A single-semester paper representing half of PUBH890 (normally taken by approved students in the second semester and again in the first semester of the following year).
The aim of the paper is to give the student the opportunity to:
- Develop an understanding of the process of planning, developing and carrying out a research project under supervision
- Work on a topic of interest within the broad context of public health
- Apply course methods and principles independently of course teaching
| Paper title | MPH Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PUBH891 |
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,018.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPH
- Eligibility
- The University of Otago expects those proceeding to the Master of Public Health to have attained a minimum of a good B grade average overall (73%) for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, including a B+ in a research methods paper relevant to your dissertation topic.
- Contact
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.uoc@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: researchstudentadmin-psm@otago.ac.nz
Wellington Campus: publichealth.uow@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more MPH information on the Department of Public Health website
- Teaching staff
Approach the relevant department to discuss your topic and supervision. Once you have commenced your dissertation, regular meetings with your supervisor(s) will be arranged.
- Paper Structure
PUBH 891 is for students enrolling in an MPH Dissertation for:
- Part-time
in the first semester
Or - Part-time in the second semester
Note: If you need to enrol for one year part-time or one semester full-time, enrol in PUBH 890.
- Part-time
in the first semester
- Teaching Arrangements
Approach the relevant department to discuss your topic and supervision. Once you have commenced your dissertation, regular meetings with your supervisor(s) will be arranged.
- Textbooks
- Texts depend on your dissertation topic. Discuss with your supervisor and make use of the University's library services.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- MPH graduates will have developed research skills that may be applied in public health policy, practice or research settings.
