Overview
A supervised dissertation of up to 20,000 words presenting the results of an original research project on a relevant topic in the student’s area of interest within bioethics.
About this paper
| Paper title | MHealSc Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Bioethics |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (1 January 2025 - 19 December 2025) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (21 February 2025 - 6 February 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,713.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc
- Contact
- neil.pickering@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Two supervisors from Bioethics.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Successful students will gain
- Knowledge of issues, arguments, and views relevant to the topic chosen by the student for the dissertation
- Skills relating to the application of ethical reasoning to the chosen topic for the dissertation
- Sensitivity to bioethical and other values (e.g. cultural values) relevant to the topic chosen for the dissertation