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Study Sport and Exercise Medicine at Otago

    Overview

    Sports Medicine is available as a subject of study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM).

    The PGDipSEM is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences, or those with a comparable qualification in the health care professions. Although sports medicine may form a significant part of their work, most practitioners have minimal or no formal training at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

    This course will reflect the multidisciplinary nature of sports medicine and provide the opportunity to gain academic and clinical training through the:

    Papers

    See the full list of Sports Medicine (SPME) papers.

    Choose a study option

    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

    Postgraduate qualifications

    Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.

    Ready to apply?

    Take your expertise to the next level with advanced study.

    Papers

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    Contacts

    Email postgradadmin.medicine@otago.ac.nz
    Website Sport and Exercise Medicine


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