Doctor of Science
University of Otago
Subject area
Natural and Physical Sciences
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A candidate must normally be a graduate of the University of Otago, with a degree conferred at least five years before candidature.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have demonstrated special excellence in published contributions in some branch of science.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Natural and Physical Sciences at this level can earn:
$59,000
Median earnings one year after study
$68,000
Median earnings two years after study
$73,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
81%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Elman & Alfred Poole SBHS and SGHS Health Sciences Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Otago - Administrator - Entrance Scholarships
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/entrance-scholarships
Value:
$15,000
GCSB Tertiary Scholarship
Provided by:
New Zealand Intelligence Community - Organisational Development New Zealand Intelligence Community
Website:
Value:
The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 808 098
Phone: (03) 479 1100
Fax: (03) 474 1607
Email: university@otago.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otago.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.