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 | PHSL495 |
| Subject | Physiology |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,024.60 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website
- Teaching staff
Course Convener: Professor Colin Brown
Students will work with a previously agreed upon supervisor within the Department.- Paper Structure
- This paper is intended to allow you to plan and organise all of the background aspects
of your MSc research project (for a 2-year MSc degree). In addition you will carry
out pilot or preliminary experiments. Completion of PHSL 495 should place you in a
good position to conduct the majority of your experimental work and dissertation writing
in the second year.
Please note, we encourage students to consider completing a 400-level degree programme instead of the first-year MSc and subsequently complete a 1-year MSc degree. - Teaching Arrangements
- The paper extends throughout the academic year.
- Textbooks
Readings consist of original research articles.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy,
Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the physiology of a specific area of research
- Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
- Develop oral and written scientific communication skills
