Postgraduate Study

The Diploma of Child Health

The diploma consists of two papers: CHHX 701 Community Child Health (30 points) and CHHX 702 Clinical Attachment in Paediatrics.(90 points).  It is mainly taught using distance taught tutorials on Wednesday evenings.  The Diploma in Child Health  is partly funded by the Clinical Training Agency.  Link to further information for the Diploma of Child Health.

Clinical Attachment in Paediatrics - CHHX 702

Community Child Heath - CHHX 701
Welcome to CHHX701, Community Child Health. This paper forms one of the requirements for the University of Otago’s Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health(DCH), and is also available for other postgraduate health professionals.

Please download the Dates for 2012, and a pamplet outlining the DCH.

Any further questions regarding CHHX 701 should be directed to:

Distance Learning Co-ordinator
Department of Women's & Children's Health
Dunedin School of Medicine
University of Otago
P O Box 913
Dunedin
Tel: 03 4747825
Fax: 03 474 7817
Email: wch.distancelearning@otago.ac.nz

Clinical attachment in Paediatrics - CHHX702
CHHX702 is convened by the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Otago, Wellington. For further information refer to their web page.

Master of Medical Science, MD, PhD

All these postgraduate degrees are offered through the department in areas of research interests of departmental members. Two postgraduate fellowships - scholarships are available within the department for those who wish to spend one or two full-time years in paediatric research leading to one of these degrees. Please contact the Head of Department, Professor Barry Taylor, if interested. Link to further information for the Master of Medical Science.