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Overview

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

At the end of the second semester the results of the project are reported in the form of a dissertation. This paper is usually part of a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Science and is also required for direct entry into a one-year thesis-only research MSc degree.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Genetics
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 18 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
PGDipSci, PGDipAppSc
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

genetics@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Students carry out GENE 480 under supervision of any member of the Genetics research and teaching staff.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate effective written communication and analysis of scientific results.

Overview

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

At the end of the second semester, the results of the project are reported in the form of a dissertation. This paper is usually part of a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Science and is also required for direct entry into a one-year thesis-only research MSc degree.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Genetics
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 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
PGDipSci, PGDipAppSc
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

genetics@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Students carry out GENE 480 under supervision of any member of the Genetics research and teaching staff.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate effective written communication and analysis of scientific results.

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