Research and study health sciences and medicine through our Wellington campus
We teach medicine, radiation therapy, physiotherapy, postgraduate qualifications and papers, and undertake a wide variety of health-based research.
Postgraduate Study
Choose from over 40 postgraduate programmes to advance your health career.
Research Opportunities
PhD and masters' opportunities with our inspirational researchers.
About us
We are proud to be Wellington's medical and health science campus.
Radiation Therapy
The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy is a three-year programme designed to produce qualified radiation therapists.
MB ChB
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: University of Otago medical degree
Research
Discover our research strengths in biomedical, clinical, and public health.
Latest news
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03 Jun 2026
Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys
An Otago research project in which whānau share their cancer journeys on video has won the inaugural Hei Āhuru Mōwai Whā...
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20 May 2026
Joint effort
One in four New Zealand adults live with knee osteoarthritis – a painful, long-term condition for which surgery is often...
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14 May 2026
Madcap show provides insight into life as a doctor
A one-woman performance by general practitioner and Otago alumna Dr Lucy O’Hagan at the Faculty of Medicine – Wellington...
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12 May 2026
Urgent care internship builds independence, gives back to community
Hands-on experience, constant learning and a supportive environment were the highlights of sixth-year trainee intern Luc...
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08 May 2026
‘Doing right’ by community a driving force for researcher
For PhD candidate Helena Abolins-Thompson, being able to work closely with her community and whānau during her post-grad...
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30 Apr 2026
Climate change a global threat to brain health – stroke experts
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme he...
Departments
All departments
Medicine
Welcome to the Department of Medicine, Wellington. With links to research and teaching activities, and online staff prof...
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wellington.
Paediatrics and Child Health
Welcome to the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Wellington. We are committed to excellence in teaching to bot...
Pathology and Molecular Medicine
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine
Physiotherapy
School of Physiotherapy, Northern Centre (Wellington) is a part of the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy. It i...
Primary Health Care
Within the undergraduate medical curriculum, the Department of Primary Health Care (Wellington) provides community-based...
Public Health
The Department of Public Health (Wellington) offers outstanding opportunities for postgraduate study and public health r...
Psychological Medicine
The Department of Psychological Medicine (Wellington) is one of eight academic departments for the Faculty of Medicine,...
Radiation Therapy
The Department of Radiation Therapy at the University of Otago, Wellington is the only provider of undergraduate and pos...
Surgery and Critical Care
The Department of Surgery and Critical Care (Wellington) is a compact multidisciplinary group dedicated to the teaching...