What if I did not pass CHEM 191 and/or HUBS 191?
CHEM 191 and HUBS 191 are both prerequisites for semester 2 HSFY papers.
Therefore, if you did not pass one (or both) of these papers, you cannot do HSFY in semester 2.
You'll need to choose a different programme to enrol in.
Course advisers can discuss options with you.
What are my options for semester 2?
If you’d like to do a Bachelor of Science (BSc), the Pathfinder tool may help you discover what major you’d like to enrol in:
There are many other options too, such as a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBiomedSc), or even crediting the papers you passed towards a non-Health Sciences degree.
Course advisers are also available to 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
After completing at least two years of University study and/or after completing a New Zealand University bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to apply for these programmes under the following categories:
- Two or More Years of University Study Category
- Graduate 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:
- Add your new semester 2 qualification
- You will receive an offer to the new programme
- Accept the offer
- You will be taken into Change of Course. Complete the Finalise your change of programme task.
- You will then be able to use Add or delete papers to make further changes to your semester 2 papers on your new programme.
What are the dates for adding / deleting / withdrawing from a paper in semester 2?
- Friday 15 July 2022 (5pm): Last day to add a semester 2 paper
- Friday 29 July 2022 (5pm): Last day to delete a semester 2 paper with a refund of fees
- Friday 16 September 2022 (5pm): Last day to withdraw from a semester 2 paper