University of Otago
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCertOccMed)
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCertOccMed)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCertOccMed) is a one-year, part-time, distance-taught program that provides core competencies for medical practitioners who provide occupational health services at a non-specialist level. It is particularly suitable for General Practitioners, Family Doctors, Internal Medicine Specialists, Neurologists etc. who consult on health and wellbeing and the workplace.
At the completion of this qualification, graduates are able to continue to the Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, and PhD level of study.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCertOccMed) is also available through Distance Learning.
Duration of the program
- a. The duration of the program shall be one academic year of part-time study.
- b. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the postgraduate certificate within three years of admission to the program.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
The program shall consist of two papers in Occupational Medicine, AVME 715 and AVME 716.
Subject Area
- Occupational Medicine
Program Tuition Fee
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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.