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    Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech)

    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
        1. have been awarded a bachelor's degree or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' tertiary level study; and
        2. have experience of or be currently working in a field of health care relevant to the endorsed option;

    2. Structure of the Programme

      1. The programme of study shall consist of approved papers, to the value of 120 points, which must be as specified in the schedule of endorsed options.
      2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology shall be credited with those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.

    3. Duration of the Programme

      1. A candidate for the diploma shall normally follow a programme of study for two years of part-time study.
      2. A candidate shall complete the requirements for the diploma within four years of admission to the programme.

    4. Level of Award of the Diploma

      The diploma 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.

    More information

    Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia

    Email mtex.wsmhs@otago.ac.nz
    Website Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia


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