Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed)

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Travel Medicine 1: Introductory Concepts
• Travel Medicine 2: Applied Concepts
• Tropical Infectious Disease
• Refugee and Migrant Health
• Health Sciences Research Methods
• Wilderness and Expedition Medicine

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
• Every candidate shall be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study.

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$47,556 annually, to study in University of Otago.

Graduates of the programme will have in-depth knowledge of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of tropical infectious diseases. Depending on elective paper choice they will have skills in advising travellers planning extreme travel to resource poor and/or wilderness environments.