Health Sciences First Year

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Foundations of Biochemistry  
• Cell and Molecular Biology  
• The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health  
• Human Body Systems 1  
• Human Body Systems 2  
• Biological Physics  
• Population Health

• All HSFY students will sit a compulsory English Diagnostic in week 1 of semester 1. If you do not meet the threshold grade, you will have a second opportunity to sit the test, and if the threshold grade is not reached again, you will be required to pass

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$39,609 annually, to study in University of Otago.