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    Overview

    A supervised dissertation of up to 20,000 words presenting the results of an original research project on a relevant topic in the student’s area of interest within bioethics.

    About this paper

    Paper title MHealSc Dissertation
    Subject Bioethics
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MHealSc
    Contact
    neil.pickering@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Two supervisors from Bioethics.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Successful students will gain

    • Knowledge of issues, arguments, and views relevant to the topic chosen by the student for the dissertation
    • Skills relating to the application of ethical reasoning to the chosen topic for the dissertation
    • Sensitivity to bioethical and other values (e.g. cultural values) relevant to the topic chosen for the dissertation

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 21 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other
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