Master of General Practice (MGP)
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
Master of General Practice (MGP)
The Master of General Practice (MGP) degree is a one year full-time equivalent qualification that can be completed as a thesis. Students enter the MGP after completing the Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice (PGDipGP). The MGP is an internationally recognised qualification for practitioners in the field of general practice. Graduates from the Program are equipped to work in academic and clinical settings. This course is also available through Distance Learning.
Duration of the Program
The degree will normally be completed on a part-time basis. The degree shall normally require not less than two years of part-time study (or one year of full-time study) and not more than four years of part-time study (or two years of full-time study). Exceptions shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
a. The Program of study shall consist of one of the following:
- i. a thesis on an approved topic (120 points); or
- ii. a research portfolio (120 points); or
- iii. a research portfolio (90 points) plus approved research methods papers(s) worth 30 points.
b. A candidate may not present a thesis or research portfolio which has previously been accepted, in whole or in part, for another degree.
c. The Program of study including, as appropriate, the topic of the thesis or research portfolio and the supervisors of the research, or the component papers, shall be approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School.
d. For the thesis, the research should be of a kind that a diligent and competent student should complete within one year of full-time study.
Program Outcome
Level of Award of the Degree
The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with their application, and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Division, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.