Postgraduate Study in Health Sciences
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Learn about studying Health Sciences as an undergraduate at Otago.
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
A one-year part-time (or one semester full-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)
A two-semester programme that draws on public health and business administration, benefitting both health professionals and managers entering the health sector
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)
A one-year programme, incorporating coursework and basic research, that aims to provide preparation for the Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLSc)
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme for health care professionals who want to increase their knowledge in Sport and Exercise Medicine
Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL)
An interdisciplinary postgraduate programme including coursework and research, completed in one year of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
A one- or two-year postgraduate degree encompassing coursework and/or research in a chosen area of specialisation
Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLSc)
A research-focused degree for those with previous study or work experience in medical laboratory science, offering a pathway to a research or academic career.
Graduate Qualifications
Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.
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Papers
View a list of all related papers below.
HASC papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASC401 | 2025 | Special Topic | 30 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| HASC402 | 2025 | Special Topic | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2027 |
| HASC413 | 2025 | Biostatistics | 15 points | Semester 1 |
| HASC415 | 2025 | Regression Methods: Health Science Applications | 15 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC417 | 2025 | Health Sciences Research Methods | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC418 | 2025 | Special Topic | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC590 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 points | Semester 1, Semester 2, Full Year, 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 19 December 2025), 1st Non |
| HASC780 | 2025 | Research Project | 30 points | Semester 1, Semester 2, Full Year |
| HASC817 | 2025 | Health Sciences Master's Research Methods | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
Contacts
Website Division of Health Sciences
For information about postgraduate study contact:
Division of Health Sciences
PO Box 56
Dunedin
Email postgrad-health-sciences@otago.ac.nz
Website Division of Health Sciences - postgraduate programmes
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2025 Calendar and supplementary material.
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