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University of Otago Courses

Doctorate (PhD)

Dunedin
Entry Requirements
  1. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of publically performed or published original contributions of special excellence in musical composition, performance (including conducting), or scholarship.
  2. Every candidate for the degree must either,
    1. have held the degree of Bachelor of Music for at least five years before applying for admission to the degree; or
    2. have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree.
  3. A candidate for the degree shall normally be a graduate of the University of Otago or shall have had some other formal academic association with the University.

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin
The Master of Ministry (MMin) degree requires a minimum of two years' full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The aim of the programme is the enhancement of contemporary ministries, and it is designed for ministers, priests, pastors and others involved in a range of ministries.
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. have been admitted to a degree in Theology and have experience in Ministry acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities), or
    2. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences is to provide a postgraduate qualification for New Zealand or Australian medical graduates interested in pursuing further training and specialisation in ophthalmology.
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 the country in which the programme is taught, or have an exemption from this requirement from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech) is designed as a further qualification for students who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology (PGCertMedTech). The diploma is available with endorsements in Cardiology and Sleep Medicine.
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. have experience of or be currently working in a field of health care relevant to the endorsed option;
    3. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech) is a one year full-time course involving formal education, teaching and clinical practice held at the Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study and
    1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology, or
    2. have alternative qualifications and experience acceptable to the Dean of Dentistry (in considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be given to the details of the course of study followed, as well as the applicant's performance).
  3. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of a B-/4.0 GPA or greater), academic achievements, reports from three referees and postgraduate English requirements (where applicable ).
  4. Admission to the programme is limited to a number of candidates determined by the Council annually on the basis of available resources.

Bachelor (Honours)

Dunedin
The Otago Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours (BPhty(Hons)) degree is the honours version of our well established four-year programme, which is internationally renowned for excellence, given that its graduates are recognised as among the best in the field.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. To be considered for admission to the programme, applicants must be has passed the Third Year course for the degree of Bachelor of Physiotherapy with a grade average of at least A-. Application for admission must be made no later than 1 October in the year in which the Third year course is taken
  3. Eligible applicants will be ranked according to their Third Year grade averages and the number of students admitted to the Honours programme shall normally be limited to ten in any one year.

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health (DCH) comprises two papers, CHHE 701 and CHHE 702. It is recommended that students enrol for CHHE 701 immediately before or after completing CHHE 702.
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.

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin
The Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (GDipBHL) provides a grounding in bioethics and the legal aspects of health care, and explores both ethical and legal approaches to issues related to modern medicine.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme will be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall
    1. be a graduate or have a qualification or qualifications requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study or experience acceptable to the Board of Studies for the degree; and
    2. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Bachelor

Dunedin
The Bachelor of Performing Arts degree requires three years of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study and offers specialisations in the combined study of music, theatre and dance.
Entry Requirements

Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

Diploma

Dunedin
The aim of the Diploma in Theology (DipTheol) is to offer a one-year course which will enhance knowledge and understanding of the main sub-disciplines of theology. A student who has completed a DipTheol may apply for credit towards the first year of a three-year Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) degree.
Entry Requirements

Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

Non-Award

Dunedin
The Health Sciences First Year course is the essential first step into Otago's health professional programmes: Please note: Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is not the same as Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc).

Bachelor (Honours)

Dunedin
The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours (BPharm(Hons)) programme comprises the standard Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programme with additional training in advanced research design, methodologies, techniques and analysis resulting in a research dissertation.
Entry Requirements
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Applicants must be current candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy undertaking the Third Year of the programme.
  3. Applicants must have a grade average of at least B+ after completion of the first semester of Third Year.
  4. Eligible applications will be ranked, based on their grade average and a written application. The top ranked applicants will be interviewed and, based on the interview, offered admission to the programme. The number of students admitted to the programme shall normally be five to ten in any one year.