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    Overview

    A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Pharmacology
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,392.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons)
    Contact

    Course Co-ordinator: Professor Michelle Glass (michelle.glass@otago.ac.nz)

    Teaching staff

    Academic staff from the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

    Paper Structure

    The final mark is composed of the written dissertation (85%) an oral viva (15%).  Two examiners not connected to your project will mark the dissertation and the external examiner will moderate this mark. The oral viva will be marked by members of the academic staff in the department, which again will be moderated by the external examiner.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of an Honors dissertation.

    This 60-point paper takes the form of an original laboratory-based research project under the supervision of an academic staff member that is conducted over two semesters. A final thesis is written at the end of the year. Successful completion of a PHAL 490 research project is required for direct entry into the PhD degree programme.

    Timetable

    Full Year

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

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

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