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Bring science to life

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is the essential first step into Otago’s health professional programmes, and also an excellent way to begin your degree in biological or biomedical sciences.

Please note: Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is not the same as Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc).

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About HSFY

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How to apply

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Preparing to study

HSFY study pathways

Professional programmes

HSFY counts as the first year of study for five of the Health Sciences professional programmes:

HSFY is useful preparation, but not required, for three of the Health Sciences professional programmes:

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Some HSFY papers count towards the first year of study for the following majors:

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

The first year of study has a similar structure to HSFY.

BSc and BBiomedSc degrees

HSFY counts as the first year of study for the following majors:

Learn more about HSFY study pathways