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Overview

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Neuroscience
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 18 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
PGDipSci
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.
Contact
neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Students must obtain agreement from a neuroscientist at the University of Otago to supervise them before they are admitted to the programme. The student will be hosted in their supervisor's department.
Paper Structure

Students taking this paper will conduct research to test a novel hypothesis and generate a research report. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department. The research report makes up 33% of the overall workload for the PGDipSci year.

Textbooks
Research articles.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Gain deep knowledge and understanding of a specific area of neuroscience research
  • Understand research methods and analysis
  • Communicate results

Overview

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Neuroscience
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 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.
Limited to
PGDipSci
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.
Contact
neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Students must obtain agreement from a neuroscientist at the University of Otago to supervise them before they are admitted to the programme. The student will be hosted in their supervisor's department.
Paper Structure

Students taking this paper will conduct research to test a novel hypothesis and generate a research report. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department. The research report makes up 33% of the overall workload for the PGDipSci year.

Textbooks
Research articles.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Gain deep knowledge and understanding of a specific area of neuroscience research
  • Understand research methods and analysis
  • Communicate results
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