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE)

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE) is a qualification for those who teach tertiary students in universities and polytechnics. It is a part-time programme consisting of two 30 point papers that can be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of three.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Studies in Higher Education.
Every applicant must
1. be a graduate and, normally, be engaged in tertiary teaching; or
2. if enrolling for a programme for an endorsed certificate, be a graduate and, normally, be engaged in clinical teaching at tertiary level; or
3. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Board of Studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGCertAeroRT)

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin

This Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGCertAeroRT) course provides a comprehensive body of knowledge in aeromedical transport to medical practitioners currently practising in the field.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
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).

Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn)

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Certificate of Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn) 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...

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant shall:
1. have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, or be able to demonstrate extensive practical, professional or scholarly experience to the satisfaction of the Dean of the College of Education;
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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBusAdmin)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBusAdmin) is a part-time executive education programme for experienced managers, professionals and administrators.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must either
1. be a graduate, or
2. have alternative qualifications or experience in management and administration acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).

Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) degree is is a nationally-recognised multidisciplinary advanced qualification for health professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
1. hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care, or
2. hold an equivalent qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and
3. have completed the prerequisite papers:
  - PRHC 701 New Zealand Primary Health Care or PRHC 703 Strategy and Leadership in Primary Health Care (30 points);
    and either
  - HASC 417 Health Sciences Research Methods
    or equivalent research paper(s) approved by the Board of Studies in Primary Health Care.
In exceptional circumstances the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may approve an exemption from the specified prerequisites.

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Doctorate (PhD)

Dunedin

The Doctor of Musical Arts is a three-year full-time programme in Music with three areas of specialisation: Performance, Composition or Studio Production.

Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndS)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndS) degree is founded in the proposition that Maori, Pacific Island and other Indigenous peoples have unique bodies of knowledge about customary, environmental and cultural practices.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant must normally either
1. have completed the requirements for an Honours degree or other bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, or equivalent, or
2. have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree requiring three years of full-time study, have had at least three years' experience relevant to the programme, and provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced academic study.
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or satisfactory training and experience in management, administration, or leadership in indigenous communities. Such preparation must be equivalent to a degree, and the applicant must provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced level academic study. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may require such an applicant to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission to or concurrently with the programme.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualifications and the option for which a successful applicant might be permitted to enrol (see regulation 2 (a)), as well as the applicant's performance in the programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The major objective of the Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM) is to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research. Other important goals of the course are to develop in students:

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Zoology and the Director of the Wildlife Management diploma programme.
Every applicant shall either
1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, in Zoology, Biology, or Ecology, and have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the relevant 300-level papers; or
2. have alternative qualifications or experience in wildlife management or administration acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)

Graduate Certificate

Dunedin

The need for effective and powerful science communication is greater than ever. Our course is very practical and applied, with a special focus on creative nonfiction science writing. Our students tend to be those whose passions and talents lie between the sciences and creative practice.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant shall either
1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
2. have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC) is an interprofessional distance-taught programme available for health, social care and management professionals engaged in the delivery of primary health care (e.g.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)

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

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
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.