Postgraduate Diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice (PGDipRPHP)

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Trauma and Emergencies in Rural Settings
• The Context of Rural Healthcare
• Reflections in Rural Clinical Practice
• Obstetrics and Paediatrics in Rural Settings
• Surgical Specialities in Rural Settings
• Cardiorespiratory Medicine in Rural Settings
• Medical Specialties in Rural Settings

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
• have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), and
• have commenced vocational training for rural hospital medicine or general practice or have had at least two years of approved experience in rural hospital medicine or general practice.
• Every applicant shall be registered for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught or have an exemption from this requirement from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

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$23,777 annually, to study in University of Otago.