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    Overview

    Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree by papers and thesis.

    About this paper

    Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
    Subject Human Nutrition
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,137.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MSc
    Eligibility

    Normally taken by students in the papers-year for a Master's degree by papers and thesis.

    Contact
    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Professor Sheila Skeaff

    Paper Structure

    Students complete preliminary reading on a research topic, complete a significant part of a literature review including outline, identify key considerations for ethics applications, and present a seminar on their proposed research project.

    Teaching Arrangements
    Regular meetings set in consultation with a supervisor.
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork, scholarship, communication.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this paper students will have further developed their ability to communicate technical information and to critically appraise scientific literature in the field of human nutrition.

    Timetable

    Full Year

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

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025)

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