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.
In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Botany |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 9 June 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (23 November 2026 - 29 October 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,822.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
- Contact
- botany@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Academic staff (varies) and guest lecturers.
- Paper Structure
- Attendance at Botany seminars
- Literature review
- Oral presentation
- Project proposal
- Teaching Arrangements
Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.
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.
In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Botany |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 7 June 2028) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (22 November 2027 - 27 October 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
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
- Contact
- botany@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Academic staff (varies) and guest lecturers.
- Paper Structure
- Attendance at Botany seminars
- Literature review
- Oral presentation
- Project proposal
- Teaching Arrangements
Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.