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Overview

Control of the endocrine system by the brain and the reciprocal effects of hormones on brain structure and function.

An overview of the field of neuroendocrinology, meaning interactions between hormones and the brain. The focus is on topical, cutting-edge research papers, highlighting the latest findings in the field.

About this paper

Paper title Neuroendocrinology
Subject Neuroscience
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (6 May 2026 - 8 July 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,020.07
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

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Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching staff to be confirmed - please contact the Department for more information.

Paper Structure

This paper is taught as small group tutorials.

Teaching Arrangements

All teaching is undertaken on campus.

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, 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
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain an ability to understand and critique current literature and methodologies of neuroendocrinology research and participate in small group presentations and discussions about the merits of published research.

Overview

Control of the endocrine system by the brain and the reciprocal effects of hormones on brain structure and function.

An overview of the field of neuroendocrinology, meaning interactions between hormones and the brain. The focus is on topical, cutting-edge research papers, highlighting the latest findings in the field.

About this paper

Paper title Neuroendocrinology
Subject Neuroscience
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (2 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.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel: 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching staff to be confirmed - please contact the Department for more information.

Paper Structure

This paper is taught as small group tutorials.

Teaching Arrangements

All teaching is undertaken on campus.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, 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
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain an ability to understand and critique current literature and methodologies of neuroendocrinology research and participate in small group presentations and discussions about the merits of published research.
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