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31 Master's degrees in Medicine in New Zealand
Dental Technology
The Dental Technology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree. Students master the design and fabrication of dental appliances using advanced digital workflows. This professional course combines medical science with hands-on technical craft to prepare graduates for registration.
Medical Laboratory Science
The Medical Laboratory Science programme at the University of Otago is a four-year, full-time degree providing essential training for professional registration. Students engage in clinical placements and advanced diagnostics to prepare for vital roles in healthcare. This comprehensive course is delivered on-campus in New Zealand.
Dental Technology
The Dental Technology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree. Students master the design and fabrication of dental appliances using advanced digital workflows. This professional course combines medical science with hands-on technical craft at New Zealand’s premier dental faculty.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
The Musculoskeletal Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees. Delivered via flexible distance learning, this part-time or full-time study option is designed for health professionals to enhance their clinical expertise over one to four years.
Ophtalmology
This Master degree in Ophthalmology at University of Otago consists of four 30-point papers, which can be taken part-time up to five years. It is also available through Distance Learning.
Paediatric Dentistry
The Paediatric Dentistry programme at the University of Otago offers advanced clinical training for dental professionals. This postgraduate course is available as a PGDipClinDent or DClinDent. Students engage in full-time study in Dunedin, focusing on comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.
Occupational Medicine
The Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for medical practitioners. Available as a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree, the curriculum is delivered via flexible distance learning. Study durations vary from one to three years through part-time study modes.
Clinical Pharmacy
The Clinical Pharmacy programme at the University of Otago is a postgraduate qualification designed for registered pharmacists. This advanced course, available through distance learning or on-campus in Dunedin, typically lasts one year for full-time students. It focuses on enhancing professional knowledge and research skills.

Health Practice - Paramedicine
The Health Practice - Paramedicine course from Auckland University of Technology is designed for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers. It emphasizes the evolving landscape of paramedic practice globally, equipping you for the future of the profession.
Medical Laboratory Science
The Medical Laboratory Science programme at the University of Otago is a four-year, full-time degree providing essential training for professional registration. Students combine theoretical knowledge with clinical placements to master diagnostic testing, ensuring they are prepared for vital roles in global healthcare.
Occupational Medicine
The Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for medical practitioners. Available as a certificate, diploma, or master’s degree, the curriculum is delivered via flexible distance learning. Study durations vary from one to three years through part-time study modes.
Periodontology
The Periodontology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced clinical training through the PGDipClinDent and DClinDent degrees. This postgraduate course focuses on oral inflammation and dental implants. Available for full-time study, it provides a comprehensive pathway for dentists to become specialists.
Oral Medicine
Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Medicine at University of Otago is one of many teaching and research areas in the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate qualifications for doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Available via distance learning, these courses range from certificates to master's degrees, with durations spanning one to two years in part-time or full-time modes.
Aviation Medicine
The Aviation Medicine programme at the University of Otago is a specialised postgraduate qualification designed for registered medical practitioners. Delivered entirely through distance learning, this flexible course offers various study modes including full-time and part-time options to suit professional schedules.
Medicinal Chemistry
This Medicinal Chemistry degree from University of Auckland offers a pathway toward masters and doctoral study.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
The Musculoskeletal Medicine programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training for registered medical practitioners. Available as a certificate or diploma, the study mode combines flexible distance learning with practical on-campus blocks. It takes one to two years to complete this specialist qualification.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers postgraduate qualifications including certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees. Delivered via distance learning, these courses range from one to two years. They provide specialised training for doctors, nurses, and paramedics in air ambulance work.
Science (Human Performance Science)
This Science (Human Performance Science) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, and movement-related professions. It is most suited to those who are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher-level positions in the workforce.
Medical Statistics
The Medical Statistics from University of Auckland enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.