The University of Otago, Christchurch is located in the heart of Te Papa Huaora (the city’s dedicated health precinct), right next to Christchurch hospital. It is also New Zealand’s most research-intensive campus for health sciences, with many of our teaching and research staff holding joint positions with the CDHB – ensuring close clinical links.
Resources for current and future students
PhD at UOC
Information for people considering their PhD at University of Otago, Christchurch and profiles of some current students
Postgraduate research opportunities
Work alongside world-class medical and health science researchers at honours, master’s, or PhD level.
Postgraduate qualifications
Choose from over 50 postgraduate programmes to advance your health career or take you in a new direction.
Postgraduate Papers
View the list of papers taught and paper details
Academic support for postgraduate students
Where to find help with writing, formatting, referencing, presentations, public speaking, and statistics.
Undergraduate qualifications
We teach medical students during years 4–6 of the University of Otago medical degree.
Medical student electives
Information about final year medical student electives
Graduation
Information about graduation ceremonies
