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
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 17 June 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,385.56 |
| 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.