Intrernational students in medicine under exceptional circumstances
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From: Ishita
Dear University of Otago,
I want ask weather any international student in the recent past have gotten into medicine with aegrotat pass due to their severe illness in the papers of health science first year and weather is it possible.
I also want to ask that how would you get into the exceptional circumstances and get yourself accepted into medicine with a failed grade due to your illness in special examinations.
Yours faithfully,
S.K
From: UoO - Official Information Act
University of Otago
Tēnā koe S.K.
I refer to your Official Information Act request dated 19 August 2025.
Unfortunately, we are unlikely to be able to provide official information in response to your request, both for privacy reasons, and because you appear to be seeking advice with respect to your personal circumstances.
Information which may be relevant to your request is publicly available on the University's website. Regarding Medicine Guidelines for Admission, please see https://www.otago.ac.nz/healthsciences/s.... Regarding Special Consideration, please see https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/examinatio...
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Ngā mihi
Bill
Bill Frewen (he/him)
Manager Policy and Compliance | Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa Here mete Tikaka Mahi
Office of the Registrar and Secretary to the Council | Te Tari o Te Pouroki me te Kaituhi ki te Kaunihera University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka
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