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Overview

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

With the guidance of a member of staff, students will design and conduct an investigation to address a question about human nutrition. This will involve the review of previous literature, the development of a research question, the design of an appropriate data collection procedure, and the analysis and interpretation of the results obtained. The dissertation is designed to develop research skills.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Human Nutrition
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 11 June 2027) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 11 June 2027) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,734.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Contact

human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Staff will vary depending on the supervisor.

Paper Structure

The student works independently, supported by regular meetings with a supervisor, to complete a piece of original research and to write it up in the form of a dissertation.

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this paper students will have:

  • Developed research skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of a research area
  • Further developed their ability to critically appraise and communicate scientific information in the field of human nutrition

Overview

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

With the guidance of a member of staff, students will design and conduct an investigation to address a question about human nutrition. This will involve the review of previous literature, the development of a research question, the design of an appropriate data collection procedure and the analysis and interpretation of the results obtained. The dissertation is designed to develop research skills.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Human Nutrition
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Full Year (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 19 February 2028) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 19 February 2028) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
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.
Contact

human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Staff will vary depending on the supervisor.

Paper Structure

The student works independently, supported by regular meetings with a supervisor, to complete a piece of original research and to write it up in the form of a dissertation.

Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this paper students will have:

  • Developed research skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of a research area
  • Further developed their ability to critically appraise and communicate scientific information in the field of human nutrition
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