University of Otago Compliance

Understanding Compliance

There are certain requirements that you must meet to be eligible to start your studies at the University of Otago. This covers a range of items, from first aid and CPR certifications to police checks, Working with Children checks, and immunization requirements.

We have created this page to help you prepare for your program’s clinical placements. Some you can get a head start on now, while others will need to wait until you’ve landed and settled in New Zealand.

Please find details for your program below!

Dentistry (Faculty of Health Sciences)

For detailed information about Otago’s compliance and clinical placement requirements, please visit the following websites:

• Dentistry: Guidelines for Admission
• Policy for Infectious Diseases for Health Professional Students

If you have further questions, please email sh-vaxclinic@otago.ac.nz.

Do I need a police check from Canada? 
All students need to obtain one from Canada before leaving for New Zealand. This is because it may not only be necessary if you have clinical placements as part of your program, but it may also come in handy when looking to secure accommodation or a part-time job! For police checks, these can be obtained through your local police department and will not require fingerprints.