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2021 International Prospectus UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO NEW ZEALAND
Me he manawa tītī, me he kuaka mārangaranga. Ko te reo rāhiri, ko te ‘A Sooty Shearwater with a stout heart, the Godwit flock rises as
reo pōwhiri e karanga atu ana ki a koutou ngā tītī, ngā kuaka, ngā manu one’. The voice of welcome from the University of Otago calls
tawhiti kia whai wāhi ai koutou ki te whenua haumako, te ākau mātauranga out to you, to take rest on this rich fertile land, on this coast of
o Aotearoa, a ko te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo. Tēnā, karapinepine mai, knowledge. As the first university in New Zealand, the University of
whakarauika mai. Otago welcomes you all.
Ahakoa tō awhero, ahakoa tō wawata he wāhi hāneanea mōu, he ara Whatever your dreams or aspirations, they can be realised here.
whakamua mōu hei whakatutuki i tēnā tāu e hiahia ai. Mēnā ka whai Whether you want to pursue Humanities, Law, Science, Medicine
tohu koe ki Te Kete Aronui, ki te Ture, ki te Pūtaiao, ki te Hauora, ki te or Business, there is a place for you here and a qualification to suit
Tauhokohoko rānei, ahakoa te kaupapa he wāhi mōu, he tohu mōu. your specialty.
Ko te ringa āwhina ka toro atu ki a koutou, ko ngā pou taunaki ka At the University of Otago we have the people to teach, guide and
whakaakoria, ka ārahia, ka tautokona koe ki te rere atu ki ngā karamatamata, support you to fly to the mountain tops and beyond.
ki ngā kōtihitihi o te ngaru mātauranga nei.
Welcome, welcome, welcome.
Nā reira,
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!
Welcome to the
University of Otago
Tena koutou, welcome.
Here at the University of Otago, we look to
the future. We reflect on our proud history
and world-class achievements in teaching
and research, alongside our contribution
Contents
to the intellectual, cultural, spiritual and
economic well-being of the world around Why Otago? 2
us. We contemplate how we as a university, Explore Aotearoa New Zealand 4
and New Zealand as a country, can best
contribute to the world. Explore Dunedin 6
Choosing Otago for the next step in your
A national presence: Campuses and facilities 8
life journey says a great deal about who you Business 10
are – this is a place for bright, independent, Health Sciences 12
empathetic people. Confident people who
are not afraid to challenge conventional Humanities 16
norms and who stand up for what is right Sciences 18
and good. Compassionate people who Pathways to study: Language Centre 20
embrace different ideas, cultures and
communities. In an ever-changing world, Pathways to study: Foundation Year 21
Otago continues to be a place that fosters the Your bachelor’s degree 22
resilience needed to achieve your dreams.
Postgraduate study 24
If this sounds like the community for you,
please join us.
Your future career 26
Accommodation 28
Wherever in the world you call home, we
welcome you to ours. Living costs 30
Make a difference 31
Student support 32
Otago Global Student Exchange 34
Support for parents and families 35
PROFESSOR HARLENE HAYNE Terminology 36
Vice-Chancellor
Entrance requirements 37
How to apply 42
Important application information 44
Important tuition fees information 45
Scholarships 46
Essential information 48
Programme summary 49
Important dates 80
1
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
WELCOME
to New Zealand’s oldest
university and the first COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY
choice for more than Our 15 residential colleges and
shared accommodation offer a
21,000 students. vibrant and supportive campus
community like no other
university in New Zealand.
Otago graduates are
globally employable:
95% OF OUR
GRADUATES
go directly into work
or further study.
FACILITIES
Otago is known for its
STATE-OF-THE-ART
lecture theatres, research
labs and libraries.
Highest possible 21,000 students, including More than Over 150 student
international 3,000 international students 200 undergraduate and clubs and societies
quality rating from 100 countries postgraduate programmes
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TOP UNIVERSITY IN NEW ZEALAND FLEXIBLE STUDY
OPTIONS
for international student learning.
TEACHING. STUDIES. FACILITIES.
(2019 International Student Barometer)
We encourage, attract and foster
INDEPENDENCE
independent people:
85%
of our students come from
outside Dunedin.
Many Otago degrees can be
tailor-made to suit you, with a
mix of subjects that may not
usually be put together.
The University of Otago YOUR DEGREE,
is ranked in the top 1% of YOUR CHOICE
universities in the world.
(QS World Rankings)
Unmatched record in Our Dunedin campus National presence: we New Zealand’s top university
the National Teaching is recognised as one of the also have campuses and for educational performance
Excellence Awards: world's most beautiful facilities across the country (TEC Educational
6 Supreme Award Winners campuses Performance Indicators)
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Explore Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand is a safe and New Zealand is one of the least crowded SOUTH ISLAND
countries in the world, with a physical size
beautiful country with friendly comparable to Japan or Great Britain and a Christchurch
people, easy access to the population of only five million people. The South Island’s largest city is known
as the Garden City and is home to the
outdoors and a rich culture. According to Māori, Kupe ventured from
the Polynesian homeland of Hawaiiki to
University of Otago, Christchurch campus.
It is the perfect mix of vibrant New Zealand on a waka hourua (voyaging Aoraki Mount Cook
cities, small communities and canoe) around 1,000 years ago. Several
waka hourua arrived across the country over
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is where
you’ll find New Zealand’s highest mountain
spectacular landscapes. The hundreds of years, and Māori established and longest glacier.
indigenous people of New themselves as the first inhabitants and
caretakers of the land. Queenstown
Zealand are the Māori and in Europeans settled here from the 1640s,
The adventure capital of the world,
Queenstown is the perfect year-round
their language, the name of and today New Zealand is diverse and
destination with stunning scenery, adventure
multicultural, with people from the Pacific,
New Zealand is Aotearoa – the Asia and right across the world making their
tourism, and excellent nightlife.
land of the long white cloud. home here. Fiordland
Fiordland is one of the most dramatic and
NORTH ISLAND beautiful parts of the country and has three
Auckland of New Zealand’s Great Walks – the Milford,
New Zealand’s City of Sails, the bustling Kepler and Routeburn Tracks.
metropolis of Auckland is home to the
The Catlins
University of Otago’s Auckland Centre.
The Catlins is one of New Zealand’s hidden
Rotorua gems – a remote and beautiful part of
Rotorua is famous for its bubbling mud the country with dramatic scenery and
pools, spectacular geysers and colourful abundant wildlife.
crater lakes.
Dunedin
Tongariro National Park Dunedin is a compact, student-friendly city,
Watched over by three mighty volcanoes, the surrounded by nature and with easy access
stark landscape of this dual world heritage to some of the country’s top destinations and
area may be familiar to Lord of the Rings attractions. The University of Otago’s main
fans – the park was the location for Mordor. campus lies at the heart of Dunedin.
Wellington
New Zealand’s political, cultural and
culinary capital, and home to the University
of Otago, Wellington campus.
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Explore Dunedin
No other city in the country offers the same opportunities to get out and explore. Dunedin
is surrounded by fantastic beaches, hills and harbour waters that offer opportunities for a
range of activities, from surfing and kayaking to mountain biking and paddleboarding.
St Clair Esplanade Otago Harbour
10 minutes’ drive. 5 minutes’ drive.
Great surf spot with cafés Enjoy stunning views, nature
and restaurants. cruises and a range of water
sports e.g. kayaking, rowing and
windsurfing.
Tunnel Beach
20 minutes’ drive.
Spectacular rocky coastline with
cliffs, rock arches and caves.
Dunedin images: DunedinNZ
Dunedin Airport
30 minutes’ drive
Harbour cycleway
Otago Peninsula
A wonderland of wildlife and scenery.
At its end, Taiaroa Head (1 hour’s drive)
has the only mainland breeding colony
of northern royal albatross in the world.
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George Street
Dunedin’s main thoroughfare, with
shops, cafés and restaurants.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
University of Otago
The Octagon
15 minutes’ walk.
City centre with cafés, bars,
restaurants, shopping and Forsyth Barr Stadium
entertainment. 5 minutes’ walk.
New Zealand’s only
covered sports arena.
Flagstaff
Art Gallery
Farmers Market
Chinese Garden
Port Chalmers, Aramoana,
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
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A national presence:
Campuses and facilities
The University of Otago delivers Dunedin campus
teaching, research and outreach Our main campus in Dunedin has been
recognised as one of the most beautiful
activities at campuses and facilities university campuses in the world, with an
extending the length of New intriguing mixture of historic and state-of-
the-art, purpose-built buildings, beautiful
Zealand, from Auckland in the green spaces, and the Leith River flowing
north to Invercargill in the south. through the middle of campus.
The University has an ambitious campus
development plan with several new facilities
recently completed or currently being built. Wellington
Wellington, Christchurch, Southland,
Auckland
Otago’s Wellington and Christchurch
campuses are medical and health science
hubs for postgraduate students. The
Southland campus offers College of
Education programmes and in Auckland,
Otago has dentistry facilities and the
Auckland Centre, which offers a vital
connection to New Zealand’s largest city. Christchurch
Dunedin campus
8Music, Theatre, Dance and Performing Arts Centre
Opened in 2020, this purpose-built facility incorporates a
recording studio, performance spaces, recording booths
and practice rooms, all equipped with the latest
cutting-edge technology.
New Zealand’s only Dental School
The Faculty of Dentistry’s new Clinical Services Building opened in
2019 and is the most technologically advanced facility in Australasia
for teaching, patient care and research. In 2020, a new dental teaching
facility and patient treatment clinic was opened in Auckland.
Mellor Laboratories
Home to the departments of Human Nutrition, Food
Science, and Chemistry, the Mellor Laboratories offer state-
of-the-art teaching laboratories, a dietetics laboratory, the
bioengineering laboratory and a metal-free Clean Lab.
Unipol Recreation Services Central Library
Located near campus in Dunedin’s premier stadium, Unipol Housed in the award-winning Information Services Building, the
offers weight training and cardio rooms, group fitness classes, Central Library is a warm and comfortable space to study and offers
outdoor rental and activities, and social sports. access to a huge array of resources.
9Business
The world in which we live and Graduates from the Otago Business School Research and teaching excellence
gain a solid understanding of their chosen
conduct business is changing, business discipline(s), and an appreciation The School is ranked #1 for research in
New Zealand and a host of leaders in their
and it’s changing fast. The of the wider business sector. They also
take on the challenge of ensuring our fields provide high standards of teaching
leaders of tomorrow, our future communities grow culturally, socially, and research excellence. Staff maintain
their connections with the real world of
entrepreneurs, and those that economically and sustainably.
business by delivering research findings
help the wheels of commerce You can be assured that your business
qualification from Otago will be
to national and international business
communities. Many sit on the boards
turn will face economic, social world-class. We hold dual international of committees and are involved in local
accreditation through AACSB and EQUIS
and environmental issues that, and are a founding member of the PIM
endeavours such as Startup Dunedin.
otago.ac.nz/business/research
in many cases, we are only just network of the world’s leading business
schools. Your business qualification from
beginning to tackle. The future is Otago is a passport to travel and work
Postgraduate study
exciting, while also challenging. anywhere in the world.
Postgraduate study offers you the
We must strive to make business Undergraduate study opportunity to gain advanced
a “force for good”. Otago’s BCom lets you follow your interests qualifications in your chosen business field.
in business and related subjects. With a You’ll have access to research-informed
flexible course structure, you can combine teaching and supervision by acknowledged
most subjects, majors and degrees to create leaders in their fields, vital to ensuring
a path that works for you. your qualification will be recognised
internationally as being of the highest
For a BCom degree you must major in at
quality. Our range of postgraduate business
least one of the following subjects:
qualifications includes honours degrees,
• Accounting postgraduate diplomas, coursework
• Economics masters’ degrees, research masters’ degrees
• Finance and PhDs.
• Human Resource Management
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-business
• Information Science
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
Otago MBA (online or on-campus)
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics Ranked #1 in New Zealand, the
• Tourism programme emphasises practical
application of business theories through
You can study a double degree (two degrees
case studies, live cases, and professional
simultaneously), a double major (two majors
consulting engagements. Students enjoy
simultaneously), or include an endorsed
diversity in class and a rigorous curriculum
minor. The School offers specialist minors
with strong elements of international
in Entrepreneurship and Hospitality.
business. Graduates are prepared for
Some disciplines within the Business careers anywhere in the world. The Otago
School, such as Information Science and Online MBA is ranked #10 globally (QS
Economics, are offered as a Business degree Online MBA Rankings 2020).
as well as Science or Humanities degrees. otago.ac.nz/mba
This provides you with the flexibility to
focus your studies in an area that best
Dr Nicola Beatson matches your long-term career aspirations.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Otago also offers a combined Bachelor of
Accounting and Finance Arts and Business (BACom) degree and a
combined Bachelor of Business and Science
(BComSc) degree, which enable you to
“I love teaching accounting as I get
combine your enthusiasm for Business with
to share my love of a complex, Arts and Science subjects in a single
dynamic discipline and dispel the four-year degree.
myth that accounting is boring.” otago.ac.nz/business/undergraduate
10Buratat Sakultanapanich
Thailand
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business
with a minor in Marketing Management)
Global Corporate Banker,
Local Corporations, JPMorgan Chase
& Co. Beijing
“My degree has given me the ability
to evaluate financial, managerial,
economic, organisational and
marketing issues in a global
context. Being taught by top-notch
professors made studying so much
more gratifying.”
Stand out from the crowd Practical experience and internships:
Paid fixed-term contracts with businesses.
Otago Business School has a well-deserved
otago.ac.nz/businessinternships
reputation for producing outstanding
graduates in all fields of business, spread Business Case Competition:
all over the world. Employers tell us they Put your theory to the test in a team
respect Otago’s BCom graduates, but environment to solve business problems.
also say they love interviewing graduates otago.ac.nz/businesscase
who have done more than their minimum
Audacious: If you’ve got an idea for
degree requirements and explored further
a product or service, get involved with
opportunities for personal growth and
Audacious. This entrepreneurial competition
development. These opportunities include:
will introduce you to a variety of mentors,
International student exchange: experts and startups, and give you access to
This programme allows you to study part of The Distiller co-working space.
your Otago degree abroad. audacious.co.nz
otago.ac.nz/student-exchange
The School is ranked #1 for The Otago MBA is ranked Top 1% of business schools
research in New Zealand #1 in New Zealand in the world
(Latest PBRF Quality Evaluation 2018) (QS Global MBA Rankings 2020 Top NZ MBA) (Equis, AAACSB)
11Health Sciences
The University of Otago has Otago’s expertise in Health Sciences enables
New Zealand’s public health experts
us to offer a broad range of programmes
an outstanding history and with a number of entry pathways and many The University of Otago’s expertise
reputation in the field of different study pathways as our students’
personal and professional goals evolve.
in public health is nationally and
Health Sciences. Home to New internationally recognised, and Otago
academics have been at the forefront
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY – DUNEDIN ONLY
Zealand’s first Medical School of New Zealand’s response to the
Whether you are planning to use your COVID-19 pandemic through advisory
and only Dental School, Otago degree as a base for a professional career as roles to the New Zealand government.
is one of only two universities a researcher or specialist, or in a job related
Study Public Health at Otago:
to the health science field, the University
in the country to offer degrees of Otago offers a range of courses to suit. Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)
in Pharmacy, Medicine and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Master of Public Health
Medical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) Doctor of Philosophy
and the first university in New HSFY is the first year for Dentistry,
Zealand to offer a graduate- Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science,
Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy professional
Graduates may find themselves working in a
variety of roles, such as government policy and
entry professional master’s programmes and is only available to students analysis through to health promotion and case
programme in nursing. who have not completed any prior tertiary
study. Students will complete the following
management, and making a real difference to
people’s health. The BHealSc is an excellent
papers (individual courses), plus an optional foundation for postgraduate study.
eighth paper:
BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry
CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBiomedSc)
CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of The interdisciplinary BBiomedSc provides
Biology and Human Health students with a sound foundation in the
POPH 192 Population Health scientific principles underpinning biomedical
HUBS 191 Human Body Systems I research and our current understanding of
HUBS 192 Human Body Systems II health and disease. A BBiomedSc degree
PHSI 191 Biological Physics provides excellent preparation for advanced
study and a diverse range of careers including
Study options after HSFY: HSFY is research, health services, and applying for
the main pathway into Otago’s Dentistry, graduate entry to another programme.
Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science,
Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy programmes, BBiomedSc begins with a common first
but as entry to these programmes is year taken as Biomedical Science First Year
competitive and many students find their (BSFY) or HSFY, followed by specialising in
academic and career goals change in their a major from second year onwards:
first year, HSFY also leads to a broad range • Drugs and Human Health
of alternative study options. Popular options • Functional Human Biology
include the Bachelor of Health Sciences, • Infection and Immunity
the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or the • Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
Bachelor of Science. Students can also go on • Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health
to study Business or Humanities. • Reproduction, Genetics and Development
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The BHealSc is a three-year degree with The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-
a focus on the future. Health systems are year degree enabling students to develop
constantly evolving to meet the needs of their interests in a science subject. Students
communities and deliver health in innovative have the flexibility to combine their major
ways. The BHealSc is for those who want to subject with other disciplines. Majors
be an integral part of these future healthcare include Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics,
approaches, with the ability to major in Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology,
Public Health, Māori Health, Pacific and and Physiology.
Global Health, or Community Health Care.
12Professor Michael Baker
University of Otago, Wellington
“The University of Otago provides
a strong base for researching and
responding to the great questions
of the age in which we live. From
managing pandemics, to reducing
child poverty, and preventing climate
change, all of these challenges need
evidence-informed and values-based
scientific inquiry and leadership.”
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES Registration: BDS graduates can register Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
with the Dental Council (New Zealand) Surgery (MB ChB)
Otago offers a range of Health Sciences in order to practice in New Zealand. This
professional programmes. Selection is based registration is also recognised in many Otago’s medical degree requires six years of
on academic merit and, for some programmes, countries around the world. full-time study (including HSFY). There are
an aptitude test and an interview. designated places for international students.
Career options: BDS graduates can Students start their studies in Dunedin,
Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS) join a general dental practice, become a but could move to the Christchurch or
Otago is the only university in New hospital dental house surgeon, or work in Wellington campuses in their last three
Zealand that offers a degree in Dentistry the defence force. years. International students can also pursue
and Otago BDS graduates have an Postgraduate study options: BDS a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) by
excellent reputation internationally. The graduates can undertake postgraduate study undertaking an additional year of research.
BDS is a five-year programme (including and research for an academic career, or Registration: MB ChB graduates must
HSFY) offered from the Dunedin campus, complete postgraduate clinical qualifications work for one year (internship) under
with the chance to complete the final before entering specialist practice. probation at an approved hospital in New
year at the faculty’s Auckland Dental
Zealand to gain general registration from
Facility. There are designated places for
the Medical Council of New Zealand.
international students.
Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) An Otago medical degree is recognised
internationally in many countries. If a
Dental Technology is the practical side
student wishes to gain registration in
of dentistry. Dental technicians use
another country, it is their responsibility to
contemporary technologies to design
confirm that an Otago MB ChB will meet
and manufacture appliances and teeth to
the requirements of that country.
improve a patient’s appearance, speech or
ability to chew. Career options: Graduates can work in
areas such as clinical medicine, medical
Otago is the only university in New
research, teaching and administration.
Zealand to offer a degree in Dental
Otago Dentistry is ranked #33 Technology. BDentTech is a three-year Postgraduate study options: Otago
programme. Applications close on 31 offers postgraduate courses in Dunedin,
in the world
September each year. Christchurch and Wellington. Options
(QS World Rankings 2020) include cardiology, general practice,
oncology, paediatrics, pathology,
psychological medicine, and public health.
13Career options: While most pharmacists
work in community and hospital pharmacies,
many also work in primary health care,
government organisations, industry, medical
writing, and academia. Opportunities for
pharmacists are constantly growing as the
healthcare sectors change to meet the needs
of communities.
Postgraduate study options:
Graduates can enrol into masters’ and PhD
programmes.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)
Physiotherapists are health professionals
essential for rehabilitation and the
maintenance of optimal physical ability
and healthy lifestyles. They work with
people of all ages to maintain and promote
health and restore physical function,
independence and well-being, working
in partnership with patients, clients and
their families. The BPhty is a four-year
programme (including HSFY). There are
designated places for international students.
Registration: Graduates are eligible
to register with the Physiotherapy Board
of New Zealand. The qualification is
internationally recognised.
Career options: Graduates could
practice in acute hospitals, rehabilitation
centres, private practice, occupational
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) health, in schools with children with
(BMLSc) An oral health therapist forms an special needs, with older adults, in sports
important part of the dental team. Oral clinics, industry, and in research.
Medical laboratory scientists perform
essential tests on patient samples, enabling health therapists diagnose and treat oral Postgraduate study options: Otago
doctors to make accurate diagnoses diseases (such as gum disease and dental offers two postgraduate study options – the
of a wide range of diseases including decay), and provide quality care for patients Master of Physiotherapy (MPhty) and a
COVID-19. The BMLSc is a four-year of all ages, including restorative care for postgraduate diploma.
programme (including HSFY). There are children and adolescents. Preventive care
designated places for international students. is a key aspect of their work. They educate
patients about their oral health and are
Registration: The BMLSc is an skilled at promoting healthy lifestyles to
internationally recognised qualification. maintain optimum oral health. BOH is a
It is the pathway to registration with three-year programme. Applications close
the Medical Sciences Council of New on 31 September each year.
Zealand as a medical laboratory scientist.
Registration is usually granted to BMLSc
graduates following employment in
a hospital or community diagnostic
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
laboratory for at least six months. Graduates Pharmacists are among society’s most
can also work in most other countries. trusted and accessible healthcare
professionals and are often the first point
Career options: In addition to working
of contact for individuals with health
in hospital and community medical
concerns. Pharmacists are medicines
laboratories, medical laboratory scientists
experts who use their knowledge to help
are well trained for careers in medical
people manage their medicines and
research, biotechnology, forensic science,
their health. The BPharm is a four-year
veterinary pathology, diagnostic sales and
programme (including HSFY).
applications, and laboratory management.
Registration: Graduates are required to
Postgraduate study options: Otago’s
register with the Pharmacy Council of New
range of postgraduate study options
Zealand and complete a one-year pre-
includes a Postgraduate Diploma in
registration programme. This is undertaken
Medical Laboratory Science, a Master of
as paid employment at an approved site in a
Medical Laboratory Science, and a PhD.
hospital or community pharmacy.
14POSTGRADUATE STUDY
New Zealand’s first medical school
Otago offers postgraduate Health (est. 1875)
Sciences students a wealth of world-class
opportunities that are supported by top-class The Otago Medical School
supervisors and internationally recognised encompasses the major campuses
research environments. For a full list of in Dunedin, Christchurch and
qualifications available visit our website. Wellington, distributed regional
training sites and the Rural Medicine
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-healthsci
Immersion Programme.
otago.ac.nz/medical-school
Research excellence
The Division hosts many significant research CAMPUSES, FACILITIES AND SUPPORT
Bram Soliman collaborations including two government-
Netherlands funded projects on ageing and genomics. Otago’s Health Sciences researchers
University of Otago, Christchurch Neuroscience researchers also contribute to regularly secure external research funding,
Doctor of Philosophy candidate Brain Research New Zealand, a nationally which results in students having access
(Biomedical Engineering) recognised Centre of Research Excellence. to excellent resources and cutting-edge
The Division houses flagship research centres facilities, equipment and services. Highly-
in oral health, neuroendocrinology, cardiac trained staff are on hand to assist with
“The campus brings together all research, public health, cancer research, all techniques including bioinformatics
sorts of people: staff and students, diabetes and obesity, infectious diseases and and biostatistics, and the ratio of staff
to postgraduate students is high. This
PhD candidates, undergraduates, global health.
supportive environment is key to our
Kiwis and internationals. Everyone is students’ success.
open and willing to work together. Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
Within our department, surgeons
and scientists meet and discuss
Nurses provide independent and skilful care Christchurch campus
to individuals, families and communities,
health care and research, allowing and work in interprofessional teams in a The Christchurch campus is New
Zealand’s most research-intensive campus
us to tackle issues from multiple variety of settings. The MNSc is a two-year
for medicine and health sciences and
graduate-entry nursing pathway to become
unique perspectives. Being part of a registered nurse (RN). It is taught at the is located right next to the city’s largest
the community is very enjoyable.” Christchurch campus and offers clinical hospital. Study options include nursing,
placements across the South Island. biomedical sciences, public health,
mental health, child health, medical
Registration: MNSc graduates are eligible sciences, medical laboratory sciences,
to sit the regulatory state exam to become musculoskeletal and pain management,
a RN and New Zealand registration is and physiotherapy.
acceptable in some parts of Australia.
Career options: RNs practice across the
healthcare system in primary and community Wellington campus
health care, emergency, acute and hospital
With an international reputation for
care, rehabilitation and disability settings,
research excellence, Otago’s Wellington
mental health, public health, school nursing,
campus has close links to those working
and occupational health.
in policy and research across all areas
Postgraduate study options: Otago of health. Study options include medical
offers postgraduate certificates and diplomas, technology, child health, rehabilitation,
masters’ degrees, and PhDs in nursing that public health, primary health care,
enable RNs to specialise in diverse areas, mental health, occupational and aviation
including becoming a Registered Nurse medicine, and physiotherapy.
Prescriber or a Nurse Practitioner.
Explore Health Sciences study
options
Undergraduate:
otago.ac.nz/undergrad-healthsci
Postgraduate:
otago.ac.nz/postgrad-healthsci
Seek advice prior to applying:
otago.ac.nz/international-enquiries
15Humanities
Humanities at Otago includes the Many students come to Otago to study Bachelor of Theology: Christianity has
Humanities because of their love of a been a major force in the development of
arts and the social sciences as subject they have studied at school, such as western civilization, shaping the world
well as professional programmes English, Classics, History or a language.
Others want to try something new and find
we live in today. Studying Theology
helps students come to an informed
such as Law, Planning, Teaching, that they become passionate about subjects understanding of the Christian faith.
Social Work and Theology. like Anthropology, Philosophy or Politics. The Division also offers the following
Humanities subjects are for students who separate, recognised and endorsed
are interested in how people think and act, qualifications:
and why they behave in certain ways. Diploma in Language: For students who
A Humanities education develops the wish to study one of the five core languages
essential lifelong learning skills that taught in the Languages and Cultures
employers seek such as critical thinking, programme: Chinese, French, German,
Japanese and Spanish.
communication skills, interpersonal
and teamwork skills, and analytical and Diploma in Global Cultures:
problem-solving skills. Offers a wide range of project-focused
interdisciplinary courses that develop
Employers say that Humanities graduates global perspectives and cross-cultural
are adaptable, flexible and creative – communication skills.
essential skills in an ever-changing world.
otago.ac.nz/undergrad-humanities
Undergraduate study
The following bachelor’s degrees are
available:
Research excellence
The New Zealand Government’s 2018
Bachelor of Arts: Otago’s most flexible
Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF)
undergraduate degree programme enables quality evaluation confirmed the research
students to study from more than 40 arts strengths of the Division of Humanities at
and social science subjects. Otago.
Bachelor of Arts and Commerce: This
The following subject areas were ranked
exciting new degree enables students to
either first or second for the highest
major in both Arts and Business.
percentage of A-rated staff in the
Bachelor of Arts and Science: A unique country: Anthropology and Archaeology;
degree that allows students to combine Education; History; Classics; Philosophy;
their passion for Arts and Science in one Sociology, Gender and Social Work; and
qualification. Theology and Religious Studies.
Bachelor of Laws: Provides an excellent The Division also hosts five of the top
grounding in skills such as analysing, 12 nominated academic units within the
decision making, negotiation, researching University.
and forming legal arguments.
Bachelor of Music: Covers unique
combinations including classical music,
contemporary rock music, studio
Professor Robert Patman production, composition, music technology
Politics Programme and world music.
Bachelor of Performing Arts: Pursue
a career in a wide range of dance, musical/
“As a teacher of international theatrical forms and styles, as well as in
relations, my job is to shed light musical and theatrical education, media and
on a fast-moving and increasingly other related fields.
interconnected world so that Bachelor of Social Work: Based on
principles of human rights and social justice,
students can view international this qualification can lead to professional
developments affecting their registration as a social worker.
lives with critical intelligence and Bachelor of Teaching: Provides the
initial step for teachers on the road of
intellectual independence.”
lifelong professional learning.
16Romulo Nieva Jr
Philippines
Doctor of Philosophy candidate (Sociology)
“For me, Otago is not just an
academic institute, it’s an enabling
community where you’re able to
discover yourself, get connected
to diverse culture and magnificent
nature, and help fulfil your academic
and professional goals through its
resources and support networks.”
Research centres and themes Postgraduate study Library contain more than 2.8 million
items, while the Hocken Collections is one of
Humanities researchers are involved in The Division offers a comprehensive range of the foremost historical research libraries in
collaborative, multi-disciplinary research postgraduate options and, in a typical year, New Zealand.
with colleagues and institutions within the has around 500 students enrolled for higher
University, nationally and internationally. degrees by thesis. There is also a growing The new Music, Theatre, Dance and
Our range of research centres, themes and number of students studying towards Performing Arts Centre was opened
clusters reflects the strength and diversity specialised masters’ degrees by coursework. in 2020. It incorporates a two-storey
of these collaborations. For a full list of qualifications, see pages recording studio, performance spaces,
49–79 or visit our website. recording booths and practice rooms, all
The Centre for Research on Colonial equipped with cutting-edge technology.
Culture and the Centre for Sustainability otago.ac.nz/postgrad-humanities
are formally recognised and supported Dunedin also offers other excellent resources
University “flagship” research centres. of interest to Humanities students in the Otago
Research themes include Performance of Facilities and support Museum, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, the
the Real, Poutama Ara Rau, and Global Dunedin Public Art Gallery and the Dunedin
Migrations. The Centre for Artificial The library and gallery resources for office of Archives New Zealand, all a short
Intelligence and Public Policy is a newly Humanities students are impressive. The distance from the campus.
created research centre. University’s Central Library and Robertson
The Division of Humanities is home We offer more BA subject choices than Nine Humanities subject areas are
to many internationally recognised any other university in New Zealand ranked in the top 100 internationally
researchers and research groups (QS World Rankings)
17Sciences
The Division of Sciences has Studying Science at Otago allows you to including Computational Modelling and
participate and learn in an environment where Computer Science.
research and teaching strengths in cutting-edge research projects are underway
Physics-related subjects: Physics is
fundamental and applied sciences, all the time. It’s an environment that has
earned us an international reputation.
the study of the nature and properties
human performance and health, We have world-leading researchers and
of matter and energy. Studying physics
includes investigating mechanics, heat,
and environmental sciences. teachers as well as unique field sites for light and other radiation, sound, electricity,
environmental sciences. Our research and magnetism, and the structure of atoms.
teaching facilities are state of the art, but You can choose from 15 different majors
you can’t beat having the deep ocean as related to physics at undergraduate level.
your lab, or classes taught under the trees of
Study our natural environment:
one of the world’s most beautiful campuses.
Majors in Marine Science, Geology, and
A sciences education develops the essential Aquaculture and Fisheries allow you to
lifelong learning skills that employers seek explore our natural surroundings.
such as critical thinking, communication
Study the human species: Gain an
and teamwork skills, and analytical and
in-depth knowlege of how the human body
problem-solving skills – giving you a solid
and mind works through majors in Food
base on which to build your career.
Science, Human Nutrition, Psychology,
Physical Education, and Exercise and
Undergraduate study Sport Science.
The following undergraduate degrees are
Surveying: The four-year Bachelor of
available:
Surveying degree produces graduates
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) skilled in the science of measurement,
• Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) the practical issues of land planning
• Bachelor of Commerce and Science and development, and the legal issues
(BComSc) associated with land ownership and
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) resource management.
• Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv)
Combine your passions: Otago's
Biology-related subjects: Biology is flexible course structure means you can
the science of life. It covers the study of combine most subjects and majors to create
living organisms and their morphology, a path that works for you. The Bachelor of
physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin Arts and Science (BASc) and Bachelor of
and distribution. At undergraduate Business and Science (BComSc) degrees
level, Otago offers 25 different majors in enable you to combine your enthusiasm for
biological sciences including Aquaculture Science with Arts or Business subjects in a
and Fisheries, Forensic Analytical Science, single four-year degree.
Ecology, and Zoology. otago.ac.nz/undergrad-sciences
Chemistry-related subjects:
Chemistry is the study of matter, its
properties, how and why substances Postgraduate study
combine or separate to form other
The Division is home to many proven
substances, and how substances interact
research leaders who, through their passion
Associate Professor with energy. As an undergraduate, you can
and capability, have created a thriving
Anne-Marie Jackson choose from 15 majors related to chemistry,
including Chemistry, and Food Science.
research environment. This in turn attracts
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Kahu and inspires postgraduate students drawn
Māori Physical Education and Health Mathematics-related subjects: to the very best research opportunities.
Mathematics is the abstract science of
A wide range of postgraduate qualifications
number, quantity and space, either as
“I teach with mana which means abstract concepts or as applied to other
is available. Some are designed as
professional development for people in the
to show kindness to the students. disciplines such as physics and engineering.
workforce while others offer specialisation
This provides an environment where Statistics is the science of collecting
within a particular discipline. For a full list,
and analysing numerical data in large
the strengths and potential of each quantities. At undergraduate level, the
see pages 49–79 or visit our website.
student are recognised and valued.” Division of Sciences offers 19 different otago.ac.nz/postgrad-sciences
majors related to mathematics and statistics
18Gabrielle Keeler-May
USA
Doctor of Philosophy candidate (Marine Science)
“The University of Otago is located
near a unique cold water coastline,
rich in nutrients for the kelp forests
that I study. Being able to easily
access my primary study system is
a huge benefit as I don’t have to
travel far to conduct my research. In
addition to the natural environment,
I was drawn to Otago because of
the opportunity to work alongside
scientists and iwi who are willing to
collaborate with students and guide
research in a way that is applicable World-leading resources Cutting-edge research opportunities
and relevant to the community.” With Dunedin Harbour, the Southern Ocean Interdisciplinary research themes and
and the Southern Alps on our doorstep, research centres generate novel research
Otago provides unparalleled natural topics, recognising the ground-breaking
laboratories and fieldwork opportunities. science that happens at the interface
between disciplines.
The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre
is located in Portobello on the beautiful Centres and themes focus on active earth
Otago Peninsula and offers easy access to processes, ecology, lasers and applications,
the ocean and many different habitats. memory, polar environments, photonics
and ultra-cold atoms, ocean and climate
On campus, the Mellor Laboratories, home
change, energy, and obesity, with strong
to the departments of Human Nutrition,
affiliations to research across other areas of
Food Science, and Chemistry, offer state-
the University.
of-the-art teaching laboratories, a dietetics
laboratory, the bioengineering laboratory
and a metal-free Clean Lab.
The School of Physical Education, Two national centres of research Internationally renowned Dunedin
Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked excellence: The Dodd-Walls Centre and Study awarded New Zealand’s most
#12 in the world Brain Research New Zealand valuable science honour – the Prime
(QS World Rankings)
Minister’s Science Prize
19Pathways to study:
Language Centre (UOLC)
The University of Otago UOLC offers English language tuition for English for Otago (EFO): Offers a
students and provides the ideal pathways to pathway for students to meet the English
Language Centre and Foundation university study. Programmes include: language requirements for undergraduate
Year (UOLCFY) offers pathways General English: Classes are offered
or postgraduate study at the University
of Otago. There are two programmes for
for students to meet the entrance in five levels of English tuition from
elementary to advanced. Class sizes have
both undergraduate and postgraduate
requirements for undergraduate an average of 12 students with a maximum
study starting in February and October
each year. Students must achieve a
or postgraduate study. It also of 18 students. There are 23 hours of
tuition each week. IELTS and TOEIC
minimum of a ‘C’ grade to pass the English
provides excellent preparation for preparation classes are offered as part
for Otago course.
International English Examinations:
academic study at the University of the General English programme for
students of an intermediate level or above. UOLC is a registered test centre for
of Otago. English for Academic Purposes
the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS), Internet-Based
(EAP): This programme prepares
Test of English as a Foreign Language
you for study at an English-speaking
(TOEFL iBT), Test of English for
university. EAP does not offer a pathway
International Communication (TOEIC)
to Foundation Year or to the University of
and Occupational English Test (OET)
Otago, but it provides good preparation for
examinations.
the English for Otago programme.
English for Otago pathway Undergraduate pathway
This pathway is for students who meet This pathway is for students who are required to complete:
the University of Otago academic One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing OR
entry requirements and are required The University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
to improve their English. You will
need to have an offer of place from
the University. See pages 40–41 for
country-specific entry requirements. GENERAL BRIDGING
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Alternative option IELTS 5.0
to IELTS test (no band below 4.0)
Flexible starting dates 6 weeks starting Jan,
May and August 2021
EFO
Undergraduate:
IELTS 5.5
(no band below 5.0)
Postgraduate: IELTS 6.0
(no band below 5.5)
15 weeks starting
Oct 2020, Feb and
Oct 2021
FOUNDATION
YEAR
IELTS 5.5
(no band below 5.0)
26 weeks starting
*Oct 2020,
Feb, July and *Oct 2021
Pathway may be required
for entry to Foundation
FIRST YEAR Year.
UNDERGRADUATE/ FIRST YEAR
POSTGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
Pathway may be available, STUDY
STUDY dependent on academic
performance.
* Except Health Sciences
stream.
Foundation Year entry requirements:
otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/foundation-year/requirements
20Pathways to study:
Foundation Year (UOFY)
This 26-week programme consists of 10 state-of-the-art University Plaza building
academic papers. Students who successfully situated on the university campus.
complete the two 13-week semesters are
Maximum class size is 18 students. Weekly
awarded the Foundation Studies Certificate
one-on-one consultations are an integral
which guarantees entry to their chosen
part of the programme. Domestic and
University of Otago first-year course (except
international students are integrated in all
those with limited intakes). The certificate is
classes and in recent years this has been a
recognised by all New Zealand universities
50:50 balance.
as an entrance qualification.
Online delivery: If travel restrictions are
There are three intakes each year: February
in place, Foundation programmes may be
to October, June to February and October
available online via Zoom, Microsoft 365
to June.
Teams and Blackboard.
Students may study any one of the four
academic streams that align with the four
University of Otago academic divisions: Student support
• Business/Commerce Students in the Foundation and Language
• Health Sciences programmes are offered full student
• Arts/Humanities support services, a comprehensive
• Science/Applied Science/Life Science. orientation and a weekly programme of
Students wishing to study Health Sciences student activities and events. A student
must start in either February or June. All other ID card gives access to all University of
students may start in any of the three intakes. Otago resources and provides discounts on
shopping, entertainment and travel.
A homestay placement service arranges
Violina Gunawan UOFY entry requirements quality homestay accommodation for all
students. For further information:
Indonesia To be admitted into Foundation Year,
Former Foundation Year student, studying for a students must meet the English language otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/support
Bachelor of Dental Surgery and academic requirements. If they do
not meet these requirements they may
be able to complete a General English or
“UOLCFY provided an excellent a Bridging Programme as a pathway to
transition from high school to Foundation Year.
university. I feel safe and well- The Bridging Programme is a six-week course
supported studying here, even designed for students who need to improve and
demonstrate their academic ability.
though I’m far from home. The
amount of help that is offered is Foundation Year streams provide
outstanding academic preparation for
unbelievable and makes me feel studies in all disciplines offered at the
that I belong here and deserve the University of Otago. Data collected over
chance to be successful.” recent years shows that students who
pass the Foundation Studies Certificate
consistently outperform other students in
their first year at university. Students are
issued with comprehensive curriculum
books for each paper at the beginning of
the semester.
Lectures and Science/Health Sciences
laboratories are held on campus
in University facilities alongside
undergraduate classes. Foundation Year
tutorials are taught in the dedicated,
21Your bachelor’s degree
Otago believes that everyone General degrees Specialised degrees
deserves an education. This These degrees are open-entry, normally These degrees have specific entry
take three years to complete and require requirements, a restricted choice of papers,
means that most of Otago’s a major (main subject of study), with some and their own subjects, structure and
undergraduate degrees are allowing two majors (a double major): admission procedures, including selective
entry into either first or second year.
open-entry: join us, prove BAppSc Bachelor of Applied
Science Selective entry into first year
yourself and leave Otago the BA Bachelor of Arts Students who are new to Otago are
very best version of you. BBiomedSc Bachelor of Biomedical
Sciences
required to apply for entry into the first
year of the following programmes:
Otago is renowned for its BCom
BHealSc
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Health Sciences
BOH Bachelor of Oral Health
independent learning style so BSc Bachelor of Science
BDentTech Bachelor of Dental
Technology
it won’t be easy, but put in the The following degrees are open-entry,
BTchg Bachelor of Teaching
work and reap the rewards. normally take three years to complete, and do Selective entry into second year
not require a major, but may allow students to
What’s more, most Otago specialise in an aspect of the discipline:
Current Otago students who have
completed the first-year requirements of
degrees are incredibly flexible. MusB Bachelor of Music the following programmes are required to
Almost every undergraduate BPA Bachelor of Performing apply for entry into the second year:
Arts LLB Bachelor of Laws
degree is unique and can be BTheol Bachelor of Theology BSW Bachelor of Social Work
tailored specifically to your Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
BSurv Bachelor of Surveying
interests and career goals. While not a stand-alone degree, HSFY is The following professional programmes
an excellent first-year option for students require the successful completion of the
interested in Health Sciences. Completion Health Sciences First Year programme.
of HSFY can lead to application for a Entry is highly competitive:
professional Health Sciences programme,
or progression to any number of other BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery
study options in other degrees. BMLSc Bachelor of Medical
Laboratory Science
MB ChB Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery
BPharm Bachelor of Pharmacy
BPhty Bachelor of Physiotherapy
A general degree, such as a BA, might look something like this:
YEAR
1
Arts Arts Arts Arts
100-level 100-level 100-level 100-level
e.g. HIST 102 e.g. HIST 107 e.g. CLAS 109 e.g. CLAS 105
YEAR
2 Arts
200-level
e.g. HIST 215
Arts
200-level
e.g. HIST 233
Arts
200-level
e.g. HIST 210
Arts
200-level
e.g. CLAS 238
YEAR
3 Arts
300-level
e.g. HIST 303
Arts
300-level
e.g. HIST 306
Arts
300-level
e.g. HIST 337
Arts
300-level
e.g. HIST 328
22Combined degrees Double degrees Changing your study
To enable our graduates to pursue It is possible to take two degrees at the We understand that not all students know
multiple interests and leave with broad same time. This doesn’t mean you double exactly what they want to study when they
career opportunities, Otago offers your workload. By counting some papers first enrol with us. We also understand that
three carefully designed open-entry towards both degrees (cross crediting), university is a life-changing experience for
combined degrees that are an efficient you can complete two degrees in less time many students, so we know that your study
alternative to a double degree. These than if you had studied them separately. By and career goals may change.
degrees normally take four years of carefully planning your degree, you could
If you decide you want to change direction,
study and include two major subjects – save one or two years of study.
you can change your papers, your major or
one from each broad study area.
your whole degree – and it may not even
BACom Bachelor of Arts take any longer than you initially planned.
and Commerce
Talk to our course advice experts for help
BASc Bachelor of Arts and
as many times as you need throughout your
Science
time at Otago.
BComSc Bachelor of Commerce
and Science otago.ac.nz/course-advice
otago.ac.nz/combine
Arts Arts
Arts or other or other
100-level 100-level 100-level
e.g. ANTH 103
e.g. BSNS 103 e.g. MART 112
Arts Arts Arts
100-level or other or other
e.g. ANTH 105 200-level 200-level
e.g. MART 201 e.g. MART 212
Arts major subject
Arts Arts
or other Arts subjects other
ANY LEVEL ANY LEVEL than the major
e.g. SPAN 131 e.g. COMP 112 Subjects either from
Arts or other degrees
23Postgraduate study
The University of Otago is A research-intensive university
one of New Zealand’s leading Otago is a research-led university and
researchers continue to win an ever-
postgraduate universities, with increasing number of research grants in a
world-class researchers and highly-competitive environment – in 2019
Otago attracted more than $225 million in
award-winning teachers. external research funding.
Multidisciplinary research
Otago is home to 12 flagship
COURSEWORK MASTER'S (1–2 YEARS)
multidisciplinary research centres that Otago offers a wide range of coursework
operate at the leading edge of their field masters’ programmes where students
within the international research community. complete advanced coursework and a
The multidisciplinary nature of these supervised research or applied project.
centres encourages research across a range
of academic fields and provides outstanding This project enables students to focus on an
opportunities for postgraduate students. area of their discipline of most interest to
them, to specialise in a specific area, or even
tailor their degree to a chosen career path.
PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) Expand your options
Otago’s Diploma for Graduates is an The following programmes are open to
undergraduate study programme following students with a wide range of academic
the completion of a bachelor’s degree. This backgrounds:
intensive year of study is approximately Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
equivalent to a new major subject and can Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
offer a pathway into master’s-level study. Master of Marketing (MMart)
Each programme is carefully designed for Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndSt)
the student’s background and goals. Master of International Development and
#1
otago.ac.nz/dipgrad Planning (MIDP)
Master of International Studies (MIntSt)
Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)
Master of Professional Accounting
The PGDip is a one-year postgraduate
(MProfAcct)
programme extending the knowledge
Master of Sport Development and
The Otago MBA is ranked gained in a bachelor’s degree. Successful
Management (MSpDM)
#1 in New Zealand completion of PGDip requirements may
Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus)
enable a student to upgrade to a coursework
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
(Global MBA Rankings 2020 Top NZ MBA) or research master’s programme.
Master of Tourism (MTour)
Shift to a career in tech
Otago is a founding partner of the
SIGNAL ICT Grad School. SIGNAL
offers a one-year DipGrad programme
designed specifically for graduates from
any discipline interested in a career in
tech. SIGNAL offers the perfect blend
of classroom learning and industry
experience, producing tech-savvy,
job-ready graduates.
signal.ac.nz/shift
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