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.
GENE 495 is a paper on preparation for carrying out a research project in which students use their own research topic to fulfil the requirements for assessment. The objective of this paper is to allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project and to provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Genetics |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,401.99 |
| 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
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Students carry out GENE 495 under supervision of any member of the Genetics research and teaching staff.
- Paper Structure
Students are based in a research laboratory. They are required to prepare a review of the relevant scientific literature, to prepare a research proposal and to carry out and report on preliminary research for their project.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The objectives of this paper are to
- Allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project
- Provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field
Timetable
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.
GENE 495 is a paper on preparation for carrying out a research project in which students use their own research topic to fulfil the requirements for assessment. The objective of this paper is to allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project and to provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Genetics |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 17 June 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 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. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Students carry out GENE 495 under supervision of any member of the Genetics research and teaching staff.
- Paper Structure
Students are based in a research laboratory. They are required to prepare a review of the relevant scientific literature, to prepare a research proposal and to carry out and report on preliminary research for their project.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The objectives of this paper are to:
- Allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project
- Provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field