Thinking about a higher research degree in the future?
You will need to complete a Research Methods paper before you enrol.
At the University of Otago, a Research Masters (Health Science) requires a postgraduate (NZQA 700) level research methods paper (of 30 points/equivalent) prior to enrolment. The total amount of work (contact and study hours) associated with such a paper is around 300 hours.
2025-06-20
Upcoming papers at University of Otago
Second Semester 2025 – enrol now
GENA821 https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/papers?papercode=GENA821
Suitable for health professionals from a range of disciplines.
First Semester 2026
AVME785 https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/papers?papercode=AVME785
Suitable for health professionals from a range of disciplines.
TBC Research Methods paper through Health Sciences starting in 2026
Please note – Research Methods papers from other universities may be cross-credited
For further information message Lynne Clay