Overview

The Medicine degree at University of Otago is an unsupervised degree based on published original contributions of special excellence in a branch of medical science.

Features

It is a higher doctoral degree similar to the Doctor of Science (DSc), Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) and Doctor of Laws (LLD) degrees. Medical graduates who do not have experience of research and/or who require supervision are advised to consider a supervised degree such as Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) or PhD.

Programme Structure

Subject

Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Medicine View 5 other PhDs in Medicine in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Every candidate for the degree must either

have held the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School for at least five years before applying for admission to the degree; or

have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51931 NZD / year

≈ 51931 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12385 NZD / year

≈ 12385 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine.

Available Scholarships

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