Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist of papers to the value of 240 points, of which at least 40 points must be from AVME 812, AVME 813 and AVME 885 and at least 140 points must be from AVME 711, AVME 714, AVME 715, AVME 716 , AVME 717 , AVME 718, AVME 719, AVME 720, AVME 721 , AVME 722 , AVME 723, AVME 724, AVME 726, AVME 780 , AVME 801 and AVME 802.
   2. A candidate who has completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine, Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, or Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine shall be credited with those papers in the programme which have been previously passed for the certificate or diploma.
   Note: On a case by case basis and with approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences), it may be possible to have prior study from another university or tertiary institution recognised as equivalent to an Otago postgraduate diploma, and thereby receive some quantity of credit into the programme. Students who feel they have completed relevant prior study are invited to discuss this with the Programme Academic Lead in the first instance.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. A candidate for the degree shall normally follow a programme of study for four years of part-time study.
   2. A candidate will normally be expected to satisfy the requirements for the degree within six years of admission to the programme.

4. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

5. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.