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 | Physiology |
| 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
- MSc
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website
- Teaching staff
Course Convener: Professor Daryl Schwenke
Students will work with a previously agreed upon supervisor within the Department.
- 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 will carry out pilot or preliminary experiments. Completion of PHSL 495 should place you in a good position to conduct the majority of your experimental work and dissertation writing in the second year.
Please note, we encourage students to consider completing a 400-level degree programme instead of the first-year MSc and subsequently complete a 1-year MSc degree. - Teaching Arrangements
- The paper extends throughout the academic year.
- Textbooks
Readings consist of original research articles.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the physiology of a specific area of research
- Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
- Develop oral and written scientific communication skills
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 | Physiology |
| 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
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website.
- Teaching staff
Course Convener: Professor Daryl Schwenke
Students will work with a previously agreed upon supervisor within the Department.
- 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 will carry out pilot or preliminary experiments. Completion of PHSL 495 should place you in a good position to conduct the majority of your experimental work and dissertation writing in the second year.
Please note, we encourage students to consider completing a 400-level degree programme instead of the first-year MSc and subsequently complete a 1-year MSc degree.
- Teaching Arrangements
- The paper extends throughout the academic year.
- Textbooks
Readings consist of original research articles.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the physiology of a specific area of research
- Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
- Develop oral and written scientific communication skills