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Postgraduate Study in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Overview

    The University of Otago offers seven distance taught papers in obstetrics and gynaecology designed for family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, continuing medical education registrants and Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG) candidates.

    The PGDipOMG is a distance-taught programme available through Otago Medical School's campuses in Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington.

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    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

    Postgraduate qualifications

    Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.

    Graduate Qualifications

    Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.

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    Take your expertise to the next level with advanced study.

    Papers

    View a list of all related papers below.

    OBGY papers

    Paper Code Year Title Points Teaching period
    OBGY712 2025 Pre and Early Pregnancy Care 15 points 1st Non standard period (21 January 2025 - 7 April 2025), 2nd Non standard period (17 June 2025 - 8 September 2025)
    OBGY713 2025 Pregnancy Care in the Community 15 points 1st Non standard period (1 April 2025 - 23 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (2 September 2025 - 24 November 2025)
    OBGY715 2025 Medical Gynaecology I 15 points 1st Non standard period (21 January 2025 - 7 April 2025), 2nd Non standard period (17 June 2025 - 8 September 2025)
    OBGY716 2025 Medical Gynaecology II 15 points 1st Non standard period (1 April 2025 - 23 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (2 September 2025 - 24 November 2025)
    OBGY717 2025 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Training 30 points Full Year
    OBGY718 2025 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residential Course 1 15 points 1st Non standard period (6 January 2025 - 6 April 2025), 2nd Non standard period (5 May 2025 - 3 August 2025), 3rd Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 7 September 2025)
    OBGY719 2025 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residential Course 2 15 points 1st Non standard period (22 September 2025 - 14 December 2025), 2nd Non standard period (13 October 2025 - 31 December 2025)

    Contacts

    Distance Learning Coordinator
    Department of Women's and Children's Health
    PO Box 56
    Dunedin 9054

    Tel Ask Otago 0800 808 098
    Email admin.obgypostgrad@otago.ac.nz
    Web Postgraduate Programmes in Women's Health


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