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    Overview

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

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Pharmacy
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (1 February 2026 - 31 July 2026) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026) (On campus)
    3rd Non standard period (1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026) (Distance learning)
    3rd Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026) (On campus)
    4th Non standard period (1 May 2026 - 31 October 2026) (Distance learning)
    4th Non standard period (1 May 2026 - 31 October 2026) (On campus)
    5th Non standard period (1 June 2026 - 30 November 2026) (Distance learning)
    5th Non standard period (1 June 2026 - 30 November 2026) (On campus)
    6th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026) (Distance learning)
    6th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026) (On campus)
    7th Non standard period (1 August 2026 - 1 January 2027) (Distance learning)
    7th Non standard period (1 August 2026 - 1 January 2027) (On campus)
    8th Non standard period (1 September 2026 - 28 February 2026) (Distance learning)
    8th Non standard period (1 September 2026 - 28 February 2027) (On campus)
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $6,973.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    PHCY 591, PHCX 590 and PHCX 591
    Notes
    Admission is subject to approval from the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
    Contact

    Associate Professor Alesha Smith

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Alesha Smith

    Paper Structure
    Research skills acquired during your postgraduate studies will be put to practical use as you carry out the investigation that will form the basis of your dissertation. As part of your research experience, you will be expected to develop a hypothesis and plan a suitable means of testing it. You will then be required to carry out the appropriate experimental procedures before collating and analysing the results obtained.
    Textbooks

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    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the paper will have produced a dissertation presenting the results of an original study in a topic relevant to pharmacy.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    Full Year

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

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (1 February 2026 - 31 July 2026)

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

    2nd Non standard period (1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    2nd Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026)

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

    3rd Non standard period (1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    3rd Non standard period (1 March 2026 - 31 August 2026)

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

    4th Non standard period (1 May 2026 - 31 October 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    4th Non standard period (1 May 2026 - 31 October 2026)

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

    5th Non standard period (1 June 2026 - 30 November 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    5th Non standard period (1 June 2026 - 30 November 2026)

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

    6th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    6th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026)

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

    7th Non standard period (1 August 2026 - 1 January 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    7th Non standard period (1 August 2026 - 1 January 2027)

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

    8th Non standard period (1 September 2026 - 28 February 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    8th Non standard period (1 September 2026 - 28 February 2027)

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