Research and study in Christchurch for a career in medicine and health science
Postgraduate Study
Choose from over 50 postgraduate programmes to advance your health career.
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Work alongside world-class medical & health science researchers.
About Us
We are New Zealand's most research-intensive campus for medical & health science
MB ChB
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery: The Otago University medical degree.
Nursing at Otago
Postgraduate courses for registered nurses & future students seeking nursing.
Christchurch campus re‑development
Planning has begun for a $150 million re-development of the University’s Christchurch campus, including a new state-of-t...
Research
Discover our key research strengths and dozens of health research groups.
Latest news
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07 Mar 2025
Disability Action Plan launch signifies commitment to inclusivity
An increased commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible environment and enabling disabled students to reach their f...
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06 Mar 2025
HPV vaccine can and will prevent cancer – study finds
A University of Otago, Christchurch-led study is heralding the success of the HPV vaccination programme, saying the cost...
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04 Mar 2025
Infectious diseases expert joins ESR executive leadership team
Professor David Murdoch has been appointed as ESR’s Chief Scientist, one of the most senior roles at the institute.
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27 Feb 2025
Fellowships awarded to UOC cancer researchers
Christchurch researchers investigating opportunities for cancer therapies have been given a funding boost from the Cance...
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18 Feb 2025
Change can foster innovation says new OMS Dean
People shouldn’t be scared of change as it can create great opportunities, says new Otago Medical School Dean Professor...
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14 Feb 2025
Funding freeze severely affecting people with intellectual disability
Concerns are growing among clinicians in Aotearoa New Zealand over the “severe and adverse” impacts of recent government...
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07 Feb 2025
UOC CReaTE group signs with major EU Horizon research project
A cutting-edge research team at the University of Otago, Christchurch has been chosen as an international partner in a m...
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05 Feb 2025
University of Otago Medical School appoints first wahine Māori Dean
The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, has appointed its first wahine Māori to the role of Dean at the Otago Me...
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24 Jan 2025
Funding for neurological disorder research
Four Otago researchers have been granted almost $690,000 for their research into neurological conditions.
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23 Jan 2025
Study focuses on nitrous oxide use
People know less about recreational nitrous oxide use than they think they do, new University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu...
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13 Dec 2024
Mid-career researchers honoured with fellowships
Three University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have received inaugural Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellow...
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11 Dec 2024
Remembering Bill Gillespie
Professor William (Bill) Gillespie was a treasured taonga at the University of Otago, Christchurch. As a clinician he wa...
Departments
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General Practice (Primary Care and Clinical Simulation)
We do clinical research, contribute to continuing primary care education, and develop both local and national health ser...
Māori/Indigenous Health Innovation (MIHI)
Part of the University of Otago, Christchurch, we undertake research, teaching, and community service to support Māori h...
Medicine
We play a key role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching, underpinned by internationally-renowned research.
Nursing
Study at one of the world’s top 100 nursing schools. We offer a two-year nursing degree and postgraduate programmes for...
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Our international research uses both clinical and laboratory approaches, and we have collaborations and interdisciplinar...
Orthopaedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine
We combine the surgical and medical components of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries into one discipline
Paediatrics
We play a leading role in the development of teaching, research, and professional training for paediatrics and child hea...
Pathology and Biomedical Science
Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science
Physiotherapy
The School of Physiotherapy has a presence on the University of Otago, Christchurch campus for its fourth-year physiothe...
Population Health
Public Health is the study and practice of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting the health of the populatio...
Psychological Medicine
Department of Psychological Medicine at University of Otago, Christchurch – promoting improved mental health through pra...
Surgery and Critical Care
The Department of Surgery and Critical Care teaches medical and postgraduate students, and undertakes specialised clinic...