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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 14 June 2027) (Distance learning) 1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 14 June 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,648.54 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Eligibility
Normally taken by students in the papers-year for a Master's degree by papers and thesis.
- Contact
- human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Students complete preliminary reading on a research topic, complete a significant part of a literature review including outline, identify key considerations for ethics applications, and present a seminar on their proposed research project.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Regular meetings set in consultation with a supervisor.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork, scholarship, communication.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this paper students will have further developed their ability to communicate technical information and to critically appraise scientific literature in the field of human nutrition.
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (Distance learning) 1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| 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
- Eligibility
Normally taken by students in the papers-year for a Master's degree by papers and thesis.
- Contact
- human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website.
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Students complete preliminary reading on a research topic, complete a significant part of a literature review including outline, identify key considerations for ethics applications, and present a seminar on their proposed research project.
- Teaching Arrangements
Regular meetings set in consultation with a supervisor.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
By the end of this paper, students will have further developed their ability to communicate technical information and to critically appraise scientific literature in the field of human nutrition.