FAQs for students who didn't pass one or more HSFY papers in semester 1

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. This is easy to do in your eVision portal – see How can I change my course for semester 2? below.

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:

• Dentistry
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy

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:

• Dental Technology
• Oral Health
• Radiation Therapy

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
Email university@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/course-advice

How can I change my course for semester 2?

Once you have chosen your new qualification:

Log in to your eVision portal

1. Add your new semester 2 qualification
2. You will receive an offer to the new programme
3. Accept the offer
4. You will be taken into Change of Course. Complete the Finalise your change of programme task.
5. You will then be able to use Add or delete papers to make further changes to your semester 2 papers on your new programme.
6. If you require assistance to make the changes, please contact AskOtago for support.
   
   AskOtago service portal

What are the dates for adding / deleting / withdrawing from a paper in semester 2?

• Friday 14 July 2023 (11:59pm) – Last day to add a semester 2 paper
• Friday 28 July 2023 (11:59pm) – Last day to delete a semester 2 paper with a refund of fees
• Friday 15 September 2023 (11:59pm) – Last day to withdraw from a semester 2 paper