Apply for Health Sciences professional programmes via the Socioeconomic Equity sub-category
Applications for health professional programmes are 1 August-15 September each year.
To apply via the Socioeconomic Equity sub-category you will need to:
- Provide an official letter from your secondary school(s) confirming its EQI number (in bands Above Average/Many/Most) or decile 1-3 prior to 2023, and your enrolment in years 11, 12, and 13 within the last five years.
School letter template (DOCX)
Once your school letter has been completed email it to: eq.project@otago.ac.nz
and
- Use the form below to write a personal statement (500-word limit) explaining your understanding of the Socioeconomic Equity sub-category, how socioeconomic background impacts practice as a health professional, and your commitment to the health needs of lower socioeconomic communities.
Health Sciences professional programmes Admissions
Each professional programme has its own specific entry and selection requirements, and Admissions category options.
Please note that the Alternative category is not an option under the Socioeconomic Equity sub-category.