For more than 150 years, the Division of Health Sciences I Te Tautarinui at the University of Otago I Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has dared to lead in health education and research.
We provide world-leading undergraduate and postgraduate educational offerings, and play a crucial role in building a highly qualified health workforce that serves both local and international communities.
Our education programmes emphasise equitable health outcomes and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our graduates provide high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care here in Aotearoa and around the world.
The Division of Health Sciences has a strong national presence with multiple clinical and teaching facilities across New Zealand, and major campuses in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Ōtautahi Christchurch and Pōneke Wellington.
A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines are offered including:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Dentistry
- Medicine
The Division has a thriving research community, with active participation from all academic departments. Many of our staff are world leaders in their areas of clinical or laboratory research.
There are many areas of strength in the Division that attract both national and international partnerships and have a significant and tangible impact on social wellbeing, sustainability and technology.
These key areas include:
- Mātauranga Maōri
- Pacific health
- Lifespan studies
- Health systems and workforce development
- Sustainability
- Clinical and population health
- Major health issues
- Infectious diseases
- Mental health
- Biomedical discovery and technology
- New research frontiers
The Division is committed to advancing health outcomes, strengthening health systems, and translating research into policy, practice, and innovation.
For more information about the University of Otago's Division of Health Sciences, please visit our conference exhibition stand or view otago.ac.nz/healthsciences
