Entry to the Programme
Entrants into the course are mostly selected based on their academic performance, an interview, and successful completion of the UMAT test. There are 120 places available each year and most of the students will be selected from the Health Science First Year.
The following categories are available for entry:
- Health Science First Year
For those successfully completing the Health Sciences First Year programme. - Year 2 Plus
If you have completed two or more years of university study and have passed all the papers prescribed for the Health Science First Year course at the University of Otago - Graduate
If you have a degree awarded by a university in New Zealand in the last three years with a B- (65%) GPA or better - Alternative category for those who have:
- Graduated from a University in New Zealand more than three years ago
- Completed a degree at an overseas University and are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident
- Health related experience
Students may apply under the Māori or Pacific Island sub-category in any of the above categories.
Full Details about all categories can be found on the Health Sciences website
For further information regarding entry into Physiotherapy year 2, or about the programme, please contact the Assoc. Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
