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University of Otago Courses

Doctor of Laws (LLD)

Doctorate (PhD)

Dunedin

The Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree is a higher doctorate and one of the University's most prestigious qualifications. It is awarded only to individuals who have published original contributions of special excellence in the history, philosophy, exposition or criticism of law.

Entry Requirements

A degree shall be awarded for published original contributions of special excellence in the appropriate discipline. An individual shall only ever be entitled to be awarded one Higher Doctorate from the University of Otago - applications for multiple Higher Doctorates are not permitted.
Every candidate for a Higher Doctoral degree must have held a degree for at least five years before applying for admission to the degree.
A candidate for the degree shall normally be a graduate of the University of Otago, or shall have completed a substantial proportion of the work to be presented while working in an academic or research unit of the University.

Master of Oral Health (MOH)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Oral Health (MOH) graduate will attain advanced knowledge, skills and attributes in the scope of dental therapy and dental hygiene practice.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant must hold the degree of Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago or another oral health qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and be registered in the areas of dental hygiene and/or dental therapy practice in their country of practice or residence.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average of B in the final year of the qualifying degree or qualification.
Admission to the programme is limited to a maximum of six candidates annually.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a post-professional degree for experienced social and community workers.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant shall
1. possess an approved professional social services qualification that entitles them to registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board, or international equivalent, and
2. have at least two years' proven competence working in the social welfare field, and
3. present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.

Note: Applicants who are not graduates or who have not achieved grades averaging B or better will normally be expected to enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Welfare or Diploma for Graduates or for approved papers for Certificate of Proficiency.

Master of Medical Science (MMedSc)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

Applicants for the degree of Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) must hold a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (BMedSc(Hons) or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) or an alternate qualification acceptable to the Otago Medical School Academic Board, normally another medical...

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant must have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (prior to 2001) or to the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours;
2. 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. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

Bachelor of Social Work with Honours BSW(Hons)

Bachelor (Honours)

Dunedin

The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons)) provides an advanced option at 400-level for students completing the BSW degree. BSW(Hons) students complete the main requirements of the BSW degree but also take extra courses of a more research-intensive nature and produce a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Admission to the Honours programme will be based upon an applicant's academic performance in the third year of the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work.

Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework))

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of Arts (Coursework) programme is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills - such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant must either
1. be a graduate, or
2. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B in the papers at the highest level in the programme.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClPs)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClPs) programme normally extends over three years of full-time University study.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Clinical Psychology Admissions Committee.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record, personal suitability and professional attributes. Applicants must demonstrate the capability to meet New Zealand Psychologists Board requirements for registration as a clinical psychologist, which shall include satisfying any police vetting and safety checking processes as prescribed by the Children's Act 2014.
An applicant for provisional admission to the programme shall have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology or equivalent.
An applicant for final admission to the programme shall
1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology, or equivalent; and
2. have passed Psychology 400-level papers with an average grade of at least B+.

Doctor of Commerce (DCom)

Doctorate (PhD)

Dunedin

A Doctor of Commerce degree is awarded for published original contributions of special excellence in some branch of commerce. A candidate for this degree would normally have graduated from the University of Otago and have held a degree for at least five years before applying.

Entry Requirements

A degree shall be awarded for published original contributions of special excellence in the appropriate discipline. An individual shall only ever be entitled to be awarded one Higher Doctorate from the University of Otago - applications for multiple Higher Doctorates are not permitted.
Every candidate for a Higher Doctoral degree must have held a degree for at least five years before applying for admission to the degree.
A candidate for the degree shall normally be a graduate of the University of Otago, or shall have completed a substantial proportion of the work to be presented while working in an academic or research unit of the University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The University of Otago offers several papers in obstetrics and gynaecology designed for family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, continuing medical education registrants and candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG).

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) (see Note 1).
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).
Every applicant shall be registered for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught.

Master of International Business (MIntBus)

Masters (Coursework)

Dunedin

The Master of International Business (MIntBus) is a 12-month coursework degree designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical skills to work across cultural boundaries in the expanding global business environment.

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 and normally have achieved an average grade of B in the papers satisfying the final year major subject requirements for the degree, or
2. have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin) requires one year of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The aim of the diploma is to enhance contemporary ministries through the incorporation of current scholarship into the practice of ministry.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant must either
1. have been admitted to a degree in Theology, or
2. have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy (PGDipPharm)

Graduate Diploma

Dunedin

The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy (PGDipPharm) provides advanced education in the pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy or pharmacy practice disciplines. It is particularly designed to prepare individuals for entry into the Master of Pharmacy research degree.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours, or have an alternative qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).