News
13th April, 2012
Physiology researcher interviewed by TVNZ
Dr Sam Lucas (Research Fellow) was interviewed with Dr Jim Cotter (Department of Physical Education) for One Network News on Wednesday 4th April 2012.
13th April, 2012
Department welcomes new Senior Lecturer
The Department of Physiology warmly welcomes Dr Rajesh Katare, Senior Lecturer, to our Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology research focus group.
9th February, 2012
Physiology staff and students recognised at recent OSMS Awards
The Otago School of Medical Sciences (OSMS) Awards 2011 ceremony was held on 2nd February, and two Department of Physiology staff members featured as winners of major awards.
8th February, 2012
Inaugural Sir John Eccles Lecture
Inaugural Department of Physiology Sir John Eccles Lecture delivered to packed audience.
17th November, 2011
Appreciation Award to Linda McNeill
Congratulations to Linda McNeill, Secretary for the Human Body Systems (HUBS) papers, for being a recipient of a Disability Information and Support Appreciation Award.
Postgraduate Physiology is enjoyable and rewarding. The main aim of 400-level BSc(Hons), 4th year BBiomedSc(Hons), PGDipSci and 1st year MSc is to introduce you to the realities and excitement of research. Alternatively, you can see if the next step of a PhD is for you.
Course Information for Postgraduate Studies 2012 can be downloaded here.
There are various options for postgraduate study in Physiology. If you are interested in carrying out a research project and 400-level qualification in the Department of Physiology in 2013, you should apply during semester 2 of 2012. Guidelines and an application form will be available from this website towards the end of semester 2.
What is the cost of living like in Dunedin? The University of Otago offers a detailed website that gives information about the cost of living in Dunedin. It should be noted that the costs of flatting quoted on the website are for shared accommodation with other flatmates.
Do I require medical insurance if I am an international student? International students in New Zealand are required to be insured against a range of events including medical, personal liability, loss of personal effects etc. Insurance can be purchased overseas, but needs to fulfill certain criteria. Alternatively insurance can be purchased from a provider chosen by the University or other New Zealand insurance companies that meet the criteria required. More information can be found here.
What is life in Dunedin like? Dunedin is a small city of around 120,000 people located on the lower east coast of New Zealand's South Island. Dunedin is in close proximity to pristine beaches and rugged mountains. More information about life in Dunedin can be found on the Department of Physiology website and the University of Otago website.
When should I start my application process? Applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department as soon as possible, so that documentation can be vetted by your prospective supervisor and by the Department?s Research Committee. After approval by the Department, the University's application processing time can be up to four weeks for coursework programmes, and up to three months for programmes that are research only.
Are there English language requirements? Yes, click here for more information.
Do I need to have a minimum grade average to be accepted? For entry requirements into BSc Honours, BBiomedSc Honours, PGDipSci or MSc, please read the Department of Physiology's course information handbook for 400-level.
If you still have questions, please contact:
Tracey Fleet
Departmental Administrator
PO Box 913
Dunedin 9054
Email: physiology@otago.ac.nz
Telephone: +64 3 479 7317
Physiology not only taught me lifelong skills which I can apply to daily situations, it has also given me many new and interesting ideas in writing novels.
For more information on the Undergraduate Courses, click here