哲学博士（PhD）是奥塔哥大学提供的最高学位。论文必须符合严格的标准才被授予。它需要高度发展的学术能力，独立性和毅力。大多数学生需要3-4年的全日制学习才能完成博士学位。
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.<br>A graduate who has qualified for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will demonstrate highly developed and independent skills in the definition, management and communication of original research in a specialist area. A PhD graduate will have made a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field. On completion of their studies, PhD graduates will be able to:<br>Undertake further advanced research of the highest quality that contributes to knowledge and exhibits authorative international standing in their own subject field Continue developing personally and professionally in their careers<br>Make potentially innovative, and important contributions to the communities and societies in which they reside.