Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Travel Medicine (PGCertTravMed) in Travel Medicine
Study travel medicine with real-world clinical focus
At Otago, you learn alongside professionals from medical, nursing, and pharmacy backgrounds, bringing real depth to every discussion. Our distance learning approach gives you flexibility while staying connected to expert teaching and current practice. You will engage with real travel health challenges, from risk assessment to disease prevention, and graduate ready to advise diverse travellers with confidence in a rapidly evolving global context.
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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Travel Medicine (PGCertTravMed)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must have been awarded bachelor's degree or have a health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study.
Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall comprise two compulsory papers:
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be one semester of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study. The programme must be completed within three years of admission.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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