Can I complete HSFY if I did not pass a semester 1 paper?
No. All semester 1 HSFY papers must be passed in one semester to complete HSFY.
If you did not pass one or more papers, you'll need to choose a different programme to enrol in.
Transferring from HSFY to another programme for semester 2
To be eligible to apply for any of the Health Sciences professional programmes under the HSFY category, you must complete all HSFY papers in one academic year. There are other degrees to which you can credit the papers you have passed in semester 1.
Student Development Student Advisers can discuss options with you.
Can I apply for Health Sciences professional programmes without completing HSFY ?
HSFY is the most common, but not the only, pathway to five of the Health Sciences professional programmes:
Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy also have a “Two or more years of university study” entry category, and all programmes have a “Graduate” entry category.
HSFY is not required (but can be used as an entry point) for three of the Health Sciences professional programmes:
You're welcome to contact Student Development to discuss your options (details below).
Who can I contact for further advice?
Student Development
Tel +64 3 479 7000
Visit the AskOtago service portal
Web otago.ac.nz/course-advice
How can I change my course for semester 2?
Follow the step-by-step instructions here:
Transferring from HSFY to another programme
What are the dates for adding / deleting / withdrawing from a paper in semester 2?
- Sunday, 19 July 2026 (11:59pm) – Last day to add semester 2 paper
- Sunday, 2 August 2026 (11:59pm) – Last day to delete semester 2 papers with refund of fees
- Sunday, 20 September 2026 (11:59pm) – Last day to withdraw from semester 2 paper
Check other key dates:
Academic key dates