University of Otago
New Zealand
Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou

2023–2024
International Prospectus

“A Sooty Shearwater with a stout heart, the Godwit flock rises
as one.” The voice of welcome from the University of Otago
calls out to you, to take rest on this rich fertile land, on thiscoast of knowledge. As the first university in New Zealand, theUniversity of Otago welcomes you all.
Whatever your dreams or aspirations, they can be realised
here. Whether you want to pursue Humanities, Law, Sciences,
Medicine or Business, there is a place for you here and aqualification to suit your specialty.
At the University of Otago we have the people to teach, guideand support you to fly to the mountain tops and beyond.
Welcome, welcome, welcome.

Me he manawa tītī, me he kuaka mārangaranga. Ko te reorāhiri, ko te reo pōwhiri e karanga atu ana ki a koutou ngātītī, ngā kuaka, ngā manu tawhiti kia whai wāhi ai koutou
ki te whenua haumako, te ākau mātauranga o Aotearoa, ako te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo. Tēnā, karapinepine mai,whakarauika mai.
Ahakoa tō awhero, ahakoa tō wawata he wāhi hāneanea mōu,
he ara whakamua mōu hei whakatutuki i tēnā tāu e hiahia
ai. Mēnā ka whai tohu koe ki Te Kete Aronui, ki te Ture, kite Pūtaiao, ki te Hauora, ki te Tauhokohoko rānei, ahakoa tekaupapa he wāhi mōu, he tohu mōu.
Ko te ringa āwhina ka toro atu ki a koutou, ko ngā pou taunaki
ka whakaakoria, ka ārahia, ka tautokona koe ki te rere atu ki
ngā karamatamata, ki ngā kōtihitihi o te ngaru mātauranga nei.
Nā reira,
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Contents
Welcome
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand
Explore Ōtepoti Dunedin
A national presence: Campuses and facilities
Business
Health Sciences
Humanities
Sciences
University of Otago Pathway
University of Otago English Language Centre
Undergraduate study
Postgraduate study
Online learning
Chat with our students
Future career
Accommodation
Living costs
Get involved
Student support
Support for parents and families
Otago Global Student Exchange
Important dates
Entrance requirements
How to apply
Important application information
Important tuition fees information
Scholarships
Essential information
Programme summary
Terminology

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Tēnā koutou katoa
I am pleased to welcome you to Aotearoa
New Zealand’s first university.
At Otago, you will learn from academic
staff who are dedicated to teaching andinternationally recognised for theirresearch. They frequently collaborate
with experts in other countries and alarge proportion of our research impacts
local and global issues.
Importantly, you will have theopportunity to define yourself andchoose your own direction in life. Tensof thousands of our graduates now livearound the globe, contributing to law,health, science, business, education,
research and politics. Many of New
Zealand’s most renowned artists,
novelists, poets and leaders also started
out at Otago.
I hope you enjoy your experience
here and make the most of the many
extracurricular and co-curricular
opportunities on offer. The Universityof Otago is located in one of the mostbeautiful places in the world – please taketime out to discover the beaches, the hills
and the native flora and fauna that areright on our doorstep.
Beyond gaining a world-classqualification, I am also confident that you
will make lifelong friends while you are
here. After you leave, the University ofOtago and the beautiful city of Dunedin
will continue to occupy a special place inyour life. I wish you all the very best.

PROFESSOR DAVID MURDOCH
Vice-Chancellor1Top 1% in the world
The University of Otago is ranked 217th(QS World Rankings 2023) and is in the
top 1% of universities in the world and thesecond highest ranked in New Zealand.
(Times Higher Education)

Highest educational performance
New Zealand’s top university for educational
performance.
(TEC Educational Performance Indicators)

Nau mai, haeremai, tauti mai
Welcome to New Zealand’s first university andthe first choice for more than 21,000 students.

International quality rating
5-stars plus rating – highest possible
international quality rating.
(QS Stars Rating System)

Unmatched teaching excellence
Unmatched record in the National Teaching
Excellence Awards: 7 Supreme Award Winners.

#1 in New Zealand forinternational student learning
Top university in New Zealand for international
student learning: teaching, studies, facilities.
(2019 International Student Barometer)

Globally employable
Otago graduates are globally employable:
95% of our graduates go directly into workor further study.

98%
Highest possible
international
quality rating2

21,000 students includinginternational students from100 countries

98% of students provided apositive assessment of the general
campus environment

The University of Otago has campuses in
Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch andInvercargill, with specialist facilities in Auckland.

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24/7
Campus Watch teams on duty 24/7
to ensure a safe, supportive andsecure campus environment

14 residential colleges and university
owned accommodation offer a vibrant,
caring campus community

First New Zealand university to achieve
Fair Trade status and to pursue the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Over 170
student clubs
and societies
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Explore Aotearoa
New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND is a safe and beautiful
country with friendly people, easy accessto the outdoors and a rich culture.

New Zealand is one of the least crowded
countries in the world, with a physical size
comparable to Japan or Great Britain and a
population of only five million people.

It is the perfect mix of vibrant cities, small
communities and spectacular landscapes.
The indigenous people of New Zealand
are the Māori, and in their language thename of New Zealand is Aotearoa – theland of the long white cloud.

According to Māori, Kupe ventured fromthe Polynesian homeland of Hawaiiki
to New Zealand on a waka hourua(voyaging canoe) around 1,000 years
ago. Several waka hourua arrived acrossthe country over hundreds of years, andMāori established themselves as the first
inhabitants and caretakers of the land.

Christchurch

The South Island’s largest city is known
as the Garden City and is home to the
University of Otago, Christchurch campus.

Aoraki Mount Cook

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is where
you’ll find New Zealand’s highest mountainand longest glacier.

Queenstown

Europeans settled here from the 1640s,
and today New Zealand is diverse andmulticultural, with people from the Pacific,
Asia and right across the world making
their home here.

The adventure capital of the world,
Queenstown is the perfect year-rounddestination with stunning scenery,adventure tourism and excellent nightlife.

North Island

Fiordland is one of the most dramatic andbeautiful parts of the country and has
three of New Zealand’s Great Walks – theMilford, Kepler and Routeburn tracks.

Auckland

New Zealand’s City of Sails, the bustling
metropolis of Auckland is home to the
University of Otago’s Auckland Centre.

Rotorua

Rotorua is famous for its bubbling mud
pools, spectacular geysers and colourfulcrater lakes.

Tongariro National Park

Watched over by three mighty volcanoes, thestark landscape of this dual world heritage
area may be familiar to Lord of the Rings
fans – the park was the location for Mordor.

Wellington

New Zealand’s political, cultural andculinary capital, and home to the Universityof Otago, Wellington campus.
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Fiordland

The Catlins

The Catlins is one of New Zealand’s hidden
gems – a remote and beautiful part ofthe country with dramatic scenery andabundant wildlife.

DunedinDunedin is a compact, student-friendly city,
surrounded by nature and with easy accessto some of the country’s top destinations
and attractions. The University of Otago’s
main campus lies at the heart of Dunedin.

Rotorua

Auckland

Rotorua

NORTH ISLAND

Tongariro National Park

Wellington

Wellington

SOUTH ISLAND

Queenstown

Aoraki Mount Cook

Fiordland
Invercargill

Christchurch
The Catlins
Stewart Island

Dunedin (main campus)

Flight times
Auckland–Dunedin: 2 hours
Christchurch–Dunedin: 1 hour
Drive times
Christchurch–Dunedin: 5 hours
Dunedin–Queenstown: 3.5 hours
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NO OTHER CITY in the country offers the same opportunities to get out andexplore. Dunedin is surrounded by fantastic beaches, hills and harbour watersthat offer opportunities for a range of activities, from surfing and kayaking tomountain biking and paddleboarding, most within a 10 minute commute.

St Clair Esplanade
10 minutes’ drive.
Great surf spot with cafésand restaurants.

Tunnel Beach
20 minutes’ drive.
Spectacular rocky coastline withcliffs, rock arches and caves.

Otago Harbour
5 minutes’ drive.
Enjoy stunning views, nature cruises
and a range of water sports, e.g.
kayaking, rowing and windsurfing.
Dunedin Airport
30 minutes’ drive

Harbour cycleway

Otago Peninsula
A wonderland of wildlife and scenery.
At its end, Taiaroa Head (1 hour’s drive) has the only mainland
breeding colony of northern royal albatross in the world.
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Dunedin Botanic Garden

Chinese Garden
George Street
Dunedin’s main thoroughfare,with shops, cafés and restaurants.

The Octagon
15 minutes’ walk.
City centre with cafés, bars,
restaurants, shopping andentertainment.

Forsyth Barr Stadium
5 minutes’ walk.
New Zealand’s only
covered sports andentertainment arena.
Flagstaff
ScenicLookout

University of Otago

Museums

Art Galleries
Farmers Market

Orokonui Ecosanctuary,
Port Chalmers, Aramoana
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A national presence:Campuses and facilities
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO delivers teaching, research and outreachactivities at campuses and facilities extending the length of New Zealand,
from Auckland in the north to Invercargill in the south.

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OUR MAIN CAMPUS IN DUNEDIN has been recognised as one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world, with an
intriguing mixture of historic and state-of-the-art, purpose-built buildings, beautiful green spaces, and the Leith River flowing
through the middle of campus. The University has an ambitious campus development plan with several new facilities recently
completed or currently being built.

Mellor Laboratories

Unipol Recreation Services

Home to the departments of Human Nutrition, Food
Science and Chemistry, the Mellor Laboratories offer stateof-the-art teaching laboratories, a dietetics laboratory, thebioengineering laboratory and a metal-free Clean Lab.

Located on campus in Dunedin’s premier stadium, Unipol
offers weight training and cardio rooms, group fitness classes,
outdoor rental and activities, and social sports.

New Zealand’s only dental school
The Faculty of Dentistry’s new Clinical Services Building
opened in 2019 and is the most technologically advanced
facility in Australasia for teaching, patient care and research.
In 2021, a new dental teaching facility and patient treatment
clinic was opened in Auckland.

Central LibraryHoused in the award-winning Information Services Building,
the Central Library is a warm and comfortable space to study
and offers access to a huge array of resources.

Music, Theatre, Dance and Performing Arts Centre
Opened in 2020, this purpose-built facility incorporates arecording studio, performance spaces, recording booths andpractice rooms, all equipped with the latest cutting-edge
technology.
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Auckland

Wellington

Otago’s Auckland Centre operates as the vital hub for the
University’s northern presence in New Zealand’s largest
city. In 2021, Otago opened the Auckland Dental Facility,with state-of-the art teaching facilities and patient treatment
clinic. This facility enables Otago to strengthen relationships
and partnerships with Māori and Pacific communities, andenhances opportunities for oral healthcare professionals toaccess continuing education.

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city, and the seat ofparliament. It’s a vibrant city and New Zealand’s second mostpopulous city but everything is easily accessible, including
opportunities to venture out and explore the outdoors. The
stunning waterfront, business and entertainment precincts
are just minutes away from Otago’s postgraduate Health
Sciences campus.

Christchurch

Invercargill

Christchurch is a modern, dynamic city with a populationof 375,000. The city offers extraordinary natural beauty
and awesome outdoor adventures right on your doorstep.
Christchurch and the Canterbury region have a booming
economy and leading education providers at every level ofstudy. Otago’s Christchurch campus is New Zealand’s mostresearch-intensive postgraduate Health Sciences campus.

Southland is renowned for its unmatched beauty which
provides a natural playground – no matter what your passion.
As New Zealand’s ultimate nature and wildlife destination, its
dramatic scenery spans pristine rainforests, fertile farmlands
and rugged coastlines.

otago.ac.nz/christchurch

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otago.ac.nz/wellington

The Southland campus offers College of Education
programmes and the Health Sciences Southland Study Hub(clinical placements for undergraduate students).

OtagoBusiness School
Te Kura Pakihi

The School is ranked #1 forresearch in New Zealand(Latest PBRF Quality Evaluation 2018)

The Otago MBA is ranked#1 in New Zealand and 26th globally(QS Global MBA Rankings 2022 Top NZ MBA)THE WORLD in which we live
and conduct business is changing
fast. The leaders of tomorrow,
our future entrepreneurs, will
face many economic, socialand environmental issues that
we are only just beginningto understand. The future is
exciting, but challenging. We
must strive to make businessa “force for good", because
business matters.

Top 1% of business schools
in the world(EQUIS and AACSB accredited)

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BUSINESS
Buratat Sakultanapanich, Thailand

Bachelor of Commerce (International Business with a minor in Marketing
Management)
Global Corporate Banker, Local Corporations, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Beijing“My degree has given me the ability to evaluate financial, managerial,
economic, organisational and marketing issues in a global context.
Being taught by top-notch professors made studying so much moregratifying.”

GRADUATES from the Otago Business
School gain a solid understanding of
their chosen business discipline(s) andan appreciation of the wider businesssector. They also take on the challengeof ensuring our communities growculturally, socially, economically andsustainably.
You can be assured that yourbusiness qualification from Otago
will be world-class. We hold dual
international accreditation through
AACSB and EQUIS, and are a founding
member of the PIM network of theworld’s leading business schools. Yourbusiness qualification from Otago is a
passport to travel and work anywherein the world.

Undergraduate study

Research and teaching excellence

Otago’s BCom lets you follow your interests
in business and related subjects. With aflexible course structure, you can combine
most subjects, majors and degrees to createa path that works for you.

The School is ranked #1 for research in New
Zealand and a host of leaders in their fields
provide high standards of teaching andresearch excellence. Staff maintain theirconnections with the real world of business bydelivering research findings to national andinternational business communities. Many siton the boards of commercial and not-forprofit committees and are involved in local
endeavours such as Startup Dunedin.

For a BCom degree you must major in atleast one of the following subjects:
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Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
Information Science
International Business
Management
MarketingPhilosophy, Politics and Economics
Tourism

You can study a double degree (two degrees
simultaneously), a double major (two majors
simultaneously) or include an endorsed
minor. The School offers specialist minors
in Entrepreneurship and Hospitality.
Some disciplines within the Business
School, such as Information Science andEconomics, are offered as a Business degree
as well as Science or Humanities degrees.
This provides you with the flexibility tofocus your studies in an area that best
matches your long-term career aspirations.
Otago also offers a combined Bachelor ofArts and Commerce (BACom) degree anda combined Bachelor of Commerce andScience (BComSc) degree, which enable you
to combine your enthusiasm for Businesswith Arts and Science subjects in a single
four-year degree.
otago.ac.nz/businessotago.ac.nz/business/research

Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study offers you the opportunity
to gain advanced qualifications in your chosenbusiness field. You’ll have access to researchinformed teaching and supervision byacknowledged leaders in their fields, vital toensuring your qualification will be recognised
internationally as being of the highest
quality. Our range of postgraduate businessqualifications includes honours degrees,
postgraduate diplomas, coursework masters’degrees, research masters’ degrees and PhDs.
otago.ac.nz/business/study/postgraduate

A world-class MBA: online or on-campus
Ranked #1 in New Zealand, the programmeemphasises practical application of businesstheories through case studies, live casesand professional consulting engagements.
Students enjoy diversity in class and arigorous curriculum with strong elements
of international business. Graduates areprepared for careers anywhere in the world.
The Otago Online MBA is ranked 26th
globally (QS Online MBA Ranking 2022).
otago.ac.nz/mba

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BUSINESSBNZ Bloomberg Markets Lab
The Otago Business School now hosts oneof the largest academic training labs in New
Zealand, with 12 Bloomberg Professionalterminals.
Otago Business School students experience
using real-time data, including stocks,
currencies, commodities, derivates, and news
to enhance data analysis and digital literacy
in real-world environments. This makes
Otago graduates stand out for employment
opportunities in the financial industry, or forcontinuing to postgraduate studies.

Stand out from the crowd
The Otago Business School has a welldeserved reputation for producing
outstanding graduates in all fieldsof business, spread across the globe.
Employers tell us they respect Otago’s
BCom graduates, but also say they
love interviewing graduates who havecompleted more than their minimum
degree requirements and explored further
opportunities for personal growth anddevelopment. These opportunities include:

International student exchange:
This programme allows you to study part ofyour Otago degree abroad.
otago.ac.nz/student-exchange

Entrepreneurship and start-up
business support
Business Case Competition:
Put your theory to the test in a teamenvironment to solve business problems.
otago.ac.nz/businesscase

Startup Dunedin:
Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme
helps students build entrepreneurial skills,
learn more about start-up and business, orbring an idea to life. It also provides businessmentoring, an entrepreneurial competition,
and The Distiller co-working space.
audacious.co.nz

NEW!
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)
Master of Accounting and Finance(MAccFin)
Minor in Sustainable Finance
Global and domestic financial systems
are shifting quickly to incorporate
sustainable practices acrossinvestments, services, and strategies –creating a demand for graduates withthe skills to manage this transition.
Otago’s minor in Sustainable Financeequips graduates with the mostadvanced knowledge within thisfield in New Zealand. Combine yourexisting interests and passions withthis minor to increase your global
employment prospects in diverse
fields, with sustainability at the core.

Dr Nicola Beatson

Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance“I love teaching accounting as I get to share my love of a complex,
dynamic discipline and dispel the myth that accounting is boring.”

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Division of

HealthSciences
Te Wāhanga Matua Mātau Hauora

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Otago Dentistry is ranked#41 in the world(QS World Rankings 2022)

Health Science campuses across
New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch,
Dunedin, Invercargill and Wellington

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
has an outstanding history
and reputation in the field ofHealth Sciences. Home to New
Zealand’s first Medical School
and only Dental School, Otago
is one of only two universities
in the country to offer degrees
in Pharmacy, Medicine andMedical Laboratory Science,and the first university in New
Zealand to offer a graduateentry professional master’s
programme in nursing.

Anatomy and Physiology#43 in the world, #1 in New Zealand(QS World Rankings 2022)

HEALTH SCIENCES

Professor Michael Baker

University of Otago, Wellington“The University of Otago provides a strong base for researching andresponding to the great questions of the age in which we live. From
managing pandemics, to reducing child poverty, and preventing climatechange, all of these challenges need evidence-informed and valuesbased scientific inquiry and leadership.”OTAGO’S EXPERTISE in Health Sciences
enables us to offer a broad range ofprogrammes with a number of entry
pathways and many different study
options as our students’ personal andprofessional goals evolve.
Undergraduate study – Dunedin only
Whether you are planning to use yourdegree as a base for a professional career asa researcher or specialist, or in a job related
to the Health Sciences field, the Universityof Otago offers a range of courses to suit.

New Zealand’s public health experts
The University of Otago’s expertisein public health is nationally andinternationally recognised, and Otago
academics have been at the forefront of
New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19
pandemic through advisory roles to the
New Zealand government.
Study Public Health at Otago:
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Master of Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
HSFY is the first year for Dentistry,
Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science,
Pharmacy and Physiotherapy professional
programmes, and is only available tostudents who have not completed any priortertiary study. Students will complete thefollowing papers (individual courses), plus
an optional eighth paper:
BIOC 192
CELS 191
CHEM 191
POPH 192
HUBS 191
HUBS 192
PHSI 191

Foundations of Biochemistry
Cell and Molecular Biology
The Chemical Basis of 		
Biology and Human Health
Population Health
Human Body Systems I
Human Body Systems II
Biological Physics

Study options after HSFY: HSFY is the main
pathway into Otago’s Dentistry, Medicine,
Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy andPhysiotherapy programmes, but as entry tothese programmes is competitive and many
students find their academic and career goals
change in their first year, HSFY also leads toa broad range of alternative study options.
Popular options include the Bachelor of
Health Sciences, the Bachelor of Biomedical
Science or the Bachelor of Science. Students
can also go on to study Business or
Humanities.

			

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
The BHealSc is a three-year degree witha focus on the future. Health systems areconstantly evolving to meet the needs oftheir communities and deliver healthcare
in innovative ways. The BHealSc is for
those who want to be an integral part ofthese future healthcare approaches, withthe ability to major in Public Health, Māori
Health, Pacific and Global Health, orCommunity Health Care. Graduates may
find themselves working in a variety of roles,

such as in government policy and analysis
through to health promotion and casemanagement, and making a real difference
to people’s health. The BHealSc is an
excellent foundation for postgraduate study.

			Bachelor of Biomedical Science(BBiomedSc)
The interdisciplinary BBiomedSc provides
students with a sound foundation in
the scientific principles underpinningbiomedical research and our current
understanding of health and disease. A
BBiomedSc degree provides excellent
preparation for advanced study and adiverse range of careers, including researchand health services, and applying for
graduate entry to other programmes.
BBiomedSc begins with a common firstyear taken as Biomedical Science First Year
(BSFY) or HSFY, followed by specialising ina major from second year onwards:• Drugs and Human Health• Functional Human Biology• Infection and Immunity• Molecular Basis of Health and Disease• Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health• Reproduction, Genetics and Development

			Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a threeyear degree enabling students to developinterests in a science subject. Students
have the flexibility to combine their major
subject with other disciplines. Majors
include Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics,
Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology
and Physiology.

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Professional programmes
Otago offers a range of Health Sciences
professional programmes. Selection is based onacademic merit and, for some programmes, anaptitude test and an interview.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Otago is the only university in New Zealandthat offers a degree in Dentistry, andOtago BDS graduates have an excellent
reputation internationally. The BDS is afive-year programme (including HSFY)
offered from the Dunedin campus, withthe chance to complete the final year at thefaculty’s Auckland Dental Facility. There aredesignated places for international students.
Registration: BDS graduates can registerwith the Dental Council (New Zealand)in order to practice in New Zealand. This
registration is also recognised in many
countries around the world.
Career options: BDS graduates can join ageneral dental practice, become a hospital dental
house surgeon or work in the defence force.
Postgraduate study options: BDS graduates
can undertake postgraduate study andresearch for an academic career, or complete
postgraduate clinical qualifications before
entering specialist practice.

			Bachelor of Dental Technology(BDentTech)
Dental Technology is the practical side of
dentistry. Dental technicians use contemporary
technologies to design and manufacture
appliances and teeth to improve a patient’s
appearance, speech or ability to chew.
Otago is the only university in New Zealand
to offer a degree in Dental Technology.
BDentTech is a three-year programme.
Applications close on 15 September each year.

			Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)
An oral health therapist forms an importantpart of the dental team. Oral health therapists
diagnose and treat oral diseases (such as
gum disease and dental decay), and provide
quality care for patients of all ages, including
restorative care for children and adolescents.
Preventive care is a key aspect of their work.
They educate patients about their oral healthand are skilled at promoting healthy lifestyles
to maintain optimum oral health. BOH is athree-year programme. Applications close on
15 September each year.
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Gray Li, China

Bachelor of Dental Technology“I found that Otago has a more innovative learning environment compared to myprevious study environment back home which was more traditional. As a studentof Dental Technology, I have got learning experience in both theoretical andpractical studies. Learning at Otago tends to be project-based and that requires
collaboration between students and makes the learning process more enjoyable.”
New Zealand’s first medical school (est. 1875)
The Otago Medical School encompasses the major
campuses in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington,
distributed regional training sites and the Rural
Medicine Immersion Programme.
otago.ac.nz/medical-school

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor ofSurgery (MB ChB)
Otago’s medical degree requires six years offull-time study (including HSFY). There aredesignated places for international students.
Students start their studies in Dunedin,
but could move to the Christchurch or
Wellington campuses in their last three
years. International students can also pursue
a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) byundertaking an additional year of research.
Registration: MB ChB graduates must workfor one year (internship) under probation at
an approved hospital in New Zealand to gain
general registration from the Medical Councilof New Zealand. An Otago medical degree isrecognised internationally in many countries.
If a student wishes to gain registration inanother country, it is their responsibility toconfirm that an Otago MB ChB will meet therequirements of that country.
Career options: Graduates can work inareas such as clinical medicine, medical
research, teaching and administration.
Postgraduate study options: Otago
offers postgraduate courses in Dunedin,
Christchurch and Wellington. Options
include cardiology, general practice,
oncology, paediatrics, pathology,
psychological medicine and public health.

			

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory
Science (BMLSc)
Medical laboratory scientists perform essential
tests on patient samples, enabling doctors tomake accurate diagnoses of a wide range of
diseases including COVID-19. The BMLSc is afour-year programme (including HSFY). There
are designated places for international students.
Registration: The BMLSc is an internationallyrecognised qualification. It is the pathway toregistration with the Medical Sciences Councilof New Zealand as a medical laboratory
scientist. Registration is usually granted to
BMLSc graduates following employment in a
hospital or community diagnostic laboratory
for at least six months. Graduates can also
work in most other countries.
Career options: In addition to working
in hospital and community medicallaboratories, medical laboratory scientists arewell trained for careers in medical research,biotechnology, forensic science, veterinary
pathology, diagnostic sales and applications,and laboratory management.
Postgraduate study options: Otago’s rangeof postgraduate study options includes a
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Science, a Master of Medical Laboratory
Science and a PhD.

			

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)
Physiotherapists are health professionals
essential for rehabilitation and themaintenance of optimal physical ability andhealthy lifestyles. They work with peopleof all ages to maintain and promote healthand restore physical function, independence
and wellbeing, working in partnership withpatients, clients and their families. The
BPhty is a four-year programme (including
HSFY). There are designated places forinternational students.
Registration: Graduates are eligible to registerwith the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
The qualification is internationally recognised.
Career options: Graduates could practisein acute hospitals, rehabilitation centres,
private practice, occupational health, inschools with children with special needs,
with older adults, in sports clinics, industry
and in research.

Postgraduate study options: Otago offers
two postgraduate study options – theMaster of Physiotherapy (MPhty) and a
postgraduate diploma.

			

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Pharmacists are among society’s most trusted
and accessible healthcare professionals and areoften the first point of contact for individuals
with health concerns. Pharmacists are
medicines experts who use their knowledge tohelp people manage their medicines and theirhealth. The BPharm is a four-year programme(including HSFY).
Registration: Graduates are required toregister with the Pharmacy Council of New
Zealand and complete a one-year preregistration programme. This is undertaken
as paid employment at an approved site in a
hospital or community pharmacy.
Career options: While most pharmacists workin community and hospital pharmacies, many
also work in primary health care, governmentorganisations, industry, medical writing andacademia. Opportunities for pharmacists areconstantly growing as the healthcare sectors
change to meet the needs of communities.
Postgraduate study options: Graduates canenrol into masters’ and PhD programmes.

NEW!
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
This new three-year degree is the only
one of its kind in New Zealand, preparing
graduates for diverse careers within the
global pharmaceutical industry. A multidisciplinary degree, the programme
offers an in-depth understanding of
the discovery, design, development,
formulation, and use of drugs.
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HEALTH SCIENCES

Research excellence
The Division hosts many significant research collaborations
including two government-funded projects on ageing andgenomics. Neuroscience researchers also contribute to Brain
Research New Zealand, a nationally recognised Centre of
Research Excellence. The Division houses flagship research
centres in oral health, neuroendocrinology, cardiac research,
public health, cancer research, diabetes and obesity,
infectious diseases and global health.

Postgraduate study
Otago offers postgraduate Health
Sciences students a wealth of world-classopportunities that are supported by top-classsupervisors and internationally recognised
research environments. For a full list ofqualifications available visit our website.
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-healthsci			

Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
Nurses provide independent and skilful careto individuals, families and communities,
and work in interprofessional teams in avariety of settings. The MNSc is a two-year
graduate-entry nursing pathway to becomea registered nurse (RN). It is taught at theChristchurch campus and offers clinicalplacements across the South Island.
Registration: MNSc graduates are eligible
to sit the regulatory state exam to become
a RN, and New Zealand registration is
acceptable in some parts of Australia.

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Career options: RNs practice across thehealthcare system in primary and community
healthcare, emergency, acute and hospitalcare, rehabilitation and disability settings,
mental health, public health, school nursing
and occupational health.
Postgraduate study options: Otago offers
postgraduate certificates and diplomas,
masters’ degrees and PhDs in nursing thatenable RNs to specialise in diverse areas,
including becoming a Registered Nurse
Prescriber or a Nurse Practitioner.

			Campuses, facilities and support
Otago’s Health Sciences researchers regularly
secure external research funding, which
results in students having access to excellent
resources and cutting-edge facilities,
equipment and services. Highly-trained staff
are on hand to assist with all techniques
including bioinformatics and biostatistics,
and the ratio of staff to postgraduate students
is high. This supportive environment is key
to our students’ success.

Christchurch campus
The Christchurch campus is New Zealand’s
most research-intensive campus for medicine
and health sciences and is located right next tothe city’s largest hospital. Study options include
nursing, biomedical sciences, public health,mental health, child health, medical sciences,medical laboratory sciences, musculoskeletaland pain management, and physiotherapy.

Wellington campus
With an international reputation for research
excellence, Otago’s Wellington campus has
close links to those working in policy andresearch across all areas of health. Study
options include medical technology, childhealth, rehabilitation, public health, primary
healthcare, mental health, occupational andaviation medicine, and physiotherapy.

Division of

Humanities
Te Kete Aronui

The Division of Humanities is home
to many internationally recognised
researchers and research groups

We offer more
BA subject choices than any otheruniversity in New Zealand

HUMANITIES AT OTAGO
includes the arts andthe social sciences aswell as professional
programmes such
as Law, Planning,
Teaching, Social Workand Theology.

Four Humanities subject areas areranked in the top 100 internationally(QS World Rankings 2022)

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HUMANITIESProfessor Robert Patman
Politics Programme“As a teacher of international relations, my job is to shed light on afast-moving and increasingly interconnected world so that students
can view international developments affecting their lives withcritical intelligence and intellectual independence.”

HUMANITIES SUBJECTS are forstudents who are interested in how
people think and act, and why they
behave in certain ways.
A Humanities education develops theessential lifelong learning skills that
employers seek, such as critical thinking,communication skills, interpersonal
and teamwork skills, and analytical andproblem-solving skills.
Employers say that Humanities
graduates are adaptable, flexible andcreative – essential skills in an everchanging world.
A number of our classes and someof our degrees are also available forstudy by distance, allowing students tocomplete Humanities study while living
away from Dunedin.
otago.ac.nz/distance

Undergraduate study
The following bachelor’s degrees are available:
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Otago’s most flexible
undergraduate degree programme enables
students to study more than 40 arts andsocial science subjects.
Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom):This exciting degree enables students tomajor in both Arts and Business.

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Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc):
A unique degree that allows students tocombine their passion for Arts and Sciencein one qualification.

interdisciplinary courses that develop
global perspectives and cross-culturalcommunication skills.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB): Provides an
excellent grounding in skills such as
analysing, decision making, negotiating,researching and forming legal arguments.

			Bachelor of Music (MusB): Covers
unique combinations including classicalmusic, contemporary rock music, studio
production, composition, music technology
and world music.
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA):
Pursue a career in a wide range of dance,musical/theatrical forms and styles, as wellas in musical and theatrical education,
media and other related fields.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Basedon principles of human rights and social
justice, this qualification can lead toprofessional registration as a social worker.
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg): Provides
the initial step for teachers on the road of
lifelong professional learning.
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol): Christianity
has been a major force in the development ofwestern civilization, shaping the world we live
in today. Studying Theology helps students
come to an informed understanding of theChristian faith.
The Division also offers the following
separate, recognised and endorsed
qualifications:
Diploma in Language (DipLang): For
students who wish to study one of the fivecore languages taught in the Languages
and Cultures programme: Chinese, French,
German, Japanese and Spanish.
Diploma in Global Cultures (DipGlobalC):
Offers a wide range of project-focusedotago.ac.nz/undergrad-humanities

Research excellence
The most recent New Zealand Government
Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF)
quality evaluation confirmed the researchstrengths of the Division of Humanities at
Otago.
The following subject areas were ranked
either first or second for the highest
percentage of A-rated staff in the country:
Anthropology and Archaeology; Education;
History; Classics; Philosophy; Sociology,
Gender and Social Work; and Theology andReligious Studies.
Many of these Otago Humanities subjects
are also ranked among the best in the worldin global rankings.

			

Research centres and themes
Humanities researchers are involved incollaborative, multi-disciplinary researchwith colleagues and institutions within the
University, nationally and internationally.
Our range of research centres, themes andclusters reflects the strength and diversity ofthese collaborations.

HUMANITIESThe Centre for Research on Colonial Culture
and the Centre for Sustainability are formallyrecognised and supported University “flagship”
research centres. Research themes include
Performance of the Real, Poutama Ara Rau andGlobal Migrations. The Centre for Artificial
Intelligence and Public Policy provides advice
to Government ministries.

			

Postgraduate study
The Division offers a comprehensive range of
postgraduate options and, in a typical year,
has around 500 students enrolled for higher
degrees by thesis. There is also a growing
number of students studying towards
specialised masters’ degrees by coursework.
For a full list of qualifications, see pages
60–89 or visit our website.
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-humanities

			

Facilities and support
The library and gallery resources for
Humanities students are impressive. The
University’s Central Library and Robertson
Library contain more than 2.8 million
items, while the Hocken Collections is oneof the foremost historical research libraries
in New Zealand.
The new Music, Theatre, Dance andPerforming Arts Centre was opened in2020. It incorporates a two-storey recording
studio, performance spaces, recording
booths and practice rooms, all equippedwith cutting-edge technology.
Dunedin also offers other excellent resourcesof interest to Humanities students in the Otago
Museum, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, theDunedin Public Art Gallery and the Dunedin
office of Archives New Zealand, all a shortdistance from the campus

Geraldi Ryan, Indonesia

Master of Teaching and Learning“The learning and teaching environment at Otago is awesome.
Lecturers and supervisors design lessons to be accessible for all
students and have been great to meet with outside of class time totalk me through my study options.
The Otago campus in Dunedin is very central, which makes it easy tonavigate around town and the university. I found the clubs and societies
at Otago to be very welcoming. Everyone is really friendly to new andreturning members and making friends has been easier than I expected.”
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Division of

Sciences
Te Rohe a Ahikāroa

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The School of Physical Education, Sportand Exercise Sciences is ranked #15 in theworld (QS World Rankings 2022)

THE DIVISION OF SCIENCES
has research and teachingstrengths in fundamental
and applied sciences, humanperformance and health, andenvironmental sciences.

Two national centres of research
excellence: The Dodd-Walls Centre,
Coastal People: Southern Skies

Internationally renowned Dunedin Study
awarded New Zealand’s most valuable sciencehonour – the Prime Minister’s Science PrizeSCIENCES

Gabrielle Keeler-May, USA

Doctor of Philosophy candidate (Marine Science)“The University of Otago is located near a unique cold water coastline, richin nutrients for the kelp forests that I study. Being able to easily accessmy primary study system is a huge benefit as I don’t have to travel far to
conduct my research. In addition to the natural environment, I was drawn toOtago because of the opportunity to work alongside scientists and iwi whoare willing to collaborate with students and guide research in a way that is
applicable and relevant to the community.”

STUDYING SCIENCE AT OTAGO
allows you to participate and learn inan environment where cutting-edge
research projects are underway all
the time. It’s an environment that has
earned us an international reputation.
We have world-leading researchers andteachers, as well as unique field sites forenvironmental sciences. Our researchand teaching facilities may be state of
the art, but you can’t beat having thedeep ocean as your lab, or classes taught
under the trees of one of the world’s
most beautiful campuses.
A Sciences education develops theessential lifelong learning skills that
employers seek, such as critical thinking,communication and teamwork skills, andanalytical and problem-solving skills,
giving you a solid base on which to build
your career.

Undergraduate study
The following undergraduate degrees areavailable:• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc)• Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)• Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)• Bachelor of Science (BSc)• Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv)
Biology and health-related subjects:
Biology is the science of life. It covers
the study of living organisms and theirmorphology, physiology, anatomy,
behaviour, origin and distribution. At
undergraduate level, Otago offers 28
different majors in biological sciences.
Chemistry-related subjects:
Chemistry is the study of matter, its
properties, how and why substances
combine or separate to form othersubstances, and how substances interact
with energy. As an undergraduate, you canchoose from 19 majors related to chemistry.
Mathematics-related subjects: Mathematics
is the abstract science of number, quantity
and space, either as abstract concepts or as
applied to other disciplines such as physics
and engineering. Statistics is the science ofcollecting and analysing numerical datain large quantities. At undergraduate level,
the Division of Sciences offers 22 different
majors related to mathematics and statistics.

Physics-related subjects: Physics is the studyof the nature and properties of matter andenergy. Studying physics includes investigating
mechanics, heat, light and other radiation,
sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structureof atoms. You can choose from 18 different
majors related to physics at undergraduate level.
Study our natural environment: Majors
in Aquaculture and Fisheries, Ecology,
Environmental Management, Geology, andMarine Science allow you to explore our
natural surroundings.
Study the human species: Gain an in-depth
knowlege of how the human body andmind work through majors in Food Science,
Human Nutrition, Psychology, Physical
Education, and Exercise and Sport Science.
Surveying: The four-year Bachelor of
Surveying degree produces graduates skilledin the science of measurement, the practicalissues of land planning and development,
and the legal issues associated with landownership and resource management.
Combine your passions: Otago's flexible
course structure means you can combine mostsubjects and majors to create a path that works
for you. The Bachelor of Arts and Science(BASc) and Bachelor of Business and Science(BComSc) degrees enable you to combine yourenthusiasm for Science with Arts or Businesssubjects in a single four-year degree.
otago.ac.nz/undergrad-sciences

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SCIENCES
Postgraduate study
The Division is home to many provenresearch leaders who, through their passion
and capability, have created a thriving
research environment. This in turn attracts
and inspires postgraduate students drawn tothe very best research opportunities.
A wide range of postgraduate qualifications
is available. Some are designed as
professional development for people in theworkforce, while others offer specialisation
within a particular discipline. For a full list,
see pages 60–89 or visit our website.
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-sciences			World-leading resources
With Dunedin Harbour, the Southern Ocean
and the Southern Alps on our doorstep, Otago
provides unparalleled natural laboratories andfieldwork opportunities.
The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre islocated in Portobello on the beautiful Otago
Peninsula and offers easy access to theocean and many different habitats.

On campus, the Mellor Laboratories, home tothe departments of Human Nutrition, Food
Science and Chemistry, offer state-of-the-art
teaching laboratories, the bioengineeringlaboratory and a metal-free Clean Lab.

			

Cutting-edge research opportunities
Interdisciplinary research generates novel
research topics, recognising the groundbreaking science that happens at theinterface between disciplines such as:• Advancing profitability andenvironmental sustainability in New 		Zealand's agriculture industry.
• Antarctic science• Energy-related research• Food waste solutions• Human development from conception
to death• Integrated catchment management• Ocean and climate change mitigation• Space-weather prediction and risk
mitigation for New Zealand energy 		
infrastructure

Coastal People: Southern Skies(National Centre of Research
Excellence)
The vision of Coastal People: Southern
Skies is the flourishing wellness (mauriora) of coastal socio-ecological systems
and communities. This collaboration
connects communities with world-leading,cross-discipline research to support
transformative change to rebuild coastal
ecosystems.

NEW!
Artificial Intelligence Major for Masterof Applied Science
Graduates in Artificial Intelligence (AI)are needed globally – in business,
medicine, law, government, sciences,and more. At Otago, our internationallyrecognised scholars will guide your AI
journey, as you develop the skills andinsights to bring the power of AI toreal-world problem solving.

Associate Professor Anne-Marie Jackson
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Kahu
Māori Physical Education and Health“I teach with mana, which means to show kindness to the students.
This provides an environment where the strengths and potential ofeach student are recognised and valued.”24

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Pathway and English
Language Centre

Te Huarahi / Te Puna o te Kī

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THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOPATHWAY AND ENGLISHLANGUAGE CENTRE
provide academic
knowledge and an entry
qualification to enableadmission to a New
Zealand university, andexpert English language
tuition at all levels.

Pathway
Te Huarahi

Foundation Studies Certificate

Entry requirements

The 26-week Pathway programme consistsof 10 academic papers. Students who
successfully complete the two 13-weeksemesters are awarded the Foundation Studies
Certificate which guarantees entry to theirchosen University of Otago first-year course(except those with limited intakes). The
certificate is recognised by all New Zealanduniversities as an entrance qualification.

To enrol in the Foundation Studies
Certificate, students must meet the English
language and academic requirements. If they
do not meet these requirements they may
be able to complete a General English or a
Bridging Programme as a pathway to theFoundation Studies Certificate.

There are three intakes each year: February
to October, June to February and Octoberto June.
Students may study any one of the four
academic streams that align with the four
University of Otago academic divisions:• Business/Commerce• Health Sciences• Arts/Humanities• Sciences/Applied Science/Life Sciences.
Students wishing to study Health Sciencesmust start in either February or June. All otherstudents may start in any of the three intakes.

Maximum class size is 18 students. Weekly
one-on-one consultations are an integral partof the programme. Domestic and international
students are integrated in all classes and inrecent years this has been a 50:50 balance.

The Bridging Programme is a six-week course
designed for students who need to improveand demonstrate their academic ability.

The Pathway programmes are alsoavailable online.

Foundation Studies Certificate streams
provide outstanding academic preparation
for studies in all disciplines offered at the
University of Otago. Data collected overrecent years shows that students who pass theFoundation Studies Certificate consistently
outperform other students in their firstyear at university. Students are issued withcomprehensive curriculum books for each
paper at the beginning of the semester.

Student support

Lectures and Sciences/Health Sciences
laboratories are held on campus
in University facilities alongsideundergraduate classes. Foundation Studies

A homestay placement service arranges
quality homestay accommodation for all
students. For further information:

Foundation Studies Certificate
This pathway is for students who are required tocomplete the Foundation Studies Certificate to beeligible for first-year undergraduate study.
Students who do not meet the English language
requirements may be required to complete a General
English course and those who don’t meet academic
requirements may be offered our Bridging Programmeprior to the Foundation Studies Certificate.
otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/pathway

Certificate tutorials are taught in the
dedicated, state-of-the-art University Plaza
building situated on the university campus.

Students in Pathway and English Language
Centre programmes are offered fullstudent support services, a comprehensiveorientation and a weekly programme ofstudent activities and events. A student
ID card gives access to all University ofOtago resources and provides discounts on
shopping, entertainment and travel.

otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/support

Foundation Studies Certificate

Arts/Humanities
StreamBusiness/CommerceStreamHealth Sciences
StreamSciences/Applied
Science/Life Sciences
StreamFirst-Year Undergraduate Study(BCom, BA, BSc, Health Sciences First Year and more)

Emily Fruean, Samoa
Bachelor of Physiotherapy“The lecturers, tutors, and other support staff during my time at Pathway andEnglish Language Centre were very supportive and always ready to help. One
thing that I really appreciated about the educators and staff at Otago is how
approachable they are. They go out of their way to make themselves available
to provide an extra bit of help, which made my experience a lot better.”27

English Language Centre
Te Puna o te Kī

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOEnglish Language Centre offers English
language tuition for students andprovides ideal pathways to university
study.

English for Otago (EFO): Offers a pathway
for students to meet the English language
requirements for undergraduate or
postgraduate study at the University ofOtago. There are two programmes for bothundergraduate and postgraduate study
starting in March and October each year.
Students must achieve a minimum of a ‘C’grade to pass the English for Otago course.
General English: Classes are offered in fivelevels of English tuition from elementary toadvanced. Class sizes have an average of 12
students with a maximum of 18 students.
There are 23 hours of tuition each week. IELTS
and TOEIC preparation classes are offered aspart of the General English programme forstudents of an intermediate level or above.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP):
This programme prepares you for study at
an English-speaking university. EAP does
not offer a pathway to Foundation Studies
Certificate or to the University of Otago, but
it provides good preparation for the English
for Otago programme.
International English Examinations:
The University of Otago English Language
Centre is a registered test centre for theInternational English Language Testing
System (IELTS), Occupational English Test
(OET), and Test of English for International
Communication (TOEIC) examinations.

English for Otago (EFO) options:
These options are for students who meet the University of Otago academic entry requirements but do not meet the English language entry requirements.
otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/english-language-centre

English for Otago (EFO) Undergraduate

English for Otago (EFO) Postgraduate

Duration and intakes

12 weeks
Intakes: March 2023: online and on campus		July 2023: online only		
October 2023: online and on campus

12 weeks
Intakes: March 2023: online and on campus
July 2023: online only
October 2023: online and on campus

Entry requirements

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent

Successful completion
meets English language
entry requirements

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalentWith successful completion of EFO you do not needto resit IELTSWith successful completion of EFO you do not needto resit IELTS

Tevita Sifa, Tonga

Bachelor of Commerce“The English for Otago programme was a great stepping stone for my academic
studies, especially to prepare myself for a journey as a student here at Otago.
The course is well presented and supported by the amazing staff at the Pathway
and English Language Centre.”28Undergraduate
study

Many bachelors’ degrees can be
tailor-made to suit your interests

140+ undergraduate
programmes

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
believes everyone deserves
an education. This meansthat most of Otago’s
undergraduate degrees are
open-entry: join us, proveyourself and leave Otago thevery best version of you.

3,500 first-year students live at
one of 14 residential colleges29

OTAGO BELIEVES that everyone deserves
an education. This means that mostof Otago’s undergraduate degrees are
open-entry: join us, prove yourself andleave Otago the very best version of you.
Otago is renowned for its independent
learning style but also offers a rangeof academic support services to help
you along the way. Most Otago degrees
are incredibly flexible. Almost every
undergraduate degree is unique and canbe tailored specifically to your interestsand career goals.

General degrees

Specialised degrees

These degrees are open-entry, normally takethree years to complete, and require a major(main subject of study), with some allowing
two majors (a double major):

These degrees have specific entry
requirements, a restricted choice of papers,
and their own subjects, structure andadmission procedures, including selective
entry into either first or second year.

BAppScBA
BBiomedSc
BCom
BHealSc
BSc

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedical 		
Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science

The following degrees are open-entry,
normally take three years to complete, and do
not require a major, but may allow students tospecialise in an aspect of the discipline:
MusB
BPA
BTheolBachelor of Music
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Theology

			

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
While not a stand-alone degree, HSFY isan excellent first-year option for students
interested in Health Sciences. Completionof HSFY can lead to application for aprofessional Health Sciences programme,or progression to any number of other study
options in other degrees.

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Selective entry into first year
Students who are new to Otago are required
to apply for entry into the first year of thefollowing programmes:
BOH
BDentTech
BTchg

Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Dental Technology
Bachelor of Teaching

Selective entry into second year
Students who are new to Otago are required
to apply for entry into the first year of thefollowing programmes:
LLB
BSurv

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Surveying

Selective entry into Bachelor of Social Work
Current Otago students who have completed
the first- and second-year requirementsof the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) are
required to apply for entry into the third andfourth years of the programme.

The following professional programmes
require the successful completion of the
Health Sciences First Year programme.
Entry is highly competitive:
BDS
BMLSc
MB ChB
BPharmBPhty

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Medical 		
Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Medicine and 		Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

A general degree, such as a BA,
might look something like this:
YEAR

YEAR

YEAR

Arts
100-levelArts
200-levelArts
300-level

1

2

3

			

Combined degrees
To enable our graduates to pursue multiple
interests and leave with broad career
opportunities, Otago offers three carefully
designed open-entry combined degrees
that are an efficient alternative to a double
degree. These degrees normally take four
years of study and include two major
subjects – one from each broad study area.
BACom Bachelor of Arts and Commerce
BASc
Bachelor of Arts and Science
BComSc Bachelor of Commerce and Sciencee.g. HIST 102

e.g. HIST 223

e.g. HIST 304

Arts
100-levelArts
200-levelArts
300-level

e.g. HIST 107

e.g. HIST 231

e.g. HIST 308

Arts
100-levelArts
200-levelArts
300-levelotago.ac.nz/combine

			Double degrees
It is possible to take two degrees at thesame time. This doesn’t mean you double
your workload. By counting some papers
towards both degrees (cross crediting),
you can complete two degrees in less timethan if you had studied them separately. By
carefully planning your degree, you could
save one or two years of study.

e.g. CLAS 109

e.g. HIST 236

e.g. HIST 341

Arts
100-levelArts
200-levelArts
300-level

e.g. CLAS 105

e.g. CLAS 238

e.g. HIST 353

Arts
100-level

e.g. ANTH 103

Arts
100-level

e.g. ANTH 105

Arts
ANY LEVEL

Arts
or other
100-levelArtsor other
200-levelArtsor other
ANY LEVEL			

Changing your study
We understand that not all students know
exactly what they want to study when theyfirst enrol with us. We also understand that
university is a life-changing experience formany students, so we know that your study
and career goals may change.
If you decide you want to change direction,
you can change your papers, your major oryour whole degree – and it may not eventake any longer than you initially planned.
Talk to our course advice experts for help
as many times as you need throughout yourtime at Otago.
otago.ac.nz/course-advice

e.g. BSNS 113

e.g. MART 201

Arts
or other
100-levelArtsor other
200-level

e.g. MART 112

e.g. SPAN 131

e.g. COMP 101

e.g. MART 212

Arts major subject
Arts subjects other than the major
Subjects either from Arts or other degrees
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Postgraduate study

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
is one of New Zealand’s
leading postgraduate
universities, with worldclass researchers andaward-winning teachers.

#1
4,700 postgraduate students
1,600 doctoral candidates,
50% are international
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309 doctoral degree completionsin 2022. High completion rates– among the best internationally120+
postgraduate
programmes

The Otago MBA is ranked#1 in New Zealand (QS Global MBA
Rankings 2021 Top NZ MBA)A research-intensive university

Expand your options

Otago is a research-led university andresearchers continue to win an everincreasing number of research grants in ahighly-competitive environment.

The following programmes are open to
students with a wide range of previous
subject backgrounds:

Multidisciplinary research
Otago is home to 12 flagship multidisciplinary
research centres that operate at the leading edgeof their field within the international researchcommunity. The multidisciplinary nature ofthese centres encourages research across a rangeof academic fields and provides outstanding
opportunities for postgraduate students.

Postgraduate study pathways
The pathways shown below are generic and may vary
according to specific subject disciplines.

Pathway programmes
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)

Diploma for
Graduates

Otago’s Diploma for Graduates is anundergraduate study programme following
the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is
an ideal option for students who are seeking
to study in a new subject area. This intensive
year of study is approximately equivalent to
a new major subject and can offer a pathway
into master’s-level study. Each programme
is carefully designed for the student’s
background and goals.

Honours

otago.ac.nz/dipgrad

Bachelor’s

Postgraduate
Certificate

Postgraduate
DiplomaCoursework
Master’s
Master’s(Coursework+ Research)

Research
Master’s
PhD /Professional
Doctorates*

Standard pathway, subject to grade and other admission
requirements.
Pathway possible under some circumstances.
*

Professional doctorates available at the University of Otago: Doctorof Business Administration, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, Doctor of
Education and Doctor of Musical Arts. Pathways to these degrees
may significantly differ from the pathways to PhD and usuallyrequire professional background.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
The PGDip is a one-year postgraduate
programme extending the knowledge
gained in a bachelor’s degree. Successful
completion of PGDip requirements may
enable a student to upgrade to a courseworkor research master’s programme.

Coursework Master's (1–2 Years)
Otago offers a wide range of coursework
masters’ programmes where students
complete advanced coursework and asupervised research or applied project.
This project enables students to focus on anarea of their discipline of most interest tothem, to specialise in a specific area, or eventailor their degree to a chosen career path.

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
Master of Marketing (MMart)
Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndSt)
Master of International Development andPlanning (MIDP)
Master of International Studies (MIntSt)
Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)
Master of Sport Development and		Management (MSpDM)
Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus)
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
Master of Tourism (MTour)

Research programmes
Research master'sA master’s degree by thesis is a supervised
research degree. Depending on an applicant’s
background, this could be a one-year thesisbased programme, or a two-year programmecomprised of coursework and a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A PhD requires highly developed academic
ability, independence and perseverance. Your
thesis must reveal your ability to carry out
research. It should also show your originality
and independence, and make a significant
contribution to knowledge in your chosen
field. Most students take between three to four
years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
For a full list of postgraduate qualifications,see pages 60–89 or visit the website.
otago.ac.nz/postgraduate
otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/study

Supervision by world-class academics
Otago recognises the importance of thesupervisor-student relationship and theaccessibility, care and engagement of ouracademic staff is excellent.
Confirmation of a supervisor is required
prior to applying for research programmes.
Prospective students are encouraged toconsult departmental websites and thepostgraduate research opportunities
database when looking for a supervisor.
otago.ac.nz/departments

Huong Do, Vietnam

otago.ac.nz/postgraduate/researchopportunities

Master of Sustainable Business“I found the learning environment at Otago extraordinarily rich and positive. As apostgraduate student engaging with a small number of classmates and lecturers, I had aprecious opportunity to observe and gain insights about the learning environment.
The programmes are designed and launched in a student-centred manner.”
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Online learning

STUDYING ONLINE WITH OTAGO. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning options with the University of Otago. Whether you aredeveloping your academic or English language skills before moving to New Zealand for studies, or you are seeking to upskill from the
comfort of your own home, we have a range of online/distance learning options.

Distance Learning

English Language Studies

Foundation Studies Certificate

The University of Otago offers a rangeof studies taught online, called Distance
Learning. Our distance programmes andpapers draw on the rich, research-informed
teaching expertise that Otago staff bringto their interactions with students. Thesestudies are specifically designed for students
who are not on our campuses.

The University of Otago English Language
Centre offers a range of online courses to suit
your learning needs. From focused courses
designed to fast track your English language
ability to the next level, preparation English
for academic studies or IELTS preparation
classes, our outstanding English language
teaching staff can help you achieve your goals.

Whether you are seeking to upskill
your professional knowledge, discovera new interest area or undertake a full
qualification by distance, our range ofindividual courses and qualifications covera range of subjects.

The New Zealand Culture and Customs
course is offered online and designed
specifically for international students offshore.
The course combines General English
teaching with the opportunity to learn about
New Zealand culture and customs.

The University of Otago Pathway offersa Foundation Studies Certificate to help
students achieve university entrance andensure success in their continued studies
in any of our undergraduate degree
programmes. As an online Foundation
Studies Certificate student you will
experience the same high-quality teaching
and learning as your on-campus classmates.

otago.ac.nz/distance/future/programmes

otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/english-languagecentre/online-programmes

otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/pathway/onlineprogrammes

Monica Zhang, China

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – Online“The teachers are very helpful and friendly. They answer my questions patiently andhelp me through the difficult parts. Tutorials are a way of learning that I have not experienced
before in my country. Most of the tutors are about the same age as me so it is easier forthem to think from the perspective of students to help us solve problems.”
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Chat with our students

THROUGH OUR UNIBUDDY CHATPLATFORM you can connect with ourcurrent international students and haveyour questions answered about life as a
student at the University of Otago.

University is a place where you grow bothacademically and as a person, where you
make new friends, explore new ideas andmake memories. It is an experience that is
unique for every single student, but it canbe hard to capture in the pages of a website
or brochure.
That is where our International Student
Ambassadors come in. As current students,
they know more about what you are going
through, and how valuable it can be to
speak to someone who has been through asimilar process.
Through Unibuddy, you can get a genuine
insight into the Otago student experience,and receive that much needed reassurance.

Using Unibuddy
Visit the Unibuddy page on our
website to view the profiles of ourambassadors. A Unibuddy profile
is a snapshot of an ambassador’s
personality and contains information
about their course, where they are
from, the languages they speak,favourite classes, hobbies, andinterests.
Once you have chosen an ambassador,
get in touch with them and start
chatting and ask your questions!
otago.ac.nz/unibuddy

Tiara Das, India

Please note: Ambassadors are notable to assist with questions relating
to your application or the application
process, scholarships, or visas.

Bachelor of Science“Being a part of the Unibuddy programme at Otago has been a very rewarding
experience. It has allowed me to share my journey with others who may embark ona similar journey soon, and helped me network with other amazing international
students across other academic disciplines.”
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Future career

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95% of Otago graduates go
directly into work or further study(Graduate Opinion Survey)

New Zealand’s “Best Career Service”(New Zealand Associationof Graduate Employers)

THE FUTURE of work ischanging and Otago’s
graduate attributes
of independence,
resilience and tenacity
have never been more
important. Get advice,develop personallyand professionally,and ensure your career
options are wide open.

The CDC was awarded a 2020
Global University Career Development Award(Global University Central Career Union)

Adam Binks

Head of Talent Acquisition, KPMG New Zealand“We recruit a disproportionately high number of Universityof Otago graduates and interns into our teams across thecountry. As well as academic prowess, they are resilientand mature, and have excellent communication skills – alltraits we see in abundance in Otago graduates.”

Global employability
With 85 per cent of students comingfrom outside of Dunedin, Otago attracts
and nurtures a community of global
travellers. After graduating, Otago alumni
find employment locally, nationally andinternationally – there are now more than
112,000 Otago alumni living in 145 countries.
Whether your life and career goals are focusedon New Zealand, your home country or
anywhere else in the world, an Otago degree isthe perfect starting point for a global career.

Career Development Centre (CDC)
It is never too early to start thinking about
your future career. Otago’s award-winning
CDC offers students at all stages of study awide range of services including career andstudy planning, help with job applications,work experience opportunities and graduate
recruitment. The CDC offers one-on-one
consultations, small group workshops, oncampus and virtual events, and a wide rangeof resources to assist students with theircareer and employment needs.

OtagoExtra career development
programmeStanding out in the job market is about
more than getting top marks in class, andOtago students are encouraged to enhancetheir academic experience with personal
and professional development. OtagoExtra
is an online programme that recognises
a student’s involvement in employability,
experience and development activities.

New Zealand's entrepreneurial andtech city
The University of Otago is a partner in a
number of initiatives designed to nurture
Dunedin’s strengths in entrepreneurshipand the technology sector.

New Zealand Centre of Digital
Excellence (CODE)
CODE is a Dunedin-based hub designed toprogress the expansion of New Zealand's
growing video game development industry.
CODE is focused on developing businessand employment opportunities in the games
sector, providing product development
funding opportunities, and nurturing
national and global partnerships.
dunedinnz.com/CODE

StartupDunedin
Start your entrepreneurial journey fromright here in Dunedin. StartupDunedinoffers a range of programmes including
the student-focused Audacious, events, theshared workspace Distiller right on campus
and mentoring from the city’s thriving
entrepreneurial community.
startupdunedin.nz

Work rights
New Zealand offers some of themost progressive work rights forinternational students and graduates.
Working on a student visa
Most international students studying
full-time are able to work for 20 hours
a week while they study, and fulltime during scheduled study breaks
including the Christmas and New Year
period. There are no restrictions on thehours worked for research master’sand doctoral students.
Post-study work visa
You can apply for a visa to work in
New Zealand for up to three years
after you finish your study. The lengthof your post-study work visa depends
on the qualification and the durationof your full-time study in New Zealand.
A post-study work visa lets you work
for any employer and in almost any
job within New Zealand. Your partner
can apply for a work visa and yourdependent children can study fee-free
as domestic students.
Details: immigration.govt.nz

otago.ac.nz/careers

Ashwika Kapur, India

Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication
Winner of a “Green Oscar”“Pick a profession you love, give it your absolute best, and success will follow.”
Otago graduate Ashwika Kapur has forged a career that has led to work alongside
the biggest name in wildlife documentary filmmaking, Sir David Attenborough.
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Accommodation

OTAGO OFFERS A WIDE RANGE of accommodation options to ensure the transition
to university is easy, safe and fun. Some offer independence, others a supportive
student community. Some provide all meals, others are self-catered. However you
wish to live while you study, Otago has an option that will suit.

College features and facilities:
0–15 minutes’ walk from campus.
125–501 beds.
Warm and secure.
Fully catered with special and halal meals.
Tutorials and study spaces.

University-owned accommodation
Residential colleges (Dunedin only)
Otago is famous for its residential college
communities, which offer quality, safe andsupervised living. Our 14 colleges catermostly for first-year students and are allwithin easy walking distance of campus.

otago.ac.nz/uniflats			Private accommodation

The unique collegiate life at Otago is an
important part of the experience for many
students leaving home for the first time.
The community atmosphere, the support,
and the opportunity to discover lifelong
friendships all help to make that first year
away from home easier and memorable.

The local community offers students a warm
welcome and many families enjoy sharing theirhomes with students from around the world.
In Dunedin, much student accommodation iswithin walking distance of campus, but some
excellent options are slightly further afield in
the hill suburbs or near the beach.

Residents are supported by experienced
staff and senior students, who mentor andguide new students through their first yearof university.

			otago.ac.nz/colleges			

UniFlats shared housing (Dunedin only)
In New Zealand, a shared house is often
called a flat and the University of Otago
owns and manages a number of these.
UniFlats are the best option for students
who seek more independence than a college
offers, and are popular for short-term Study
Abroad and Exchange students. Most flats
have a New Zealand “Kiwi Host” student.
Flats are also available for postgraduate
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students – both individual and thosewith partners/families. The flats are fully
furnished and within easy walking distanceof campus.

Shared houses
All students in Auckland, Wellington,
Christchurch and Invercargill, and many
students in Dunedin after the first year of
study, move into privately-owned sharedhouses (flats), where several people live
together with private bedrooms and sharedcommunal areas.

			Private houses
Many senior students prefer to rent houses
near shops or schools, either near campus
or in the surrounding suburbs, often only ashort drive or bus trip from campus.

Recreational facilities, ranging fromgames and fitness areas to gyms or
cardio rooms.
Cultural and sporting activities,
including inter-college events.
Music facilities.

Options for:Single-sex accommodation: Almost allcolleges offer single-sex areas.
Students with disabilities: Almost
all colleges accommodate students
with disabilities, with several
particularly suitable for people who use
wheelchairs or have limited mobility.
Under-18 students: Aquinas,
Salmond and Toroa colleges offer
accommodation and additional support
for students under 18 years of age.
Postgraduate students: Collegesthat provide accommodation for
postgraduate students are Arana, Knox,
and Salmond.
Pathway students: Salmond College
welcomes students studying
Foundation Studies Certificate at Otago.

Studio rooms
Many international students prefer to livein studio-style accommodation where
each person has their own bedroom andbathroom, with shared kitchen, laundry
and living areas. 			

Catherine Young, USA			Studying for a Bachelor of Arts

Homestay“To move 14,000km awayfrom home and build my
independence in the unknown
was a unique opportunity forme. I have grown fond of the
Otago culture and take pridein calling this my home.”

Some students, including many studying
Foundation Studies Certificate or English
language programmes, live in a homestay.
These students live in the home of an
approved host who provides a comfortableliving environment and additional support.

			

Temporary accommodation
We recommend that you book temporary
accommodation before you arrive in
Dunedin. A list can be found online.
otago.ac.nz/future-students/
accommodation/short-term

How to apply
Applications for residential colleges and
UniFlats are accepted via eVision fromstudents with an offer of place before theclosing deadlines of:City centre

30 September For students starting in
February (semester 1).

Carrington

Te Rangi Hiroa

Cumberland
Hayward

1 June For students starting in July(semester 2).

University campus

Accommodation in Dunedin is in highdemand. Students applying for a residential
college or UniFlat are encouraged to apply
as early as possible. There is no closing date
for postgraduate students.

Toroa

SelwynUniversity College

St Margaret’s

Caroline Freeman

Arana

AquinasStudholme

Logan Park

Botanic Garden
SalmondForsyth Barr Stadium
Unipol gym

200m

Knox
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Living costs

NEW ZEALAND is a relatively
affordable country to live in.
Dunedin, being a student-focused
city, has living and entertainment
options for all budgets.

Living costs estimate
The table below provides an estimate of living costs in NZ$ and is based on 2022 costs.
The costs assume a single student on campus for a period of 40 weeks (one academic year),although depending on accommodation arrangements, some costs may be incurred for thefull 52 weeks of the year.

Residential college Shared flat
Average accommodation fee

Studio room

$18,315––

Average rent (52 weeks)–$10,400$13,000

Food (40 weeks)–$4,000$4,000Gas/electricity, internet (52 weeks)–$1,800–Total for accommodation$18,315$16,200$17,000

Personal costs (40 weeks)$3,200$3,200$3,200Entertainment (40 weeks)$2,200$2,200$2,200

Medical and travel insurance

$697

$697

$697

$24,412$20,097$23,097

Total

In addition to the accommodation fee, the residential colleges charge a small amenity fee.
Food costs are based on a moderate food budget where most cooking is done at home fromseasonal and basic ingredients. Personal costs vary considerably depending on lifestyle. The
estimate represents a restrained style of living and does not include travel costs or any significant
personal expenditure items. Electricity costs are approximate and can be higher in winter.

Approximate cost of some common items (NZ$)
For more information:newzealandnow.govt.nz/living-in-nz

SKI PASS

RICE$10–20 per month
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$2.40

From $1.50$10.00From $2.80$4.50$40–99From $35$10–20Get involved

OTAGO OFFERS STUDENTS many
ways to become socially andenvironmentally responsible global
citizens. Getting involved in social
projects has many benefits: you’ll becontributing to positive change in thecommunity, while gaining valuable
work experience and strengthening
your future career prospects.
Social Impact Studio
Otago students care about social issues. Our
student-led Social Impact Studio provides
a range of volunteering opportunities andleadership programmes that allow students tochannel their creativity, vision and insight into
projects that have maximum social impact.
Opportunities include mentoring young
people, helping in the community, contributing
to wellbeing initiatives, empowering young
learners through literacy programmes andtaking part in global citizenship programmes.
otago.ac.nz/social-impact-studio

UniCrew

Centre for Sustainability

Volunteering and good citizenship are apart of the University of Otago culture.
Opportunities through volunteering
allows students to find ways to connect andunderstand the role of active citizenship in
community while developing skills that can
only be found outside of lecture theatres. With
over 200 organisations registered partners,
UniCrew always has something for everyone.

Otago’s Centre for Sustainability is
an interdisciplinary research centre
working on local and global sustainability
challenges.

Clubs and societies
Otago students can focus on social
responsibility through clubs and societies
such as Rotoract, the youth division of
Rotary International; O-Red, associatedwith the Red Cross; and the Dunedin
Wildlife Hospital Students’ Association.
ousa.org.nz/recreation

Ignite Consultants

otago.ac.nz/centre-sustainability

Study options
The flexibility of an Otago qualificationmeans that most students can complement
their degrees with elective papers in areasof environmental or social interest.

Research
The University of Otago has a number ofhighly regarded interdisciplinary and crossdisciplinary research groups, centres andclusters concerned with the environmentand sustainability issues. Topics vary fromthe fields of agriculture, climate science andplanning, to urban design and law.

Ignite Consultants helps connect talented
students with charities and socially conscious
organisations. Founded by an exchange
student from Poland, Ignite now works withorganisations in Dunedin and Wellington.
igniteconsultants.co.nz

Sze-En Watts

Social Impact Studio Manager“Doing good looks different these days. I believe that our student
community is a powerhouse of vision, energy and creativity.
I say we get out of their way and let them get stuck into being thedifference they want to see in their world.”
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Student support

OUR TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION
and facilities are matched by ourrange of student support services,
dedicated to helping you get thevery best out of your time at Otago.

AskOtago – all your questions
answered
AskOtago is the place for all questions
about studying at Otago – for both current
and prospective students. Search theknowledgebase for answers to your questions.

Research support
Otago’s Graduate Research School oversees
graduate research programmes andprovides support to doctoral and masters'
research students.
otago.ac.nz/graduate-research

ask.otago.ac.nz

International Student
Services

Contact us about studying at Otago
and speak one-on-one to a dedicatedinternational student adviser.

International Student Support

otago.ac.nz/international-enquiries

The team of specialist International
Student Advisers support our international
students to integrate successfully into lifeand study at Otago. The team provides
a comprehensive orientation for all new
students and are available on a confidential
basis to assist international students withany issues or questions that may arise
during their time at Otago including:Course advice• Cultural adjustment• Homesickness• Family support• General health and wellbeing• Academic issues• Flatting and accommodation

Visa and Insurance
The team is available to provide assistanceand support with applying for yourstudent visa and compliant health andtravel insurance on campus. The team also
administers US Financial Aid for eligible
US citizens.
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Many Otago qualifications are flexible,
allowing students to design the course of
study most suited to their interests and goals.
All students are encouraged to seek course
advice prior to and during their study.
otago.ac.nz/course-advice

Study support
Student Learning Development offers a freeservice that includes interactive workshops,
individual consultations with learning
advisers, and peer learning and support
programmes.
otago.ac.nz/sld

Libraries
Otago is home to a number of generaland specialised libraries that offer an
outstanding range of information services,
resources, facilities, and expert advice fromfriendly, knowledgeable staff.
otago.ac.nz/library

Career support
The award-winning Career Development
Centre offers career and employment
advice and support for all students, and a
dedicated International Career Adviser.
otago.ac.nz/careers

Computer services
Otago provides a range of IT services tostudents including 24/7 wireless study spaces
with printers and computers, student webmail
and online Office 365, a virtual student
desktop, expert advice, and training sessions.
otago.ac.nz/studentit

Disability support
The Disability Information and Support
Office provides learning support, advice,advocacy and information to all students withdisabilities, impairments, medical conditions
or injuries that may impact on their study.
Prospective international students areencouraged to check in advance that the
University is able to meet their specificrequirements.
otago.ac.nz/disabilities

Spiritual support

Childcare

Otago’s chaplaincy team is available tooffer pastoral care and spiritual support toanyone who wants to talk in confidence,
whatever their beliefs.

The Otago University Childcare Association
provides early childhood education inmodern, purpose-built facilities for children
from birth to five years.

otago.ac.nz/chaplain

otago.ac.nz/childcare

SafetyOtago University Students’
Association (OUSA)

Campus Watch is Otago’s 24/7 student andstaff safety and wellbeing service.
otago.ac.nz/campus-watch

Medical support
Student Health is located on campus offering
routine and urgent medical services fromdoctors, nurses, counsellors and psychiatrists.
otago.ac.nz/studenthealth

Prospective international students areencouraged to look into their medical
entitlements through New Zealand’s
Ministry of Health.

OUSA is an independent student-led
organisation providing students withrepresentation, welfare, advocacy, recreationand events.
ousa.org.nz

OUSA’s Student Support Centre offers afriendly and confidential advisory service
for all students seeking help with academic,
accommodation, financial, wellbeing or
safety issues.
ousa.org.nz/support

OUSA’s Clubs and Societies Centre offers
over 170 sporting, cultural, political andreligious student-led clubs and societies, abroad recreation programme and facilities
for student use.
ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs

Otago International Students
Association (OISA)OISA represents international students
studying at Otago.
facebook.com/OtagoInternationalStudents
Association

Unipol Recreation Centre
Located near campus in Dunedin’s premierstadium, Unipol offers weight training andcardio rooms, group fitness, outdoor rental
and activities, and social sports.
otago.ac.nz/recreation

health.govt.nz

Sean Teow, Malaysia

International Students Representative, Otago University Students
Association (OUSA)“I found the student environment at Otago vibrant and full of life and energy.
There’s a variety of activities facilitated by the university, OUSA, and theaffiliated recreational and cultural clubs all the time – I love the fact that it offers
something for everyone. The university culture is very much present here and thatis something that has made me feel like I am part of the student community.”43

Support for parents and families
WE UNDERSTAND that deciding to send
your child to the other side of the world,away from the support of family, friends
and familiar surroundings, can be hard.
At Otago, we provide support and careto ensure students study hard, enjoy
life and succeed in ways that will enrichboth their own lives and the lives of
those around them.

A safe campus, a safe city

COVID-19

Dunedin is a safe, student-focused city,and the University of Otago is home to
New Zealand’s only designated campus
safety and support team – Campus Watch.
Campus Watch is a diverse group of people
who are always available to offer assistanceand advice.

New Zealand's swift response to COVID-19
has won praise from around the world
and put the country in a strong position
moving forward. The University of Otago
is following the advice of the New Zealand
Government and the safety of students andstaff is our primary responsibility. Please see
our website for current updates:

An investment in their future career

otago.ac.nz

The combination of Otago’s tuition fees, thecost of living (similar to OECD countries)
and a city that welcomes students froma range of social, cultural and financial
backgrounds, makes the University ofOtago a great choice.

You will also find useful information on theofficial government site for international
students:
naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

Admission to Otago
For the majority of undergraduate
programmes at Otago, admission to a
specific programme is gained by meeting
university admission requirements, with
only a small number requiring competitive
entry into first and second years of study(see pages 47–54 for details).

Danielle Yamamoto-Kerr

Manager, International Student
Services and Mobility“My positive experiences as aninternational student motivate
me to ensure all students
coming to Otago are welcomed
into our community with asmile and are well supported
through both their academic
and personal journeys.”

Get your questions answered44

We understand that you want your child to make the besteducation choices. Our team is happy to hear from you
and answer any questions, via phone or email.
otago.ac.nz/international-enquiries

In your country: Our staff are regularly at education fairs
around the world. Parents and family are welcome toattend – we’ll answer all your questions in person.
otago.ac.nz/international/meetOtago Global Student Exchange
The University of Otago has formal exchange agreements with over 100 institutions worldwide, allowing for the reciprocal exchange ofstudents. This includes international students at Otago seeking to further enhance their Otago degree with a semester abroad. For further
information: otago.ac.nz/student-exchange
If you are enrolled at an institution listed below, please contact your home institution’s international office for further information on
application procedures. If your university does not have an exchange agreement with the University of Otago, you are welcome to apply as astudy abroad student: otago.ac.nz/study-abroad
ARGENTINA

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

INDIA

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

AUSTRALIA

University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
University of Western Australia

IRELAND

University College Dublin, National University of
Ireland and Lochlann Quinn School of Business

ITALY

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Università di Bologna

JAPAN

Hirosaki University
Hokkaido University
Keio University
Kyoto University
Otaru University of Commerce
Rissho University
University of Tokyo
Yokohama National University

MEXICO

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)
Universidad Veracruzana

NORWAY

University of Bergen

POLAND

Warsaw School of Economics

PORTUGAL

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de
Economia

SCOTLAND

University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Strathclyde

SINGAPORE

National University of Singapore

SOUTH KOREA

Yonsei University

SPAIN

ESADE Universidad
Complutense de Madrid

SWEDEN

Lund University
Stockholm School of EconomicsUmeå University
Uppsala University

SWITZERLAND

Universität St Gallen

TAIWAN

National Taiwan Normal University

THAILAND

Mahidol University, College of Management

THE
NETHERLANDS

Leiden University
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus
University
University of Amsterdam

TURKEY

Graduate School of Social Sciences, of Middle
East Technical University

USA

Boston College
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business MBA
Florida International University
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business MBA
Texas Tech University
University of California (9 campuses)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Hawai’i at Manoa
University of Minnesota Carlson School ofManagement and Department of Food Scienceand Nutrition
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC
Kenan-Flagler School of Business and UNC MBA
Programme
University of Oregon
University of Richmond
University of Texas and McCombs School of Business
University of Virginia
Willamette University (Indigenous)

WALES

Cardiff University

AUSTRIA

Wirtschaftsuniversität WienBELGIUM

Universite Catholic de Louvain (Business School)

BRAZIL

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP)
Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

BRUNEI

Universiti Brunei Darassalam

CANADABrock University
Dalhousie University
McGill University
Memorial University (Indigenous)
Mount Allison University
Queen’s University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Western University, Western Law and Richard
Ivey School of BusinessYork University, Schulich School of Business

CHILE

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

CHINA(MAINLAND)

Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Fudan University
Ocean University of China
Shanghai University
Sun Yat-sen University, Business School
Tsinghua University and Tsinghua University
School of Economics and ManagementCZECHREPUBLIC

Charles University
Prague University of Economics and Business

DENMARK

Aarhus University and Aarhus University Schoolof Business and Social Sciences
University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen
Business School (CBS)ENGLAND

Aston Business School, Aston University
Durham University
Falmouth University
University of Bristol
University of East Anglia
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Manchester and Alliance
Manchester Business School
University of the West of England

FINLAND

Aalto University School of Business
University of Helsinki

FRANCE

Grenoble Ecole de Management
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3)

GERMANY

Universität Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität)
Universität Leipzig, Social Sciences and Philosophy
Universität Tübingen
University of Cologne Faculty of Management,
Economics and Social Science

HONG KONG

Chinese University of Hong Kong and CUHK
Faculty of Business
University of Hong Kong

HUNGARY

Corvinus University of Budapest

ICELAND

University of Iceland45

Important dates
Application dates for international students

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Main application dates: 1 May–31 OctoberSemester 1 2023

1 May

Applications open for most programmes
for study beginning in semester 1

20 February

New international students for 		semester 1 should arrive by this date

31 MayApplications close for postgraduate 		Dentistry programmes

20 February

Convocation Ceremony

1 JuneApplications close for university 			accommodation for semester 2

20–24 February

New international student orientation

24 February

Preliminary lectures begin

31 July

Applications close for Master of Teaching 		
and Learning

27 February

Semester 1 lectures begin

10 AprilMid-semester break begins

17 AprilSemester 1 resumes

7 JuneSemester 1 examinations begin

21 JuneSemester 1 examinations end

1 August

Applications open for semester 1 andfull-year university accommodation

31 AugustApplications close for Bachelor of 		
Teaching

15 September

Applications close for first-year Oral Healthand Dental Technology and second-year 		
Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Medicine, 		Medical Laboratory Science and Dentistry

Semester 2 2023
3 JulyNew international students for 		semester 2 should arrive by this date

3–7 JulyInternational student orientation

11 July

Semester 2 begins

28 AugustMid-semester break begins

30 September

Applications close for university 		accommodation for semester 1

1 October

Applications close for postgraduate 		Wildlife Management programmes

31 October

Applications close for study beginning insemester 1, but late applications not
requiring evaluation for credit may be 		
considered until 1 December

4 September

Semester 2 resumes

18 OctoberEnd of year examinations begin

11 November

End of year examinations end

1 April

Applications open for university 			accommodation for semester 2

Summer School 2023

30 April

Applications close for study beginning in 		semester 2

Mid-November
to mid-December

Pre-Christmas Summer School

Early January
to late February

Summer SchoolEntrance requirements
This section contains entrance,
application and cost information
for international students.

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UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements to be considered for entry to the University of Otago. Some programmes
may require higher levels of achievement.

48

International
qualifications• International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
• Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International) GCE Advanced Levels:
minimum Numerical Score of 8.
The numerical scores are normally calculated on the best three A-Level principal subjects (excluding theGeneral Paper) taken at one sitting, or two A-Level passes with two A-Level Subsidiary passes at one sitting.
(i) Scores for the Advanced levels are calculated on the basis that: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1(ii) Scores for the Advanced Subsidiary level results are calculated on the basis that: A = 2.5, B = 2,
C = 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5• Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) International Foundation Year (IFY)- A minimum of CCC across the NCUK IFY- Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the Englishlanguage requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.

African,Middle East, SouthAmerican countries

One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing, or successful completionof a University of Otago Foundation Studies Certificate or equivalent.

Australia

Australian Year 12 qualification with a minimum ranking score of 74. This also applies to students
studying Australian qualifications outside Australia.

CanadaCanadian High School Graduation with a minimum overall grade average of 70%.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum average of 70% in six subjects in Grade 12. The
score is calculated as an average of six Grade 12 OSSD University Preparation (4U) Courses or University/College
Preparation (4M) Courses. This applies to students studying OSSD outside Canada.

China

Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study in a bachelor’s programme at arecognised institution of university standing; or Senior High School graduation and completion of a
diploma with high passing grades at a recognised institute or university. Students with the required scoresin Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programmes.

Cook Islands

South Pacific Form Seven Certificate - 3 ‘A’ passes (‘merit’ or ‘excellence’), plus 5 or better in Pacific Senior
School Certificate (PSSC) English and 6 or better in PSSC Mathematics).

Denmark

Studentereksamen (Gymnasium, HHX – Hojere Handeleksamen, HTX – Hojere Teknisk Eksamen) or Hojere
Forberedelseseksamen.

FijiSouth Pacific Form Seven Certificate - 3 ‘A’ passes (‘merit’ or ‘excellence’), plus 5 or better in Pacific Senior
School Certificate (PSSC) English and 6 or better in PSSC Mathematics).

Finland

One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing, or successful completion of a
University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.

FranceBaccalauréat Général.

Germany

Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulsreife/Faehhochschulreife.

Hong Kong

Completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a score of 15 based on theaggregate of your best five subjects (i.e. five subjects at an average Level 3 in each subject) from any
combination of Core and Category A and C electives. Category B (Applied Learning) subjects are not able
to be used for this calculation.
Prior to 30 May 2020, the entrance requirement is: Completion of the HKDSE with achievement at Level
4 or higher in English and at least two elective subjects, and Level 3 or higher in two other subjects(excluding Chinese language).

Hungary

Érettségi.

India

Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate
Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English. The scores are calculated on the best four academic
subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.

Indonesia

One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing, or successful completion of a New
Zealand Foundation Year programme.
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) with a minimum GPA of 8.5.

IsraelBagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina.

Japan

Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average; or one year of successful study at a Japanese university.

UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Malaysia(STPM) minimum of three Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia “Principle Passes” with a minimum grade of
2.7. All passes must be gained in one sitting.
(UEC) a maximum of 20 points over five academic subjects, in the Senior Middle III Examination of the
Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System.
Malaysian Matrikulasi Certificate with appropriate grades.

Netherlands

VWO-Gymnasium A or B; VWO-Atheneum A or B.

New Zealand

New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 with 14 credits at Level 3
or higher in each of three subjects from the approved list. You must also meet the following literacy andnumeracy requirements:• Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in standards from the specified list, with at least 5 credits in
Reading and 5 credits in Writing. You cannot use IELTS, TOEFL or similar test.
• Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of achievement standards, or a package of three 		
numeracy units or standards (26623, 26626, 26627).
Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International): minimum 120 points on
the New Zealand Cambridge International score table with a grade of D or better at AS and/or A levelin syllabuses from at least three different syllabus groups, which are broadly equivalent to the NCEA
approved list. You must also satisfy literacy and numeracy requirements, by either:• gaining an E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language &Literature in English, and a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE Mathematics, or;• meeting the NCEA literacy and numeracy requirements.
University of Otago Foundation Studies Certificate: Achieve a minimum of 96 points over 10 papers. Thisis achieved by gaining a minimum grade of C in both Academic English papers and a minimum grade of
C- in at least six other papers.

NorwayVitnemål for Videregående Opplaering with a minimum grade of 3.5.

Samoa

A completed National University of Samoa foundation certificate in Arts, Commerce, Education, General or
Science with a minimum overall performance of B3 (65–69%) including a minimum grade of C1 in English.

Singapore

Passes at Advanced Level with a minimum grade of 8. Numerical scores are normally calculated on three
H2 Level academic subjects taken at one sitting (excluding the General Paper); or a minimum two H2Level academic subjects taken at one sitting and two appropriate H1 Level academic subjects.
Completion of a Polytechnics Diploma with appropriate grades.

Solomon Islands

South Pacific Form Seven Certificate - 3 ‘A’ passes (‘merit’ or ‘excellence’), plus 5 or better in Pacific Senior
School Certificate (PSSC) English and 6 or better in PSSC Mathematics)

South Africa

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement level of 5 in each of the four compulsory subjects
and an average of 5 in the best three choice subjects.

South Korea

University entrance examination. Minimum acceptable score is 250; for limited entry programmes ahigher score may be required.

Sri Lanka

Three Sri Lankan A-levels. Grades are calculated on the same basis as the GCE A-levels.

SwedenSlutbetyg Från Gymnasieskolan with grades of VG or MVG. Examensbevis with minimum grade of C.

TaiwanApplicants must have satisfactorily completed either (a) one year of university or (b) senior high school
and a two-year junior college diploma or (c) junior high school and a five-year junior college diploma or(d) University of Otago Pathway programme or equivalent.

ThailandMathayom 6 with a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Tonga

3 'A' passes, plus 5 (satisfactory) or better in Pacific Senior School Certificare (PSSC) or Tonga Form 6
Certificate English and 6 (adequate) or better in Mathematics.

United Kingdom

Three passes at Advanced Level taken at one sitting with a minimum Numerical Score of 8.
In Scotland, 4 SCE ‘Highers’ are equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels. BTEC National Diploma at Level 3 withappropriate passes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

USA

High School Graduation Diploma with minimum B grade average and a minimum SAT score of 1190 or aminimum ACT composite score of 24.

VietnamComplete the National High School Graduation Examination (Kỳ thi tốt nghiệp trung học phổ thông quốcgia) with an overall pass; and a minimum GPA of 8.0/10 in Grade 12.

The minimum requirement for students from many countries not listed is the completion of a high school qualification plus
satisfactory completion of one year’s study at an approved tertiary institution, or successful completion of a New ZealandFoundation Studies Certificate.
Entry requirements are constantly reviewed and the University reserves the right to amend the above requirements at any time.
otago.ac.nz/international/future-students/entrance-requirements/international-entrance-requirements
Selection into Health Sciences Professional Programmes is limited and, for most, occurs after the completion of Health Sciences First Year.

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UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All courses at the University of Otago are taught and examined in English. If your first language is not English, you must provide
evidence of a satisfactory level of English language proficiency. You should include with your application a certified statement of resultsfrom an accepted English language test that has been taken within two years of the commencement of your proposed course. Some
programmes may require higher levels of achievement. English language requirements are constantly reviewed and the university
reserves the right to amend the (below) requirements at any time.
Qualification

University of Otago requirements

IELTS*IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual
band below 5.5).

TOEFL iBT*

Score of 80 (writing 20).

Paper-based TOEFL

Score of 550 (TWE 4.5).

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169).

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
Cambridge Assessment International Education(Cambridge International)

Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169).

CIE

E grade or higher in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature
in English or AS Language & Literature in English; OR meeting the
NCEA literacy requirements.

GCE A or AS English Language, Literature in English,
Language and Literature in English

Grade C or higher.

GCE AS level General Paper (English)

Grade C or higher.

International Baccalaureate

English at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature,
Language A: language and literature, or at Higher Level in Language B.

LanguageCert

International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a pass overall and noless than a pass in each skill.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic*

Overall score of 50 with no communicative skills below 42.

University of Otago English Language Centre ‘English for
Otago’, English for Undergraduate Academic Purposes(EUAP)

Grade C or higher.

University of Auckland English Language Academy(ELA) pathway programmes

Successful completion of the English Pathway for Undergraduate
Studies (EPUS) with a C Grade.

University of Auckland Foundation Certificate inEnglish for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP)

Successful completion of the certificate with a C Grade.

English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment

English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2(with no skill lower than Level 1).

Denmark

A minimum GPA of 6 in A-level English or a minimum GPA of 9 in
B-level English when graduating from Upper Secondary School Diploma.

FijiYear 13 Certificate English score of 50% or higher.

Germany

B or higher in each of the four components of the University
English Language Proficiency test from the English department of
the home institution, or B or higher in the old DAAD test, or C1 or
B2 overall in the new DAAD test.

Hong Kong

Level 4 or better in English language in the Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education (HKDSE).

India

70% in English for the All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or
the Indian School Certificate (CISCE).

Malaysia

GCE ‘O’ Level English 1119 – Grade B4 or higher.

Netherlands

Grade 7 in the VWO-Gymnasium or the VWO-Atheneum A or B.

NCEA

10 credits at Level 2 or above in standards from the specified list,
with at least 5 credits in Reading and 5 credits in Writing.

NorwayGrade of 4.0 or higher in English in the student’s final year of studying
high school English in the Vitnemal for Videregaende Opplaering.

Samoa

A score of B3 (60%) in English A in the University Foundation
Certificate of the National University of Samoa.

Singapore

GCE ‘O’ Level English – Grade C or higher or the General Paper H1level – Grade C or higher.

SwedenA minimum grade of C (VG) in English 5 & 6 (English A & B) in the
Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan.

*IELTS Online, iBT Home Edition and Pearson PTE Academic Online are accepted with applications for 2023 intakes.

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POSTGRADUATE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
General information on minimum entrance requirements for postgraduate studies is below. Please note that entrance
requirements vary by course with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having
additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand. Further details canbe found on pages 56–85 or visit otago.ac.nz/postgraduate
Qualification

University of Otago requirements

Diploma for Graduates

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or extensive training and experience in an appropriate field
may apply.

Postgraduate
Certificate

A postgraduate certificate can be taken at any time after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. It is
usually undertaken in the same area of study as the major subject pursued for a bachelor’s degree
or in a related discipline.

Postgraduate Diploma

A postgraduate diploma can be taken at any time after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. It is
usually undertaken in the same area of study as the major subject pursued for a bachelor’s degree,
or in a related discipline, and requires achievement at a satisfactory academic level.

Honours degree

A postgraduate honours degree can be taken at any time after the completion of a bachelor’s
degree. It is usually undertaken in the same area of study as the major subject pursued for abachelor’s degree, or in a related discipline, and requires achievement at a high academic level.

Master's degree

A master’s degree is usually undertaken in the same area of study as the major subject pursued for abachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma or honours degree. However, some masters’ programmes
require only that the candidate is a graduate and/or has appropriate work experience.

Research master's
degreeCandidates with an honours degree or postgraduate diploma may apply for masters study by thesis only.

Coursework master's
degreeMost coursework masters’ degrees require the completion of a bachelor’s degree, although somerequire the completion of an honours degree or postgraduate diploma.

Doctor of Philosophy

Admission usually requires the completion of a master’s degree, or a first-class or upper second-classhonours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as the intended area of research.
The PhD degree has its own admission process. Initial admission for the degree is provisional andis confirmed only after one year of satisfactory full-time study. Further information on requirements
and regulations is available online otago.ac.nz/phd

POSTGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Qualification

University of Otago requirements

IELTS*

Score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band
below 6.0).

Paper-based TOEFL

Score of 587 (TWE 4.5).
The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483.

Internet-based TOEFL*

Score of 90 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAE)

Minimum of 176 (with no individual band below 169).

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Minimum of 176 (with no individual band below 169).

LanguageCert

International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall
and no less than a pass in each skill, OR C2 Mastery (LRWS)
with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic*

Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills below 50.

University of Otago English Language Centre ‘English for
Otago’, English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes (EPAP)

Grade C or higher.

University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
pathway programmes

Successful completion of the English Pathway for Postgraduate
Studies (EPPS) with a B Grade.

University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English
for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP)

Successful completion of the certificate with a B Grade.

English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment

English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3(with no skill lower than Level 2).

Some undergraduate and postgraduate programmes require higher levels of achievement than the minimum requirements
listed above. Students enrolling in courses leading to the Diploma for Graduates (regardless of content or endorsement) mustmeet the standard postgraduate English requirements. If your English proficiency does not yet meet the required standard you
may take pre-sessional courses in English at the University of Otago English Language Centre otago.ac.nz/uolcfy
The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is 9483.
*IELTS Online, iBT Home Edition and Pearson PTE Academic Online are accepted with applications for 2023 intakes.

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How to apply:
Undergraduate and postgraduate
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED to apply as
early as possible in order to be sureof a place on your chosen course,
ensure sufficient time for applying fora visa and make your accommodation
arrangements.

1

If you are applying for a PhD, see the application information opposite.
For other postgraduate programmes, please refer to the department
website for any additional documentation required. You may also be
required to secure a supervisor prior to application.

3

Applications for Summer School close.

You can apply directly online using the “Apply Now” button on the
top of the programme page. This takes you to the University of Otago
admissions application system, called eVision.

You can also choose to apply through an authorised agent in your country.
A full list of authorised university agents can be found on the University’s
website:otago.ac.nz/international/agents

4

15 September
Applications close for Bachelor of
Oral Health and Bachelor of Dental
Technology.

Late applications not requiring
evaluation for credit may beconsidered until 1 December.

All applications must be submitted online

Please check you have the documents required for your application as
outlined on the website. Note that qualifications from some countries may
require an Educational Credentials Evaluation (ECE).

31 July
Applications close for Master of Teachingand Learning.

31 OctoberInternational student applications forsemester 1 study close.

Evidence of academic and English language requirements must be
included as part of your application. See pages 47–51.

otago.ac.nz/uolcfy

31 MayApplications close for postgraduate
Dentistry programmes for study beginningin the following academic year.

31 AugustApplications close for Bachelor of
Teaching.

Check entry requirements

If you do not meet our academic or English language requirements, you
may wish to consider enrolling in one of our pathway programmes. See
pages 26–28 or visit:

Application deadlines

1 May
Applications open for most programmes
for study beginning in semester 1.

Find your subject and study options on pages 60–89 or on our website:otago.ac.nz/subjects

230 AprilInternational student applications forsemester 2 study close.

Select your course or programme

Submit your application
Once you have completed your application information and uploaded yourdocuments, you need to click the SUBMIT button so your application issent and can then be evaluated.
You will need to check your eVision portal regularly for any notifications
or additional information that may be requested.

5

Accept your offer of place
Successful applications will be issued with an offer of place letter through theeVision portal. To secure your place you will need to click the “Accept” button.
Your offer of place letter has other important information covering
student visa, insurance, tuition fees and next steps.
Find out more about how to prepare:otago.ac.nz/international/internationalprearrivalinfo.html

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Doctor of Philosophy
THE PHD DEGREE has its own
admission process. Students shouldseek informal acceptance from adepartment and supervisor(s) before
applying formally for PhD admission.
As a potential research student you
need to be well prepared and show
initiative and aptitude.

1

Visit the website

2

Identify research interests

Visit the website of the academic department with which you hopeto study. Many departments will have specific instructions for future PhD
students (which may be different to the process below).

Identify the research interests of the relevant department(s) andindividual staff members by reviewing relevant department websites and/or contacting department postgraduate co-ordinators.
otago.ac.nz/departments

otago.ac.nz/phd/apply

You are also encouraged to check the Postgraduate Research
Opportunities database:otago.ac.nz/postgraduate/research-opportunities

3

Develop a research topic

4

Approach a potential supervisor

Develop a possible research topic that fits in with these interests (checkany specific departmental guidance on putting together a proposal).

In order to be considered for the programme, you need to contact
an academic staff member(s) directly with an introductory email.
• Attach a brief research proposal that shows you are familiar with 		current literature surrounding your topic.
• Attach an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Attach (if possible) a scanned academic transcript of your highest 		degree with a research component.
• Provide an approximate start date.

5

Submit your application online
Once you have received confirmation that the academic staff member iswilling to supervise you, go online to complete an application:
otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/phd.html

6Commence study
Applicants for a PhD programme may apply, and once accepted,
commence study at any time of the year.

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Important application
information

Application for a research-only programme (master's by
thesis or PhD)
Applicants for research-only study are expected to have contacted
a supervisor and obtained approval in principle prior to making
application. It is recommended that you first look at the website
pages for the relevant department and gather as much informationas possible prior to putting together a proposal for research.
For general information on research study:
otago.ac.nz/masters
otago.ac.nz/phd

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Certification of documents
Official translations of original documents are required where these
are not in English. Translations will only be accepted from officialtranslation services. Where academic documents are provided byagents, these must be certified by the agent. Please upload good quality
scans/images of official documents to your eVision portal. We do not
accept unofficial academic documents for admission purposes.
Please provide a scanned certifed copy of your passport or birthcertificate when you submit your application. Our requirements
can be found on the following web page:otago.ac.nz/international/OTAGO661289#subnavcert

Important tuition fees
information
Programme details and tuition fees in thisprospectus are correct as of July 2022, but
are subject to change. The notes below
provide further information on how tuition
fees are charged and important policies
associated with these fees.
1 	A ll fees are inclusive of GST (New
Zealand Goods and Services Tax).
2 	Tuition fees do not include the student
services fee.
3 	Tuition fees do not include any of the
University’s administrative charges. 2023
administrative fees will be set in late 2022.
4 The tuition fees detailed on pages 62–89
provide an estimate of costs for 2023. The
tuition fees listed may not represent theactual cost of a programme of study andstudents are liable for any fees payable over
and above the estimated amount printed.
Generally, a student’s total tuition is madeup of the collective fees for each paper forwhich the student is enrolled. The subject
category fee (as listed in this schedule) andthe EFTS (funding equation) value will
determine the fee of any paper. The actual
programme fee will be affected by:•	t he enrolment for more or less than 1
EFT (a normal full-time course)•	the inclusion of papers from different
subject areas (which are at different fee
rates)• the sequencing of enrolment in papers
		 within the course•	Citizens of the Cook Islands, Niue andTokelau who are New Zealand citizens.

• a change to the structure of the course		 and the availability of papers.

 ustralian citizens and permanentA
residents of Australia residing and studying
outside New Zealand are required to pay
full-cost international fees.

5 	Tuition fees are assessed each year. The
fee categories are applicable only to thecalendar year (January–December) in
which the course is commenced. If a
course of study extends for one or moresemesters in a subsequent calendar
year(s), the students will be required to
pay the tuition fee applicable for thatcalendar year(s). Annual fee increases(or decreases) are expected to be modest.
Under current circumstances this would
be in the order of up to 5% per annum.
6 	An orientation programme will be held
before enrolment. There will be no extra
charge for participation in this programme.
7 	Costs for some course materials, field
trips and thesis publication are notincluded in the quoted fees.

9 	Students who have been granted study
awards or scholarships by RotaryInternational, Commonwealth Scholarship
Scheme, Fulbright Awards or DAAD pay
equivalent New Zealand fees only.
10 Most PhD students enrolling at a New
Zealand university are eligible to pay
tuition fees at the New Zealand domestic
level. International PhD students must 		
live in New Zealand during their studies,apart from approved temporary 		
absences overseas for the purposes of 		
PhD research, to be classified as domestic
students. The fees stated in this prospectus
are an estimate and are subject to change.

8 	The following students are normallyeligible to enrol at the University of Otago
under the same conditions as New Zealandstudents and at the same level of fees:•	Australian citizens and permanent
residents of Australia residing andstudying in New Zealand for theduration of their courses of study

CampusFull-year

One-semester only

Dunedin campus
Effective from 1 January 2022, the Student Services Fee
for students enrolled at the Dunedin campus is calculatedon the number of EFTS in an academic year a student
is enrolled in, based on $9.06 per 0.01 EFTS. This iscapped at a maximum 1.05 EFTS of on-campus study peracademic year. A student enrolled in 1.0 EFTS would becharged $906.00.

Student Services Fee
The University of Otago is required bygovernment regulation to ensure a rangeof services are available to students, andthese are funded through the charging of
the Student Services Fee.
Below are the compulsory Student Services
Fee charges (GST inclusive) for 2022.

Christchurch campus$289.33$144.66

Wellington campus$219.27$109.63Southland campus$149.21$74.60

Postgraduate students enrolled at Christchurch campus(studying full-time, on campus)$289.33$144.66

Postgraduate students enrolled at Christchurch campus(studying part-time, on campus)$44.57$22.28Postgraduate students enrolled at Wellington campus$44.57$22.28Students enrolled for courses taught
entirely at a distance are not charged theStudent Services Fee.

Fees refund and fee protection
policyPlease note that policies and deadlines are
subject to change. Up-to-date policies areavailable from the University’s website.
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Scholarships

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THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
recognises academic
excellence and supports
international students at alllevels of study with a rangeof scholarships.

Undergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships

External scholarships

Otago offers a range of scholarships to newinternational students who are enrolling
for their first year of undergraduate study.

University of Otago Coursework
Master's Scholarship

New Zealand Excellence Awards(NZEA)For international and domestic students
enrolling in a coursework master’s programme.

For high-achieving students who holdIndian citizenship and are applying toselected undergraduate or postgraduate
degrees, offered in conjunction with
Education New Zealand.

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships 2023
for International Students
For international students who have notpreviously been admitted to the Universityof Otago or a New Zealand university andwho are planning to undertake full-time,
full-year undergraduate study.
Open to international students only.
Value: NZ$10,000 for tuition fees.
Duration: 12 months.

Other University of Otago Entrance
Scholarships
For students who have not previously been
admitted to the University of Otago andwho are planning to undertake full-time,
full-year undergraduate study. Some ofthese scholarships are open to international
students who have completed high school in
New Zealand.
For more information:
otago.ac.nz/entrance-scholarships

New Frontiers Scholarships
For students who have not previously been
admitted to the University of Otago andwho are planning to undertake full-time,
full-year undergraduate study. Open to
students who have completed high school in
New Zealand and other countries.
Value: NZ$2,500–5,000 for tuition fees.
Duration: 12 months.

University of Otago 150th Entrance
Scholarships
For students who have demonstrated
academic ability and who can show
significant financial need or have life
circumstances that present barriers
to studying at university. Open tointernational students who have completed
Year 12 at a New Zealand high school or arein the process of completing Year 13 at a
New Zealand high school or an equivalent
foundation level course at a New Zealandtertiary institution.
Value NZ$13,000
Duration: 24 months.

Value: NZ$10,000 for tuition fees.
Duration: 12 months.

University of Otago International
Master's Research Scholarship
For international students enrolling in a
research master’s programme.
Value: NZ$15,000 stipend per annum plus a
tuition fee waiver capped at the domestic rate
(excludes student services fee and insurance).
Duration: 12 months.

Otago International Excellence
Scholarships 2023
For international students commencing
a coursework master’s degree, honours
degree, or postgraduate diploma at the
University of Otago.
Value: Up to NZ$10,000 for tuition fees.
Duration: 12 months.

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
The University offers a number of generous
doctoral scholarships to internationaland domestic students, awarded on thebasis of academic merit, research ability(where applicable) and suitability within
the department. Students already receiving
a full scholarship from another source
covering tuition fees and living costs are
not usually eligible.

Value: to be confirmed.
otago.ac.nz/international-scholarships

Student loans for US citizens, US
nationals, permanent residents or
eligible non-citizens
The University is accredited to participate
in the US Federal Student Aid Loan
Program and eligible US citizens are able toapply for William D Ford Federal District
Loans to fund their study. The Universityof Otago’s US Department of Education
School Code is G21568. Students intending
to apply for loans should first contact the
US Financial Aid team.
us.financialaid@otago.ac.nz
otago.ac.nz/international/support-services/
usfinancialaid

Country and subject-specificscholarships
As well as the scholarships listed, Otago
offers a wide range of scholarships forstudents from specific countries, enrollingin specific programmes or at a specific levelof study. Search the scholarships databasefor the full listing of scholarships available
to international students.
otago.ac.nz/international-scholarships

For international and domestic students
enrolling in a doctoral programme.
Value: NZ$27,000 stipend per annum plus
a tuition fee waiver capped at the domestic
rate for 36 months (excludes student
services fee and insurance).
Duration: 36 months.

University of Otago Pathway
Te Huarahi ScholarshipThis scholarship supports Pathway study toqualify for University admission and enablesuccess towards undergraduate degree
programmes.
Value: NZ$5,000 towards reduced
accommodation and/or tuition fees for firstyear of study.

New Zealand Scholarships
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are
funded through the New Zealand Aid
Programme and administered by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
These scholarships help build sustainable
development in partner countries and a
lifetime connection with New Zealand.
Scholarships are qualification-specific,
include full tuition, stipend and travel
allowance, and are open to citizens ofeligible developing countries.
otago.ac.nz/nzds

Duration: Two consecutive full-time termsof Pathway | Te Huarahi study.

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Essential information
for international students
Code of PracticeWork rights

Medical and travel insurance

The University of Otago has agreed toobserve and be bound by the Education(Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International
Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Copiesof the code are available on request fromthe University of Otago or from the New
Zealand Ministry of Education website.

International students may be granted
work rights of up to 20 hours a week during
the academic year and full-time during
all scheduled holidays and/or during thesummer holiday period. Visa conditions
do not restrict the number of hours that
research masters or doctoral programme
students may work.

All international students are required
to have comprehensive health and travel
insurance while in New Zealand. The
University of Otago’s recommended
policy is Studentsafe Inbound University.
When you enrol you will automatically becovered by Studentsafe, and the insurance
premium will be added to your student
account. Further details are available on
our website including information on using
an alternative insurance policy.

minedu.govt.nz

			Student visa
You need to be granted a student visa for
the University of Otago before entering
New Zealand and continue to hold a valid
student visa throughout your enrolment
period at the University of Otago. Fulldetails of student visa requirements areavailable from Immigration New Zealand.
If you are already in New Zealand on a
student visa, and you wish to renew it, you
may be able to do this on campus throughthe International Office.
immigration.govt.nz/study

If you’re planning on bringing your
spouse/partner and/or children with you
to New Zealand, they will need to apply
for an appropriate visa based on theircircumstances.
immigration.govt.nz/joinfamily

58

If you have acceptable qualifications that you
studied in New Zealand and full time for atleast 30 weeks, you may be eligible to apply
for a post-study work visa to work here.
immigration.govt.nz/workotago.ac.nz/international/healthcare.html

			Accident insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation
provides accident insurance for all New
Zealand citizens, residents and temporary
visitors to New Zealand, but you may still
be liable for all other medical and related
costs. Further information can be viewed
on the ACC website.
acc.co.nz

ProgrammesummaryOTAGO OFFERS more than
195 undergraduate andpostgraduate programmes.
Learn about the programmes
on offer, how long they take tocomplete, when you can startand how much they cost.

59Subject summary

For detailed information on subjects of study, refer to otago.ac.nz/subjects
U

P

MC

MR

D

P

MC

MR

D

BUSINESS

Pharmacy

Accounting

Pharmaceutical Science

Business Administration

Physiotherapy

Business Data Science

Public Health

Digital Health

Human Resource Management

Notes:* For more detailed information about Dental studies, refer tootago.ac.nz/dentistry** For more detailed information about Health Sciences
subjects refer to otago.ac.nz/healthsciences+ For more detailed information about Medical studies, refer tootago.ac.nz/medical-school

Information Science

HUMANITIESInternational Business

Anthropology / Archaeology

Management

Asian Studies

Marketing

Buddhist Studies

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Childhood and Youth Studies

Sustainable Business

ChineseTourism

Classics

HEALTH SCIENCES

Communication Studies

Bioethics

Education / Higher Education

Biomedical Sciences

EnglishDentistry*

European Studies

Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance

Clinical DentistryFilm and Media Studies

Community Dentistry

FrenchDental Technology

Gender Studies

Oral Health

Geography

Health Sciences**

GermanMedical Laboratory Science

Global Studies

Medicine+

History

Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport

Human Services

Aviation Medicine

Indigenous Studies / Development

General PracticeInternational Development and PlanningMusculoskeletal Medicine

International Studies

Occupational Medicine

JapanesePrimary Health Care

Law

Rural Health and Provincial Hospital
Practice

Linguistics

Nursing
KEY
U
Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
P
Postgraduate diploma/certificate or graduate diploma
MC
Coursework master’s degree
MR
Research master’s degree
D
Doctorate/PhD
Postgraduate programme availability may depend on supervisor availability.
Note: Additional subjects are offered as minors in all divisions.

60

U

Māori Studies
Mathematics

All students are encouraged to seek course
advice before and during their studies:otago.ac.nz/course-advice

U

Music
Pacific Island Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Planning
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science Communication / Writing

P

MC

MR

D

U

Forensic Analytical Science
Genetics
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geology / Geophysics / Applied Geology
Information Science
Marine Science

Microbiology/Immunology

SpanishMolecular Biotechnology

Sport Development and Management

Neuroscience

Statistics

Nutrition / Human Nutrition / Nutrition
Science
Pharmacology / Toxicology

Theatre Studies

Physical Education, Activity and Health

Theology / Chaplaincy / Ministry

Physics

SCIENCES

Physiology

Aquaculture and Fisheries
Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
BotanyChemistry
Cognitive Science
Computational Modelling
Computer Science
Data Science
Ecology
Economics

D

Food Science / Consumer Food Science

Sociology

AnatomyMR

Exercise and Sport Science

Mathematics

Agricultural Innovation

MC

Environmental Management /Environmental Science

Social Work

Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary,Secondary)P

Plant Biotechnology
Psychology
Quantitative Genetics
Science Communication
Software Engineering
Sport Development and Management
Sport, Exercise and HealthSports Technology
Statistics
Surveying / Land Planning andDevelopment
Telecommunications
Wildlife Management
Zoology

Energy Science / Energy Management

61

QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTSDURATION

MODE

7

360

3

CW, O

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)

7

360

3

CW

Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)

7

486

4

CW

7

486

4

CW

7

126

1

CW

8

120

1

CW

Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)*

9

180

1

CW, D

Master of Commerce (MCom)

9

120

1

R

Master of Economics (MEcon)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)*

9180

15 months

CW

Master of Finance (MFinc)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of International Business (MIntBus)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Marketing (MMart)*

9

180

1

CW

level

(Years of full-time study)

BUSINESS
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) ~Majors: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Human Resource Management;
Information Science; International Business; Management; Marketing;Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Tourism

Any subject listed as a major for the BCom; BSc; or BAppSc.
Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)Any subject listed as a major for the BCom or the BA.
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Any subject specified as a major subject for BCom, orAdvertising
Sports Business
Tourism
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)
Majors: Accounting; Economics; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Information
Science; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism

Majors: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Science; International
Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance, O = Limited additional online options may be available in 2023. See the University website forup to date information. CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest andsupervisor may be required based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normallycommence at any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
62

INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb, July

35,662-38,313

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb

36,879See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July+

39,023See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July

35,054See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July

Bachelor’s degree and discussion with the DipGrad office: dipgrad@otago.ac.nz
35,662-39,023
36,87939,02336,879Feb, July+

35,527-40,952

Bachelor’s degree appropriate for the subject of study proposed.

Feb

53,291

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a second major or minor in Finance, with B+ gradesin the final year of study. This programme does not lead to professional registration as anaccountant in New Zealand. Students seeking registration may be advised to complete theBCom majoring in Accounting.

Feb, July+

59,260Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a B average in the final year, programming skills,
a basic knowledge of databases and some knowledge of statistics.

Anytime35,527-40,952

Bachelor’s (or similar) degree requiring at least four years of study. Applicants with a three-yearbachelor’s degree will be required to complete a PGDipCom prior to enrolling in the MCom.

Feb, July+

51,242Bachelor’s degree in Economics (must include mathematical economics and econometrics)
with B grades in the final year of study.

Feb, July+

53,291

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with B grades in the final year, or have an alternative
professional qualification. Emphasis is also placed on the life experiences and“entrepreneurial talent” of applicants.

Feb, July+

53,291

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative Finance or mathematically oriented disciplines such as
Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Economics, with B+ grades in the final year of study. Applicantsshould have a good level of understanding of financial markets, derivative securities and calculus.

Feb

53,291

Bachelor’s degree in Business with B+ grades in the final year of study. July intake may bepossible with permission from the Programme Director.

Feb, July+

53,291

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with B+ grades in the final year of study.

~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
63

QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Tourism (MTour)*

9

180

1–1.5

CW

9

240

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

BUSINESS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)On campus

CW

15 months

Online

3

D

10

360

3

CW+R, D

Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health (PGCertDigHeal)

8

60

1

D

Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health (PGDipDigHeal)

8

120

1

D

10

360

3

R

7

126

1

CW, O

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

DIGITAL HEALTH

PHD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Other Commerce subjects
Information Science

HEALTH SCIENCES
In addition to the programmes listed below, the University of Otago
offers a number of other distance-taught or highly specialised
postgraduate programmes in the following areas:
Musculoskeletal Medicine • Occupational Medicine • Aviation Medicine• Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport • Rural and Provincial Hospital
Practice • General Practice • Primary Health Care • Ophthalmology
See otago.ac.nz/postgrad-healthsci for further information.
Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

HSFY is the first year of the following programmes:

HSFY can be first year of the following programmes:* Professional programmes (with competitive entry to second year by
application): Medicine (MB ChB), Dental Surgery (BDS), Medical Laboratory
Science (BMLSc), Pharmacy (BPharm) and Physiotherapy (BPhty)* Majors in the BSc and BBiomedSc degrees: Anatomy; Biochemistry;Drugs and Human Health; Functional Human Biology; Genetics; Human
Nutrition; Infection and Immunity; Microbiology and Immunology;
Molecular Basis of Health and Disease; Neuroscience; Nutrition andMetabolism in Human Health; Pharmacology and Toxicology; Physiology;
Reproduction; Genetics and Development

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance, O = Limited additional online options may be available in 2023. See the University website forup to date information. CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest andsupervisor may be required based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normallycommence at any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
64

INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb53,292Bachelor’s degree in any subject with B+ grades in their final year.

Feb, July+

53,291

Bachelor’s degree in Tourism or a related subject such as Hospitality, Marketing, Management,
Zoology, Geography, Anthropology or Sociology with B grades in final year.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, three years’ work experience, interview, CV and GMAT or the
Otago MBA test. This programme has a different application process, seeotago.ac.nz/mba/apply before applying via eVision.
Feb

Estimated cost of programme $63,328.

April, Sep

Tuition fees are per paper, see otago.ac.nz/mba/online/fees/index.html

Jan, July+

35,528Postgraduate degree normally with a B+ average, and at least 10 years of work experience at a
middle to senior management level.

S1

22,645

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or hold a professional qualification requiring at least
three years of full-time study.

S145,291

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or hold a professional qualification requiring at least
three years of full-time study.

AnytimeResearch master’s degree with B+ grade. With the exception of Management, confirmationfrom supervisor is required before applying. This programme has a different application
process, see otago.ac.nz/phd/apply before applying via eVision.
6,965
8,434

Feb

37,723See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. HSFY can lead to competitive-entry professional
programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy andPharmacy. International students interested in progressing into professional Health Sciences
programmes should check the admission conditions for those programmes.

~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load.
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
65

QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

7

126

1

CW

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL)

8

120

1

CW, D

Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL)

9

180

1.5

CW, D

Biomedical Sciences First Year (BSFY)

7

126

1

CW

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) ~

7

360

3

CW

9

120

1

R

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) ~

7

606

5

CW

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

7

126

1

Year 2

7120

1Years 3-5

7

360

3

Master of Dentistry (MDent)*

9

180

1

CW

8

120

1

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HEALTH SCIENCES
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Any subject specified as a major subject for BHealSc (p.68)
Dentistry
BIOETHICS

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Majors: Drugs and Human Health; Functional Human Biology; Infection
and Immunity; Molecular Basis of Health and Disease; Nutrition andMetabolism in Human Health; Reproduction, Genetics and Development
Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc)
Majors: Drugs and Human Health; Functional Human Biology; Infection
and Immunity; Molecular Basis of Health and Disease; Nutrition andMetabolism in Human Health; Reproduction, Genetics and Development
DENTISTRY
Some Dentistry programmes may have different English language
requirements. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Endorsements: Aesthetic Dentistry, Rural Oral Health Care

CLINICAL DENTISTRY
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (PGDipClinDent)
Subjects: General Practice; Oral Medicine; Oral Pathology; Oral Surgery;
Paediatric Dentistry; Periodontology; Special Needs Dentistry

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance.
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at any
time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
66

INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

Feb, July

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Bachelor’s degree and discussion with the DipGrad office: dipgrad@otago.ac.nz
37,86770,894Feb, July

39,032Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three
years of full-time tertiary study. Some papers are taught on campus, others by distance. Seek
advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July

39,032

Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in a relevant discipline (usually the Postgraduate
Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL) or an equivalent qualification), with anaverage of B+ grade across all papers. Some papers are taught on campus, others by distance.
Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz. Estimated cost of programme $58,020

Feb

38,179See pages 48-51 for entry requirements.

Feb

38,179See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Entry into second year of all majors requires successful
completion of Biomedical Sciences First Year (BSFY) or Health Sciences First Year (HSFY).

Anytime41,415

Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in a biomedical subject, with a research component
worth at least one-third of the programme with at least a B+ grade, and an overall grade
average of B+. Available in Dunedin, Christchurch or Wellington. Confirmation from asupervisor required before applying.

37,723See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

96,983Competitive entry to second year after HSFY, aptitude test, interview. Alternative pathways
are available. There are places available for international students, though numbers vary fromyear to year. Applications close 15 September. Leads to registration with the Dental Council ofNZ (DCNZ) and the Australian Dental Council (ADC).

Feb

102,087

Feb

107,384

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and at least two years’ general dental practice experience (notincluding an internship) and evidence of continuing education. Applications close 31 May. Verylimited places, two to three per programme. Confirmation of supervisor not required before
applying. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb

71,589Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and at least two years’ general dental practice experience (notincluding an internship) and evidence of continuing education. Applications close 31 May. Verylimited places, two to three per programme. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
67

QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

10

360

3

CW

Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)

9

240

2

CW+R

7

360

3

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HEALTH SCIENCES
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)
Subjects: Endodontics; Oral Medicine; Oral Pathology; Oral Surgery;
Orthodontics; Paediatric Dentistry; Periodontology; Prosthodontics

COMMUNITY DENTISTRYDENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) ~Year 1

120

Year 2

120

Year 3120

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

8

120

1

CW

Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Technology (PGDipDentTech)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Dental Technology (MDentTech)

9

240

2

CW

7

360

3

CW

ORAL HEALTH
Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)

Year 1

120

Year 2

120

Year 3120

Master of Oral Health (MOH)

9

180

1

R

7

360

3

CW

HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
Majors: Community Health Care; Māori Health; Pacific and Global Health;Public Health

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
68

INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb70,894

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and at least two years’ general dental practice experience(not including an internship) and evidence of continuing education. Applications open 1
April, close 31 May.^^ Very limited places, two to three per subject. Leads to registration
with the Dental Council of NZ (DCNZ) and the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Seek advice
before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb

43,549Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and at least two years’ general dental practice experience(not including an internship) and evidence of continuing education. Applications open 1
April, close 31 May.

Feb

43,549Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry and at least two years’ general dental practice experience (notincluding an internship) and evidence of continuing education. Applications close 31 May.
Confirmation of supervisor not required before applying.

Feb

This programme is subject to limitations on enrolment numbers. Applications open 1 August,close 15 September, and offers are issued in December. Graduation leads to registration with
the Dental Council of NZ (DCNZ) and the Australian Dental Council (ADC) as a dental technician.
42,11145,28743,762

Feb

44,856

Bachelor of Dental Technology. Applications open 1 April, close 31 May.

Feb

44,856

Bachelor of Dental Technology. Applications open 1 April, close 31 July.

Feb, July

44,856

Bachelor of Dental Technology or Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent.
Applications open 1 April, close 31 July.

Feb

This programme is subject to limitations on enrolment numbers. Applications open 1 August,close 15 September, and offers are issued in December. Graduation leads to registration with
the Dental Council of NZ (DCNZ) and the Australian Dental Council (ADC) as an oral therapist.
43,15442,34445,287

Anytime67,284

Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent with B+ grades. Interested applicants are encouraged
to contact the Faculty of Dentistry. Enrolments usually limited to six students. Applications
open 1 April, close 31 May.

Feb, July+

37,867

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Focused on New Zealand / Māori / Pacific Health.
BHealSc does not lead to entry into the professional Health Sciences programmes. Students
interested in the professional programmes should enrol in Health Sciences First Year (HSFY).

~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz^^ Application closing dates are subject to change. See otago.ac.nz for up to date information.
69

QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTSDURATION

MODE

8

60

0.5

CW, D

8

120

1

CW, D

9

120-240

1

CW or
CW+R/R
D

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)

9

240

2

CW +
placement

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)

7

486

4

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

7

126

1

CW

Year 2

7

120

1

CW

Years 3–4

7

240

3

CW

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLSc)

9

120

1

R

level

(Years of full-time study)

HEALTH SCIENCES
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
Endorsements: Addiction and Co-existing Disorders; Advanced ClinicalNursing; Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport; Clinical Ethics; ClinicalRehabilitation; Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy; Continence Management;
Family and Systems Therapies; Forensic Mental Health; Genomics in Healthand Medicine; Human Nutrition; Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Mental Health;Musculoskeletal Management; Nursing (Advanced Mental Health); Nursing(Gerontology); Nursing (High Acuity); Nursing (Leadership and Management);
Nursing (Primary Health Care); Nursing (Specialty Mental Health); Obesity
Prevention and Management; Occupational Health; Pain and PainManagement; Perinatal Mental Health; Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
Endorsements: Addiction and Co-existing Disorders; Aeromedical Retrieval
and Transport; Bioethics; Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy; Human Nutrition;
Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Mental Health; Musculoskeletal Management;
Nursing; Nursing (Primary Health Care); Occupational Health; Obesity
Prevention and Management; Pain and Pain Management; Rural Nursing
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
Endorsements: Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport; Aviation Medicine;
Bioethics; Health Management; Human Nutrition; Mental Health;Musculoskeletal Management; Nursing; Nursing - Clinical; Occupational
Health; Occupational Medicine; Pain and Pain Management; Rehabilitation

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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Feb, July

22,645

Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least
three years of full-time tertiary study, and have experience of, or be currently working in,
the relevant field of health care. Study can be undertaken in Dunedin, Christchurch andWellington, although distance study is not available through the Christchurch campus. Seek
advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July

45,291

Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least
three years of full-time tertiary study, and have experience of, or be currently working in,
the relevant field of health care. Study can be undertaken in Dunedin, Christchurch andWellington, although distance study is not available through the Christchurch campus. Seek
advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July/Anytime

45,291

PGDipHealSc with B grades. A number of endorsements are available. Study can beundertaken in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington, although Distance study is not available
through the Christchurch campus. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, Apr, July, Sep

38,477

Bachelor’s degree or a professional qualification requiring at least three years of tertiary levelstudy; have experience of, or be currently working in, the relevant field of health care; evidenceof ability for advanced level academic study. Students are required to complete papers in Public
Health and Business Management. In order to be eligible to study the Business Management
papers you must provide evidence of work experience. Study can be undertaken in Dunedin,
Christchurch and Wellington. Applicants must include a supporting information form, statementof purpose and a CV/resume showing at least two years of relevant work experience.

Feb

44,852Bachelor's degree in any subject with an average grade of B in the last two years of study.
Taught at the Christchurch campus. MNSc graduates are eligible to sit the regulatory stateexam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Once registered, international graduates can apply
directly to employers, although they are not eligible for the national placement process fordomestic graduates. Seek advice prior to applying, from the Nursing Council of New Zealand or
nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz. Applications open 1 July and close 10 December.

Feb
37,72341,885Competitive entry to second year after HSFY. Alternative pathways are available. There are
typically places available for international students, though numbers are limited and may varyfrom year to year. Applications open 1 August, close 15 September.

44,090Feb

45,291

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree or equivalent, and confirmation from asupervisor prior to applying. The PGDipMLSc does not lead directly to registration as a
Medical Laboratory Scientist in New Zealand. For information on registration for overseas
trained scientists visit mscouncil.org.nz

Anytime45,291

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent with credit or distinction.
The MMLSc does not lead directly to registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in New
Zealand. For information on registration for overseas trained scientists go to mscouncil.org.nz~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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POINTS

7

726

6

CW

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

126

1

CW

Years 2–3

240

2

CW

Years 4–6

360

3

CW,
Clinicallevel

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICINE
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)

Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (PGDipSurgAnat)

8

120

1

CW, D

Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)

8

120

1

CW, D

Master of Medical Science (MMedSc)

9120

2 (part-time)

R

8

120

1

CW

9

120

1

CW/R

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (BPharmSc)

7

360

3

CW

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) ~

7

486

4

CW

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

126

1

CW

Year 2120

Years 3-4

240

3

CW

60

0.5

CW

PUBLIC HEALTH
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

Endorsements: Epidemiology, Heath Promotion, Social Research Methods
Master of Public Health (MPH)

PHARMACY

Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm)

8Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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Feb
Feb

37,723

Feb

84,364

Feb

96,415

Feb

45,291

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a New Zealand university or an equivalent
medical qualification approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School.
Applications open 1 October and close 31 October. Students are required to attend two
2-week on campus teaching blocks.

Feb

31,261

Graduate of Human Nutrition, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Sciences orcomparable healthcare professions. Some compulsory papers are taught on-campus. A July start
may be possible with academic approval. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Anytime45,291

Approved medical degree and confirmation from a supervisor required before applying.

Feb, Apr+, July+, Aug+45,291

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Taught at Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington
campuses. Seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July*/Anytime

45,291

Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health with a B average or better, including
30 points of research methods papers (including 15-points with a B+ or better) or anequivalent Public Health degree. Taught at Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington campuses.
Seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July+

38,179See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Competitive entry to second year after successful completion of HSFY and aptitude test.
Alternative pathways are available. There are typically places available for international students,
though numbers are limited and may vary from year to year. Applications open 1 August, close
15 September. Leads to registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Feb37,72342,176Competitive entry to second year after HSFY. Alternative pathways are available. There are typicallyplaces available for international students, though numbers are limited and may vary from year
to year. Applications open 1 August, close 15 September. Leads to registration with the Pharmacy
Council of New Zealand (additional year required).

44,396
Anytime22,645

Pharmacy degree or a health professional qualification acceptable to the Board of Studies
in Pharmacy. Prior to application, interested applicants should contact the Postgraduate
Administrator to arrange a suitable project and supervisor: pharmacy@otago.ac.nz~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

7

486

4

CW

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

126

1

CW

Year 2120

Years 3-4

240

3

CW

8

120

1

CW

9

180

1.5

CW/R

10

360

3

R

7

360

3

CW

7

486

4

CW

7

486

4

CW

7

126

1

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HEALTH SCIENCES
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)

Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (PGDipPhty)
Endorsements: Neurorehabilitation; Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy;
Sports Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy (MPhty)
Endorsements: Neurorehabilitation; Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy;
Sports Physiotherapy

PHD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Other Health Sciences subjects
Dentistry thesis (Non-clinical)

HUMANITIESBachelor of Arts (BA) ~Majors: Anthropology; Asian Studies; Biblical Studies; Chinese; ChristianThought and History; Classics; Communication Studies; Computer Science;
Economics; Education; English; English and Linguistics; European Studies;
Film and Media Studies; French; Gender Studies; Geography; German; Global
Studies; History; Indigenous Studies; Information Science; Japanese; Language
and Linguistics; Linguistics; Māori Studies; Mathematics; Music; Pacific Islands
Studies; Philosophy; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Politics; Psychology;
Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish; Sport Development and Management;
Statistics; Theatre Studies; Tourism, Languages and Cultures
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
Any subject listed as a major for the BA; BSc; or BAppSc.
Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)Any subject listed as a major for the BA or BCom.
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Any subject specified as a major subject for BA, BTheol
Buddhist Studies
Criminology

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb
37,72342,176Competitive entry to second year after HSFY. Alternative pathways are available. There are places
available for international students, though numbers may vary from year to year. Applications open
1 August, close 15 September. Leads to registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

44,396
Feb

45,291

Physiotherapy degree, registration in your country of practice or residence, and one year's
clinical experience (not internship) in the area in which you wish to study. Students seeking
professional registration in New Zealand are advised to contact the Physiotherapy Board of
NZ. Students seeking full registration may be advised to complete the BPhty.

Feb44,852

Physiotherapy degree, registration in your country of practice or residence, and one year's
clinical experience (excluding internship) in the area in which you wish to study. Students
interested in obtaining professional registration to work in New Zealand are advised tocontact the Physiotherapy Board of NZ. Students seeking full registration may be advised tocomplete the BPhty. Estimated cost of programme $67,277.

Anytime10,697

Research master’s degree with B+ grade. Confirmation from supervisor required before
applying. This programme has a different application process, seeotago.ac.nz/phd/apply before applying via eVision.

10,697
10,915

Feb, July

32,620-38,417

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July+

36,589See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July+

35,054See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July

32,620-38,417

Bachelor’s degree and discussion with the DipGrad Office: dipgrad@otago.ac.nz

32,62032,620~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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POINTS

8

120

1

CW

9

120

1

R

9

180

1-1.5

CW

Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP)*

9

180

1

CW, D

Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndS)

9

120

1

CW or
R, D

Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of International Studies (MIntSt)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)*

9

180

1

CW

Master of Planning (MPlan)

9

240

2

CW+R

Master of Politics (MPols)*

9

180

1

CW

7

360

3

CW

9

180

1

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HUMANITIESPostgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts)
Subjects: Anthropology; Chinese; Classics; Communication Studies;
Computer Science; Economics; Education (by distance); English; Filmand Media Studies; French; Gender Studies; Geography; German;
History; Indigenous Studies; Information Science; Japanese; Linguistics;
Māori Studies; Mathematics; Music; Philosophy; Philosophy, Politics andEconomics; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish;Statistics; Theatre Studies
Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis))
Subjects: Anthropology; Childhood and Youth Studies; Chinese; Classics;
Communication Studies; Computer Science; Development Studies;
Economics; Education; English; Film and Media Studies; French; GenderStudies; Geography; German; History; Human Services; Indigenous Studies;
Information Science; Japanese; Linguistics; Māori Studies; Mathematics; Music;
Peace and Conflict Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies;
Sociology; Spanish; Statistics; Theatre Studies
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework))*
Subjects: Anthropology; Chinese; Buddhist Studies; Childhood and YouthStudies; Chinese; Classics; Communication Studies; Education (by distance);
English; Film and Media Studies; French; Gender Studies; Geography;
German; History; Indigenous Studies; Japanese; Linguistics; Māori Studies;Music; Philosophy; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Religious Studies;
Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)**
Endorsements: Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Te Pōkai
Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)**
Endorsements: Early Childhood Education; Primary Education;
Secondary Education
Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb, July+

26,785-40,952

Bachelor’s degree in the same subject. Due to the range of majors available, applicants areencouraged to seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Anytime35,527-40,952

Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in the same subject with B+ grades.

Feb, July

41,737-50,121

Bachelor’s degree in the same subject with B+ grades. Due to the range of majors available,
applicants are encouraged to seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb

53,456

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or comparable major, with an average gradeof at least B+ in the final year.

Feb, July

32,146

Bachelor’s degree, at least three years’ relevant experience, evidence of ability to undertake
advanced academic study, or a postgraduate diploma or honours degree.

Feb, July+

54,777

Bachelor’s degree in any subject with B+ grades.

Feb, July

40,957

Bachelor’s degree in any subject with B+ grades, postgraduate diploma or honours degree.

Feb, July

40,957

Bachelor’s degree in any subject with B+ grades. A July start is available, but paper selection
may be limited.

Feb

44,149Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to planning with B+ grades. Graduates can gain
accreditation with the New Zealand Planning Institute. This programme is subject tolimitations on enrolment numbers. Qualified domestic students are given first preference, butplaces may be available for international students.

Feb, July

40,957

Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Government, Public Policy,
Political Theory, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies or Comparative Area Studies with B+ grades.

Feb

32,620See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Students must meet the language competency
requirements of the Teaching Council of New Zealand: www.teachingcouncil.nz

Jan

53,923

Bachelor’s degree with B grades. Students must meet the language competency
requirements of the Teaching Council of New Zealand: www.teachingcouncil.nz
Applications close 31 July. Graduates meet the requirements for teacher registration andprovisional certification in New Zealand through the Teaching Council of New Zealand.

~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz** Teacher training qualification
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QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

Graduate Diploma in Second Language Teaching (GDipSLT)

7

126

1

CW

Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn)

860

1 (part-time)

CW, D

8

120

1

CW, D

9

180

1.5

CW, D

10

360

3

D

8

60

1 (part-time)

CW, D

8

120

2 (part-time)

CW, D

9

180

1

CW, D

7

126

1

CW

7

126

1

CW

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) ~

7

534

4

CW

Master of Laws (LLM)

9

120

1

R

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HUMANITIESEndorsements: Curriculum; Digital Technologies; Early Childhood
Education; Leadership; Studies in Teacher Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Learning (PGDipEdLn)
Endorsements: Curriculum; Digital Technologies; Early Childhood
Education; Leadership; Studies in Teacher Education
Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn)
Endorsements: Curriculum; Digital Technologies; Early Childhood
Education; Leadership; Studies in Teacher Education
Doctor of Education (EdD)

HIGHER EDUCATION
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE)
Endorsements: Educational Technology. Option for endorsement in
Clinical Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHighE)
Endorsements: Educational Technology. Option for endorsement in
Clinical Education
Master of Higher Education (MHEd)*
Option for endorsement in Educational Technology
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Diploma in Language (DipLang)
Endorsements: Chinese; French; German; Japanese; Spanish
Diploma in Global Cultures (DipGlobalC)
LAW
Some Law programmes may have different English language
requirements. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb, July+

32,620Bachelor's degree, or a teaching qualification and evidence of appropriate teachingexperience.

Feb, July

17,974

Bachelor’s degree and be registered to teach in NZ or have equivalent teaching qualification
or experience.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor's degree and two years' teaching experience or equivalent experience.

Feb, July

35,949Options: 1. Bachelor's degree and two years' teaching experience or equivalent experience
leading to the PGDipEdLn. If completed successfully with a B+ grade average, progression to
MEdLn. 2. Bachelor's degree in education (not teaching) with a B+ grade average leading todirect enrolment in MEdLn. Estimated cost of programme $53,923.

July

53,923

Postgraduate diploma, honours or master’s degree, at least five years of experience as aprofessional in education or related fields. Approval from a supervisor required prior toapplication. Applications open 31 July, close 31 March.

Feb

35,949Bachelor's degree and engaged in tertiary teaching. May be endorsed in Clinical Education.

Feb, July

17,974

Bachelor's degree and engaged in tertiary teaching. May be endorsed in Clinical Education.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor's degree in any subject with B+ grades, or a postgraduate or alternative qualification,and normally tertiary teaching experience. May be endorsed in Educational Technology.

Feb50,121

Bachelor’s degree, or currently enrolled in a degree. Endorsed in Chinese, French, German,
Japanese or Spanish.

Feb, July

32,620Bachelor’s degree, or currently enrolled in a degree.

Feb

36,256

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Competitive entry to second year. Limited
international places are available for this programme.

Anytime40,090Bachelor’s degree in Law with B+ grades.

~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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QUALIFICATIONNZQA

POINTS

Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA)

7

360

3

CW

Bachelor of Music (MusB) ~

7

360

3

CW

8

120

1

CW

Master of Music (MMus)

9

120

1

R

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

9

120

1

Production +exegesis

10

360

3

Exegesis

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) ~

7

480

4

CW

Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) (MSCW(Applied))

9

240

2

CW, D

Master of Social Work (MSW)

9

180

1–1.5

CW, D

Diploma in Theology (DipTheol)

7

126

1

CW, D

Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) ~

7

360

3

CW, D

Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (PGCertChap)

8

60

0.5

CW, D

Postgraduate Diploma in Chaplaincy (PGDipChap)

8

120

1

CW, D

Postgraduate Diploma in Faith-based Leadership and Management(PGDipFBLM)

8

120

1

CW, D

Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin)

8

120

1

CW, D

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

HUMANITIESMUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

Endorsements: Composition; Performance; Music Production
Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus)
Endorsements: Composition; Performance

Subject: Theatre Studies

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

SOCIAL WORK

THEOLOGY

Endorsements: Biblical Studies; Christian Thought and History; Pastoral Studies

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb

33,328See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Audition applications for singing/playing an
instrument due by early September.

Feb

36,866

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Auditions for Performance endorsement.

Feb, July+

40,805

Bachelor’s degree in Music. The Diploma can be awarded in Composition or Performance.

Anytime40,805

Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in the area of research with B+ grades. Awarded in
Composition, Studio Production or Performance.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with B+ grades. Theatre Studies only. Places in someindividual papers are subject to enrolment limitation, in which domestic students will begiven first preference. This will be discussed with prospective international students as partof general programme admission requirements. Seek advice from the postgraduate advisor
before applying: theatre.studies@otago.ac.nz

Anytime40,805

Honours or master’s degree (including an appropriate research component) with B+ grades.
Approval from a supervisor required prior to application. Awarded in Composition, Studio
Production or Performance.

Feb

32,620See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Students first enrol as Social Work Pre-professional
students (under the BA programme) and then apply for entry into the third-year stage of the
BSW programme. IELTS score of 7.0 with no band below 7.0. Leads to registration as a social
worker in New Zealand.

Feb37,447

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject with B grades in the final year, character
references, police check, and evidence of prior skills/training in New Zealand's social andcultural context. International applicants will be assessed as to whether they need further
study on issues in New Zealand society. Applications close on 1 November; seek advice before
applying university@otago.ac.nz. Leads to registration as a social worker in New Zealand.

Feb, July$34,048

Approved professional social services qualification that entitles registration with the New
Zealand Social Workers Registration Board, or international equivalent. At least two years'
proven competence working in the social welfare field. Estimated cost of programme $52,022.

Feb, July

32,620See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July

32,620See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July

17,974

Bachelor’s degree, not necessarily in Theology, with B+ grades.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree, not necessarily in Theology, with B+ grades.

Feb, July

33,806

Bachelor’s degree with B+ grades.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree in Theology with B+ grades.

.~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz^ Final approval required from Universities New Zealand before applications can be accepted.
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POINTSDURATION

MODE

8

120

1

CW, D

Master of Chaplaincy (MChap)

9

180

1.5

CW/R, D

Master of Faith-based Leadership and Management (MFBLM)

9

180

1.5

CW+R, D

Master of Ministry (MMin)

9

210

2

CW+R, D

Master of Theology (MTheol)

9

120

1

R, D

10

360

3

R

7

360

3

CW

7

486

4

CW

7

486

4

CW

7

126

1

CW

level

(Years of full-time study)

HUMANITIESPostgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)
Endorsements: Biblical Studies; Christian Thought and History; Pastoral
Studies

PHD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Other Humanities subjects
Law
Geography, MusicSCIENCES
Bachelor of Science (BSc) ~Majors: Anatomy; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer Science;
Ecology; Economics; Energy Science and Technology; Exercise and Sport
Science; Food Science; Genetics; Geography; Geology; Human Nutrition;
Information Science; Land Planning and Development; Marine Science;
Mathematics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics;
Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Psychology; Sport Development andManagement; Statistics; Surveying Measurement; Zoology
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
Any subject listed as a major for the BA; BSc; or BAppSc.
Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
Any subject listed as a major for the BCom; BSc; or BAppSc.
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Any subject specified as a major subject for BAppSc, BSc or unspecified
DipGradInformation and Communications Technology

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree in the same subject with B+ grades.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree with B+ grades. Estimated cost of programme $50,121.

Feb, July

33,806

Bachelor’s degree in any subject with B+ grades. Estimated cost of programme $50,121.

Feb, July

35,949Bachelor’s degree in Theology and three years’ ministry experience.

Anytime35,949Postgraduate diploma or honours degree with B+ grades.

AnytimeResearch master’s degree with B+ grade. Confirmation from supervisor required before
applying. This programme has a different application process, see otago.ac.nz/phd/apply
before applying via eVision.
7,222
7,809
8,434

Feb, July+

32,620-40,558

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July+

36,589See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb, July+

39,023See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Bachelor’s degree and discussion with the DipGrad Office: dipgrad@otago.ac.nz
Feb, July

32,620-40,558

Feb

39,887~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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POINTS

8

120

1

CW

9

120 or 240

1 or 2

CW+R/R

7

360

3

CW

8

60

0.5

CW

8

120

1

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
Majors: Anatomy; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Consumer Food
Science; Computer Science; Ecology; Economics; Energy Science andTechnology; Food Science; Genetics; Geography; Geology; Human
Nutrition; Information Science; Marine Science; Mathematics; Microbiology;
Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology;
Psychology; Software Engineering; Sport, Exercise and Health; Statistics;
Surveying; Telecommunications; Zoology
Master of Science (MSc)
Majors: Anatomy; Biochemistry; Bioengineering; Botany; Chemistry;
Cognitive Science; Computer Science; Consumer Food Science;
Ecology; Economics; Energy Science and Technology; Environmental
Management; Environmental Science; Food Science; Genetics; Geography;
Geographic Information Systems; Geology; Geophysics; Human Nutrition;
Immunology; Information Science; Marine Science; Mathematics;
Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant
Biotechnology; Psychology; Sport, Exercise and Health; Statistics;
Surveying; Toxicology; Wildlife Management; Zoology
APPLIED SCIENCE
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) ~Majors: Agricultural Innovation; Applied Geology; Aquaculture andFisheries; Computational Modelling; Consumer Food Science; Data
Science; Energy Management; Environmental Management; Forensic
Analytical Science; Geographic Information Systems; Molecular
Biotechnology; Physical Education, Activity and Health; Software
Engineering; Sport and Exercise Nutrition; Sports Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc)
Majors: Advanced Nutrition Practice; Applied Geology; Artificial
Intelligence, Bioengineering; Computer Science; Consumer Food Science;
Environmental Management; Geographic Information Systems; Molecular
Biotechnology; Plant Biotechnology; Quantitative Genetics; Science
Communication; Software Engineering; Telecommunications
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
Majors: Advanced Nutrition Practice; Applied Geology; Artificial
Intelligence, Bioengineering; Computer Science; Consumer Food Science;
Environmental Management; Geographic Information Systems; Molecular
Biotechnology; Plant Biotechnology; Quantitative Genetics; Science
Communication; Software Engineering; Telecommunications

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb

35,527-41,415

Bachelor’s degree in the same subject. Subject to supervision availability. A July start may
be possible depending on major. Due to the range of majors available, applicants areencouraged to seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, Anytime

35,527-44,675

Options: 1. Bachelor’s degree in the same subject with B grades – leading to the two-year
coursework and research MSc. Subject to supervision availability. A July start may bepossible depending on major.
2. Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in the same subject with B+ grades – leading
to a one-year research MSc. For those completing a one-year research-only degree,
study can commence at anytime. Due to the range of majors available, applicants areencouraged to seek advice prior to applying:university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July+

38,090-40,558

See pages 48–51 for entry requirements.

Feb

18,885-20,553

Bachelor’s degree in the same subject. A July start may be possible depending on major.
Due to the range of majors available, applicants are encouraged to seek advice prior toapplying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb

37,771-42,217

Bachelor’s degree in the same subject. A July start may be possible depending on major.
Due to the range of majors available, applicants are encouraged to seek advice prior toapplying: university@otago.ac.nz~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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POINTS

9

180

1.5

CW

Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)

8

60

0.5

CW, D

PGCertSciComm Creative Non-Fiction Writing (Distance only)

8

60

0.5

D

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Science Communication (MSciComm)

9

240

2

CW+R

Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Development and Management(PGDipSpDM)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM)*

9

180

1

CW

Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) ~

7

522

4

CW

Master of Surveying (MSurv)

9

240

1 to 2

CW+R/R

Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM)

8

120

1

CW

Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM)

9

180

1.5

CW

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

SCIENCES
Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)*
Majors: Advanced Nutition Practice; Applied Geology; Artificial
Intelligence; Bioengineering; Computer Science; Consumer Food Science;
Environmental Management; Geographic Information Systems; Molecular
Biotechnology; Plant Biotechnology; Quantitative Genetics; Science
Communication; Software Engineering; Statistics^; Telecommunications
SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONSPORT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENTSURVEYINGWILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Feb

59,081-63,417

Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the same subject with B grades. A July start may
be possible depending on major. Due to the range of majors available, applicants are encouraged
to seek advice prior to applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb, July+

20,476

Bachelor’s degree in Science. English requirements must be met by late October.

Feb, July+

13,452Bachelor’s degree in Science. English requirements must be met by late October.

Feb, July+

40,952Bachelor’s degree in Science. English requirements must be met by late October.

Feb, July+

40,952Bachelor’s degree in Science with B+ grades. English requirements must be met by late
October.

Feb

38,450Degree in Arts or Science in a related subject, but other degrees may be considered.

Feb

58,092Degree in Arts or Science in a related subject with B grades, but other degrees may beconsidered.

Feb, July+

36,390See pages 48–51 for entry requirements. Programme begins with Surveying First Year(BSc), followed by competitive entry to second-year BSurv. BSurv leads to full professionalrecognition as a Chartered Surveyor in New Zealand and a number of other countries.
This programme is subject to limitations on enrolment numbers from second year. Qualified
domestic students are given first preference, but places may be available for international
students. International students enrolled in the Surveying First Year may transfer into the
BSc Land Planning and Development, or Surveying Management should admission to the
Bachelor of Surveying not be possible.

Feb/Anytime

40,952

Options: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Surveying – leading to the two-year coursework and thesis
MSurv. 2. Postgraduate diploma or honours degree in Surveying – leading to a one-yearthesis MSurv. This programme may have different English language requirements. Seek advice
before applying: university@otago.ac.nz

Feb

40,952Bachelor’s degree in Science, Zoology, Biology or Ecology with B+ grades. Applications close 1
October. English requirement must be met by late October. Acceptance on the course will be
confirmed for all candidates by early-December. This programme is subject to limitations onenrolment numbers. Qualified domestic students are given first preference, but places may
be available for international students.

Feb, July

39,377

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Zoology, Biology or Ecology with B+ grades, although other
degrees may be considered. Applications close 1 October. English requirement must be
met by late October. Acceptance on the course will be confirmed for all candidates by
early December. This programme is subject to limitations on enrolment numbers. Qualified
domestic students are given first preference, but places may be available for international
students. Estimated cost of programme $61,429.

.~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz^ Final approval required from Universities New Zealand before applications can be accepted.
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POINTS

10

360

level

DURATION(Years of full-time study)

MODE

SCIENCES
PHD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

3

R

Other sciences subjects
Computer Science, Science
Surveying

PATHWAY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTREQUALIFICATIONDURATION(Weeks of study)

General English

VariesEnglish for Otago

12 weeks

Bridging Programme

6 weeks

Foundation Studies Certificate – Arts/Commerce

26 weeks

Foundation Studies Certificate – Science/Health Sciences

26 weeks

Notes: Other costs include Student Services fee, Orientation fee, Insurance, Homestay. See website forfurther information: otago.ac.nz/uolcfy General English students can start classes on any Monday in any
term, except the last two weeks before the mid-term recess and end-of-term recess.
• except Health Sciences stream

Mode: CW = Coursework, R = Research, D = Distance
CW programmes consist mainly of coursework papers, but may include a research or applied project. Research interest and supervisor may berequired based on department of study. R programmes require confirmation from a supervisor before applying. Study can normally commence at
any time of year, subject to supervisor availability. Location: courses are taught at the Dunedin campus unless otherwise advised.
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INTAKE(Commencing month)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per year)

Any time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTES(English-language requirements – see pages 50–51)

Research master’s degree with B+ grade. Confirmation from supervisor required before
applying. This programme has a different application process, see otago.ac.nz/phd/apply
before applying via eVision.
7,222
8,434
10,697INTAKE(Commencing term)

FEES 2023(NZ$ per course)

Throughout the year

459 per week

March, July

5,999

Jan, May, Aug

2,920

Feb, June, Oct26,863

Feb, June, Oct27,940~ Honours degree may be available, depending on major.
* This programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
+ Commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer. Seek advice before applying: university@otago.ac.nz
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University terminology
Studying at Otago
Bachelor’s degrees

Minor subjects

Assessment

Your first degree is called a bachelor’s
degree and the subject you choose to
specialise in is called your major.

It is possible to gain recognition for aminor subject within many undergraduate
degrees. To be recognised as having
achieved a minor you are normally required
to complete a minimum of 90 points in that
subject with at least 18 points at 300-level.

Papers are assessed in a variety of ways.
Examinations (finals) are usually the mostimportant, and most papers end witha three-hour examination at the end ofeach semester. Many subjects also haveshorter tests during the year, and written
assignments and laboratory work often
count towards your final grade.

A degree almost always includes subjects
other than your major, but the major subject isgenerally studied in every year of the course.
This choice of major subject determines which
degree you are actually taking. It is possible
to gain formal recognition for a minor subject
within some programmes.

Postgraduate study

Workload

Postgraduate study is a more advanced
level of study undertaken after completionof a bachelor’s degree. These qualifications
include doctorates (PhD), masters’ degrees,
honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas,
and postgraduate certificates.

To complete a degree you must accumulate
a number of points, with a required number
at higher levels. Most papers are single
semester papers and are worth 18 points. If
you pass, you get all the points. Your grade
shows how well you passed but does notaffect the number of points you earn.

Papers

A full-time, first-year course is generally
54–72 points in any one semester or
108–144 points in any one year. Part-time
study is taking fewer than 54 points in any
one semester or 108 points in any one year.
As an approximate guide, you can expect
to spend about 12 hours per week for eachsingle-semester paper (18 points). Thesehours are made up of a combination of
lectures, tutorials, laboratories, assignments
and reading.

The individual courses that make up an
Otago degree are called papers. A paper is a
fixed amount of work in certain aspects of a
subject at a particular level. The first papers
you take are called 100-level papers. Youmove on in subsequent years or semesters to
200-level and 300-level papers, and beyond if
you choose to undertake postgraduate study.

Prerequisites and corequisites
Most papers beyond 100-level haveprerequisites. If you have not completed
a prerequisite for a paper, you are notnormally permitted to enrol in that paper.
Some papers have corequisites. If you havenot already passed a corequisite, you musttake it at the same time as your other paper.

Major subjects
The subject you choose to specialise in iscalled your major. A degree almost always
includes subjects other than your major,
but the major subject is generally studied inevery year of the course up to 300-level.
Each degree has its own set of subjects,
although a number of subjects can be taken
as a major for more than one degree. For
example, Economics can be a major in a
BCom, BA, BSc, BASc, BACom or BComSc.

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Your minor can be a subject morecommonly taken for a different degree; forexample, a BCom majoring in Marketing
can include Japanese as a minor subject.

Teaching
The basic method of presenting subject
information at university is the lecture,
although many departments use a variety
of other approaches. Lectures normallylast 50 minutes and are a basic means of
introducing new knowledge. You must backthem up with your own wide reading.
You will have essays and assignments,and may take part in laboratories ortutorials where more individual attention
is available. You may also find you are in
regular contact with tutors, other academic
staff and other students.
Postgraduate study is more intensive thanundergraduate study and requires more
independent research.

Postgraduate assessment can be by thesis,
examination and/or internal assessment,
depending on the course being studied.

Semesters
The University operates two semesters per
year. Some papers are completed in a single
semester (i.e. a half year, either semester 1 or
2), while others run for the whole year. Some
single-semester papers are offered in eachsemester, while others occur only once a year.

Summer School
The University offers a Summer Schoolfrom early January to mid-February eachyear. This gives students the opportunity
to study one or two papers for credit overa shorter teaching period and outside thestandard semester timetable.

Distance learning
The University offers some papers and courses
by distance study. Most distance-taught
courses are postgraduate courses offered insubjects where the University has specificexpertise. However, there are some papers
and courses for undergraduate students.
Please note that Immigration New Zealand
will not normally grant a student visa forstudy in New Zealand where the intended
programme of study is wholly delivered bydistance mode.

This prospectus is intended as a general guide for international students. The information provided is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate
at the time of publication. Programme information and tuition fees are indicative for 2023. The University reserves the right to add, amend orwithdraw programmes and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as it may deem necessary. The regulations of
the University of Otago are published annually in the University Calendar. Published by the University of Otago International Office, July 2022.

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