About the course

The University of Otago’s expertise in public health is nationally and internationally recognised. Learn from inspirational teachers and explore aspects that influence health and health equity, such as housing, climate change, wealth distribution, policies, systems and power, and public health responses to them.Public health is a diverse and vital area. Issues that influence public health are often changing and knowledge is constantly evolving.With a focus on the health of populations and communities, public health looks at how we can prevent and control diseases, prolong life, and promote health.Public Health involves collective action across sectors and disciplines with a strong focus on reducing ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in health.

　　Graduates majoring in Public Health will have the knowledge and skills to work in a range of areas in the wider health sector, including government and non-government organisations in areas such as hauora Māori, health policy, and health promotion. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$119,280

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Otago

You are required to provide scanned copies of your official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application., The most commonly used English language tests we recognise are- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0), Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (TWE 4.5), Internet-based TOEFL of 80 with a writing score of 20., International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 26 points.GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8. The Otago International School requires incoming international students to have studied at least one year at an accredited tertiary institution and a hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 minimum (USA/Canada), or have “credit”, “good”, or above average results.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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