Overview

Medicines play a major role in human health. Scientific advances continue to provide new drug targets, and the search for improved therapeutics has widened from traditional sources, such as plant and animal products, to include rationally designed drugs and novel biologics. This major covers the main drug classes used to treat disease, drug toxicology, and drug safety, and the discovery process for translating molecules with therapeutic potential into clinical use.

A defining feature of this degree is its interdisciplinary nature with students able to select papers from multiple contributing Departments.

The Drugs and Human Health from University of Otago is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Cell and Molecular Biology

The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health

Human Body Systems

Biological Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 54 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

Tuition Fee

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International

40088 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40088 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

9042 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9042 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Dunedin

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