Note: For more information and details on the requirements of the integrated programme, please contact the Head of Otago Medical School. Most individuals wishing to apply for admission to Otago Medical School enrol and complete the first year of Health Sciences (HSFY) in their first year of undergraduate study. HSFY is taught in Dunedin and is limited to students who have not yet studied at university or students who have studied at tertiary level, but in areas where there is no overlap with the first year of health sciences. In HSFY, seven compulsory tests are taught. Yes, the University of Otago has an entry process for Maori and Pacific students and an admission sub-category. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) are commonly referred to as the “medical degree”. Young people who leave school enrol in Otago for the first-year joint health sciences course and then apply for second-year medical admission. HSFY`s medical selection is very competitive. Good grades are required and no required paper grade can be lower than a B. Note: For specific applications regarding admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, scheduled students must make an appointment with the Office of Health Sciences Admissions (health-sciences@otago.ac.nz).
Students who have selected the New Zealand Rural Origins sub-category when applying for or entering medicine may be required to participate in the Year 5 Rural Medical Immersion program. The Otago Medical School (MB ChB) Medical Degree prepares students to graduate as doctors committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred and evidence-based medical care within the New Zealand healthcare system and wherever they practice. Students acquire the professional, clinical, biomedical and psychosocial foundations to practice together as physicians and continue their training in any field of medicine. If you are considering a career in medicine, you should have experience in communication, human understanding, critical and scientific thinking, and be prepared for continuous learning to maintain your standards of practice. Otago Medical School offers a socially responsible education programme that focuses on graduates` commitment to improving the health of individuals and communities, equitable health outcomes and the Treaty of Waitangi. University of Otago Medical Degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MB ChB) lasts five years from admission, either after the first year of Health Sciences (in Dunedin) or after a previous bachelor`s degree. The first two years of the programme (Early Learning in Medicine) take place in Dunedin; From the fourth year, the class of the three advanced medical courses is divided between Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. The first year of university will be the first of six years for students who are successfully accepted into the medical program. Physicians choose a role or a combination of several roles, including clinical medicine (patient care in general practice, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics and many others), medical research, teaching and administration (in hospitals, medical schools and ministries). There are no professional requirements to enter the first year of health sciences, but we strongly recommend taking courses in biology, chemistry, and physics in Grade 13. Note: Withdrawal and readmission criteria and procedures can be found in the policies and application forms at otago.ac.nz/oms/education/mbchb/current-students/resources/policies-guides When dividing the class, each student`s personal preferences are taken into account as much as possible. However, if the number of applicants for admission to one of the clinical schools exceeds the number of places available, a vote is held to determine which students should take a place in one of the other schools.
Notes: 1. At the beginning of each year of the medical program, each department or the appropriate censorship authority will clearly communicate to students the specific requirements for the allocation of semesters. 2. Sometimes the decision to spend the year can only be made after a new observation period (e.g. the repetition of one or more modules that may require enrolment in additional quarters) and/or by gathering additional information during annual audits. The sixth year of medicine is a year of learning, also known as the trainee year (IT). They take on more responsibility in hospital departments and GP practices. This final year includes an optional three-month internship with a clinical project or work, usually in another hospital or abroad. Note: (i) The Graduate Qualifying Diploma is the first university degree awarded to this candidate. (ii) Grades obtained in an honours bachelor`s degree (if separate from the diploma of eligibility) or a graduate diploma will be included in the calculation of the cumulative average with the qualification diploma. You are a graduate of a New Zealand university and are no longer eligible in the “Graduate” category. or have graduated from a foreign university at a level of at least NZQR level 7; or hold a master`s or doctoral degree; or demonstrate health-related work experience in a relevant field to a standard acceptable to the Medical Admissions Committee.
* For more information on scholarships, please email frank.edwards@otago.ac.nz to the Māori Centre Admission to medicine is competitive and there are only about 300 places for New Zealand and international students. There are different categories of admission to medicine, but the majority of places are available to students who have completed the HSFY programme at the University of Otago. Admission to medicine in Otago is usually through the first year course in Health Sciences. Young people who leave school enrol in Otago for the first-year joint health sciences course and then apply for second-year medical admission. Graduates can also apply for admission to the second year. Upon successful completion, students complete an additional five years and then work on probation for another year after graduation to obtain general enrollment. There are no subject-specific requirements, but a quick look at the programme shows the benefits of NCEA Level 3 in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. If you are currently in Grade 13 and have not studied the recommended subjects, the University of Otago Summer Courses can help you improve your knowledge before you start your formal tertiary studies. Once you start studying for UCAT, you`ll understand that Otago, with its approach to medical entry, doesn`t mean you can avoid preparing for UCAT.