University of Otago Medical School
WDOMS ID: F0001281 New Zealand Dunedin
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About University of Otago Medical School
University of Otago Medical School is a public medical school in Dunedin, New Zealand, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001281. Instruction began in 1875, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 151 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to University of Otago University of New Zealand (Former).
The qualification awarded is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.), over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." The directory records: An entrance exam is not required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
New Zealand has 2 medical schools in the directory; University of Otago Medical School is the only one listed in Dunedin.
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Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0001281 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of New Zealand whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from University of Otago Medical School is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about University of Otago Medical School
Is University of Otago Medical School recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001281). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of New Zealand and your home regulator directly.
Is University of Otago Medical School a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to University of Otago University of New Zealand (Former).
How long is the medical course at University of Otago Medical School and in what language?
The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.).
When was University of Otago Medical School established?
The World Directory records 1875 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact University of Otago Medical School directly?
Address: Sayers Building 290 Great King Street Dunedin 9016 New Zealand. Phone: +64 3 556 7978. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
Can an agent get me a seat at University of Otago Medical School?
Admission is decided by the college, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
New Zealand
City
Dunedin
WDOMS ID
F0001281
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001281) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
Verify before you pay anyone
- No student reviews are on file for this college yet on TrustMBBS. Treat any consultancy's claims about it with extra caution until you find independent, first-hand accounts.
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for New Zealand yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 1875
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Alternate Names
- Te Kura Hauora o Ot?kou Te Kura Hauora o ?tak?u University of Otago Faculty of Medicine (1973 - 2015) Otago Medical School (1875 - 1973)
- Academic Affiliation
- University of Otago (Current) University of New Zealand (Former)
- Clinical Facilities
- The school has access to clinical teaching facilities.
- Clinical Training
- Clinical training is 50-74% of the full program.
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- Sayers Building 290 Great King Street Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
- Phone Number(s)
- +64 3 556 7978
- otagomedicalschool@otago.ac.nz Manager Undergraduate Admissions
- Address
- Division of Health Sciences University of Otago PO Box 647 Dunedin New Zealand
- Phone Number(s)
- +64 3 4797423
- Fax Number(s)
- +64 3 4795058
- healthsciences.admissions@otago.ac.nz
- otagomedicalschool@otago.ac.nz
- Qualification Title
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 1875
- Curriculum Last Revised
- 2009
- Curriculum Duration
- 6 years
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of secondary education.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is not required
- Tuition Paid By
- All students pay tuition.
- Additional Information
- Students may also enter this program within three years after completing a bachelors program
School Contact Admission Contact
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.) Year Instruction Began: 1875 Curriculum Last Revised: 2009 Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: All students pay tuition. Additional Information: Students may also enter this program within three years after completing a bachelors program Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2019 296 260 2018 292 280 2017 289 261