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Thursday 2 February 2023 11:14am
Rangahau – Te Wāhanga Matua Mātau Hauora
The Division of Health Sciences is a large division with diverse research interests across three major campuses. We host world-leading fundamental research scientists and outstanding translational programmes with impacts on public health, clinical practice, health policy, agriculture, food, and health innovation.
Divisional researchers collaborate internationally and contribute to, and lead, national and international centres of research excellence. We are committed to a long-term future of research excellence, and improving global health and productivity through the translation of our research.
Read about the real world impact of health sciences' research
Impacts of Research (PDF)
Help us help our extremely talented and developing scientists by supporting our Flying Postdocs career development programme:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. The following link give prospective candidates, current candidates and staff involved in the PhD process, an in-depth look at Otago’s PhD programme.
Otago's PhD and Doctoral students information
We take great pleasure in acknowledging Health Sciences PhD candidates who have presented a thesis of exceptional quality.
Visit our list of Exceptional PhD Theses recipients
A new tool is available to assist postgraduates to search for research opportunities in Health Sciences. You can view opportunities available across our campuses in Dunedin, Wellington and Christchurch, and select on fields to tailor your search.
If you have an opportunity to list, register it via our online form:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/forms/pg-research-opportunity-submission-form/
Have you thought about contributing your expertise to shape health policy and practice in New Zealand?
The Ministry of Health is regularly seeking health expertise, check on the latest vacancies:
Vacancies on health statutory bodies (MOH website)
The aim of the fellowship is to encourage visits to the Otago Medical School by distinguished overseas scientists or clinicians.
A call for 2023 Fellowships (three available) is now open
Download the application format (PDF)
Applications close 31 August 2022.
Email healthsciences.research@otago.ac.nz
Search the Health Sciences Staff Expertise Database
Visit the Biostatistics Centre.
Visit Otago Genomics Facility for expertise and sequencing resources for researchers and industry.
Visit our OMNI website housing four of our expert imaging teams.
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