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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.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HUNT495 |
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,809.62 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $11,583.84 |
- 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
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
- Students complete preliminary reading on the research topic, the outline of a literature review, development of the research protocol and ethics application (if relevant).
- 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
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.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HUNT495 |
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (5 July 2021 - 26 June 2022) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2021 have not yet been set |
| 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
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Students complete preliminary reading on the research topic, the outline of a literature review, development of a research protocol or ethics application, and present a seminar of 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.
