Research and study in Christchurch for a career in medicine and health science
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MB ChB
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery: The Otago University medical degree.
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Nursing at Otago
Postgraduate courses for registered nurses & future students seeking nursing.
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Christchurch campus re‑development
Planning has begun for a $150 million re-development of the University’s Christc...
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Research
Discover our key research strengths and dozens of health research groups.
Departments
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General Practice (Primary Care and Clinical Simulation)
We do clinical research, contribute to continuing primary care education, and de...
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Māori/Indigenous Health Innovation (MIHI)
Part of the University of Otago, Christchurch, we undertake research, teaching,...
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Medicine
We play a key role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching, underpinn...
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Nursing
Study at one of the world’s top 100 nursing schools. We offer a two-year nursing...
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Our international research uses both clinical and laboratory approaches, and we...
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Orthopaedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine
We combine the surgical and medical components of musculoskeletal diseases and i...
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Paediatrics
We play a leading role in the development of teaching, research, and professiona...
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Pathology and Biomedical Science
Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science
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Physiotherapy
The School of Physiotherapy has a presence on the University of Otago, Christchu...
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Population Health
Public Health is the study and practice of preventing disease, prolonging life a...
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Psychological Medicine
Department of Psychological Medicine at University of Otago, Christchurch – prom...
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Surgery and Critical Care
The Department of Surgery and Critical Care teaches medical and postgraduate stu...