Requests for deferral will be considered only on the basis of unforeseen serious medical grounds or other exceptional circumstances that arise after the application deadline. For deferral to be approved, evidence must be provided showing that the applicant will be able to resume study the following year.
To apply for a deferral of entry, please complete the deferral form and email to health-sciences@otago.ac.nz
Health Sciences Professional Programmes Deferral Form (PDF 100KB)
Deferrals will only be granted for a maximum period of one academic year.