PhD study in Health Sciences

Unlock your passion for knowledge at one of New Zealand's leading Health Sciences universities¹

At our campuses in Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, we host world-leading fundamental research scientists and outstanding translational programmes.

Our research impacts public health, clinical practice, health policy, agriculture, food, and health innovation.

Postgraduate research opportunities

Research directories:

• Cancer Research at Otago
• Cardiovascular Disease at Otago
• Child Health Research at Otago
• Infectious Disease Research at Otago
• Mental Health Research at Otago
• Pacific Health Research at Otago
• Public Health Research at Otago

Research by school:

• Faculty of Dentistry
• Otago Medical School
• School of Biomedical Sciences
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Physiotherapy
• University of Otago, Christchurch
• University of Otago, Wellington

Postgraduate scholarships

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International students

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PhD application process

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Research highlights

Sensing COVID

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One health for our health

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Mental health impacts

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Model advice

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