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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.

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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
Teaching staff

Dr Meredith Peddie

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.

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
Teaching staff

Dr Meredith Peddie

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.

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