A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in specialist areas of Health Sciences is available including:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLSc)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (PGDipMLSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)
- Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
- Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLSc)
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Undergraduate qualifications
For new and current students studying towards a Bachelor's or other first degree. Explore undergraduate qualifications at Otago, designed to build a strong foundation in your chosen field, preparing you for a successful career or further study.
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc)
A three-year degree with the opportunity to major in one of six diverse biomedical areas
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
A three-year degree with four areas of specialisation: Community Health Care, Māori Health, Pacific and Global Health, or Public Health
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)
A four-year degree that provides specialised training in the various laboratory testing disciplines
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Further study opportunities
Whether you are looking to bridge your undergraduate studies to advanced knowledge or aiming to specialise in a specific field, Otago offers a range of graduate and postgraduate options to suit your aspirations.
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Papers
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HASC papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASC401 | 2025 | Special Topic | 30 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| HASC402 | 2025 | Special Topic | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2027 |
| HASC413 | 2025 | Biostatistics | 15 points | Semester 1 |
| HASC415 | 2025 | Regression Methods: Health Science Applications | 15 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC417 | 2025 | Health Sciences Research Methods | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC418 | 2025 | Special Topic | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| HASC590 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 points | Semester 1, Semester 2, Full Year, 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 19 December 2025), 1st Non |
| HASC780 | 2025 | Research Project | 30 points | Semester 1, Semester 2, Full Year |
| HASC817 | 2025 | Health Sciences Master's Research Methods | 30 points | Not offered in 2025 |
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