The University of Otago offers a range of Health Sciences undergraduate professional programmes (HSUPP). See each programme page for the different entry categories and guidelines:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)
- Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)
- Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (BRT)
Seek course advice if you wish to discuss which programme is right for you.
In 2025, applications for HSUPP will open on 1 July and close on 14 August for entry in the following year. While the opening date will be on 1 July every year, the closing date will change each year and will always be on a Thursday. The exception to this is for the "Alternative" entry category for Medicine, which is open for applications between 1 April and 1 May for entry in the following year.
If you need to amend an already-submitted application before the closing date, contact AskOtago.
Further information
Course advice for new and returning students
Guidelines for Admission to Health Sciences undergraduate professional programmes
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