The University of Otago offers several papers in obstetrics and gynaecology designed for family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, continuing medical education registrants.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology (PGCertPMG) is also available through Distance Learning.
Key dates
1 May
Applications open for PGCertPMG – Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology
1 November
Expected closing date for PGCertPMG. For confirmation of date please contact: admin.obgypostgrad@otago.ac.nz. This round will admit up to 20 PGCertPMG applications, and will fill places with eligible candidates.
Applications received after the closing date will be considered on a case-by-case basis dependent on available spaces in the programme and / or papers. For further information please contact: admin.obgypostgrad@otago.ac.nz
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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology (PGCertPMG)
Admission to the Programme
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every candidate for the certificate shall
possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years’ full-time tertiary study;
have experience of, or be currently working, or eligible to work, in a clinical role in a relevant area.
A candidate, with the approval of the Programme Academic Co-ordinator, may substitute for up to 30 points components of the University of Auckland's Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology programme.
Examinations
A candidate who fails a paper may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be admitted to a special examination.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be half an academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Candidates are normally expected to complete the programme in two years.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2025 Calendar and supplementary material.
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