Overview
A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Neuroscience |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $6,059.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
- Eligibility
- BSc(Hons) and approved PGDipSci students majoring in Neuroscience should enrol in NEUR 490.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 dissertation. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department. The dissertation makes up 50% of the overall workload for the BSc (Hons) or 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 original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Neuroscience |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (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
- BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
- Eligibility
- BSc(Hons) and approved PGDipSci students majoring in Neuroscience should enrol in NEUR 490.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 dissertation. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department. The dissertation makes up 50% of the overall workload for the BSc (Hons) or 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