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 is designed to give an introduction to some aspects of research in a specific field of chemistry and builds on the laboratory and research skills acquired in undergraduate chemistry courses. It involves carrying out an original experimental research project supervised by a member of staff. The paper assesses research performance in the first year of the Master of Science programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| 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 ) | $3,822.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Dr Courtney Ennis
As CHEM 495 is a paper taken by graduate research students, teaching staff will be those academic staff acting as research supervisors.
- Paper Structure
- The structure depends on the individual project, but the paper concludes with the submission of a research report in early November.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:
- Research practices in an area of chemistry
- The effective written communication of research results
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 is designed to give an introduction to some aspects of research in a specific field of chemistry and builds on the laboratory and research skills acquired in undergraduate chemistry courses. It involves carrying out an original experimental research project supervised by a member of staff. The paper assesses research performance in the first year of the Master of Science programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 21 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
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel: +64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1- More information link
View more information about Postgraduate Study in Chemistry.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Dr Courtney Ennis
As CHEM 495 is a paper taken by graduate research students, teaching staff will be those academic staff acting as research supervisors.
- Paper Structure
The structure depends on the individual project, but the paper concludes with the submission of a research report in early November.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:
- Research practices in an area of chemistry.
- The effective written communication of research results.