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Overview
The endorsement in Pain and Pain Management is open to medical practitioners and allied health care professionals and can be studied part-time.
The programme
The Master of Health Sciences - Pain and Pain Management from University of Otago is designed to present an understanding of the importance of pain to the individual and to society, and how best to optimise its management.
It provides candidates with the necessary skills to better understand and manage pain problems that pertain to their particular discipline within health care. At Master’s level, it provides a knowledge and understanding of research methodology and its practical application.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pain Management
- Neurobiology of Pain
- Biomedical Pain Management
- Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Pain
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
120 alternative credits
120-240
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Health Sciences View 62 other Masters in Human Medicine in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Programme Academic Co-ordinator.
Every applicant shall normally be required to satisfy all of the following:
- be a graduate in a health-related field or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study;
- have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent with grades averaging B or better;
- have completed 30 points of research methods at NZQF Level 8 with a grade (or average grade if more than one paper is used to complete the 30 points) of B+ or better; and
- provide evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
Tuition Fee
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International
31074 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31074 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
7468 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7468 USD per year during 12 months.
- National: $10,262.00
- International: $42,696
Living costs for Dunedin
1000 - 2300 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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