Overview
The Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) programme (MICN201 and MICN301) extends the requisite medical science learning of entering students while introducing them to patients, their communities and their points of view. The learning emphasis in ELM is active and collaborative; integrated; and contextually and community based.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medicine Second Year |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.975 |
| Points | 120 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (11 February 2026 - 30 October 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $19,049.55 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MB ChB
- Eligibility
Admission to the Second-Year classes in Medicine is determined by the Medical Admissions Committee, Division of Health Sciences.
- Contact
- health-sciences@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Division of Health Sciences' website
- Teaching staff
Various academic staff from the Otago Medical School, Dunedin School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences and clinicians and other academic staff as necessary.
- Paper Structure
- Medical Science modules
- Early Professional Experience module
- Integrated Cases module
- Clinical Skills module
- Teaching Arrangements
In ELM, students spend about 60% of their time in formal teaching situations (lectures, labs, tutorials, supervised patient contact, community placements), with the remaining 40% of non-contact time allocated to independent and peer learning.
- Textbooks
Textbook lists are updated annually and will be provided early in the academic year.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students that complete Early Learning in Medicine (MICN201 and MICN301) will have demonstrated competency in the foundational knowlege, skills and attitudes required to progress to Advanced Learning in Medicine. This will include a foundational understanding of the biopsychosocial basis for health and disease, and the professionsl requirements for the practice of clinical medicine.
Overview
Year 2 and Year 3 (MICN 201 and MICN 301) of the MB ChB programme extends the requisite medical science learning of entering students while introducing them to patients, their communities and their points of view. The learning emphasis is active and collaborative; integrated; and contextually community based.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medicine Second Year |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.975 |
| Points | 120 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (10 February 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MB ChB
- Eligibility
Admission to the Second-Year classes in Medicine is determined by the Medical Admissions Committee, Division of Health Sciences.
- Contact
- health-sciences@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Division of Health Sciences' website
- Teaching staff
Various academic staff from the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Dunedin and Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and clinicians and other academic staff as necessary.
- Paper Structure
- Medical Science modules
- Early Professional Experience module
- Integrated Cases module
- Clinical Skills module
- Teaching Arrangements
In Years 2 and 3, students spend about 60% of their time in formal teaching situations (lectures, labs, tutorials, supervised patient contact, community placements), with the remaining 40% of non-contact time allocated to independent and peer learning.
- Textbooks
Textbook lists are updated annually and will be provided early in the academic year.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students that complete Year 2 and Year 3 (MICN 201 and MICN 301) will have demonstrated competency in the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes required to progress to Years 4, 5 and 6. This will include a foundational understanding of the bio-psychosocial basis for health and disease, and the professional requirements for the practice of clinical medicine.