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 | Neuroscience |
| 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) 2nd Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 25 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
- Students in the first year of their MSc in Neuroscience by papers and thesis.
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
- neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- The neuroscientist who has agreed to supervise your MSc thesis.
- Paper Structure
This paper is intended to allow you to plan and organise all of the background aspects of your MSc research project (for a 2-year MSc degree). In addition you may carry out pilot or preliminary experiments. Completion of NEUR 495 should place you in a good position to conduct the majority of your experimental work and dissertation writing in the second year. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department.
- 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
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 | 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
- MSc
- Eligibility
- Students in the first year of their MSc in Neuroscience by papers and thesis.
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
- neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- The neuroscientist who has agreed to supervise your MSc thesis.
- Paper Structure
This paper is intended to allow you to plan and organise all of the background aspects of your MSc research project (for a 2-year MSc degree). In addition you may carry out pilot or preliminary experiments. Completion of NEUR 495 should place you in a good position to conduct the majority of your experimental work and dissertation writing in the second year. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department.
- 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