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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.

This paper constitutes the MSc preparation paper and comprises a third of the workload at 400-level. The student will undertake a research project in an area of interest to them under the guidance of a selected supervisor. The submitted ANAT 495 thesis will present the research project. A supporting literature review will be completed as ANAT 453. It is expected that work conducted in ANAT 495 will be further developed during a subsequent 500-level MSc thesis.

About this paper

Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
Subject Anatomy
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,648.54
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

Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel: 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Each student has a different member of the Department's academic staff act as their supervisor. There are no set teaching staff.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the paper will be able to successfully undertake a research project and, thus, demonstrate the ability to master the required methodological procedures, to analyse experimental data and to interpret those findings in the context of the relevant literature. This paper provides the opportunity to develop independent learning, self-motivation and good written communication skills.

Overview

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.

This paper constitutes the MSc preparation paper and comprises a third of the workload at the 400-level. The student will undertake a research project in an area of interest to them under the guidance of a selected supervisor. The submitted ANAT 495 thesis will present the research project. A supporting literature review will be completed as ANAT 453. It is expected that work conducted in ANAT 495 will be further developed during a subsequent 500-level MSc thesis.

About this paper

Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
Subject Anatomy
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (2 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MSc
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.

Contact

Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel +64 (0) 3 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Each student has a different member of the Department's academic staff act as their supervisor. There are no set teaching staff.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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

Students who complete the paper will be able to successfully undertake a research project and, thus, demonstrate the ability to master the required methodological procedures, to analyse experimental data and to interpret those findings in the context of the relevant literature. This paper provides the opportunity to develop independent learning, self-motivation and good written communication skills.

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