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Overview

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

At the end of the second semester the results of the project are reported in the form of a dissertation. This paper is usually part of a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Science and is also required for direct entry into a one-year, thesis-only research MSc degree.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Plant Biotechnology
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 ) $3,822.28
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
PGDipSci
Contact

julian.eaton-rye@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Effective analysis and written communication of scientific results.

Overview

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

At the end of the second semester the results of the project are reported in the form of a dissertation. This paper is usually part of a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Science and is also required for direct entry into a one-year, thesis-only research MSc degree.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Plant Biotechnology
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
Contact

Professor Julian Eaton-Rye

Teaching staff
Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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

Effective analysis and written communication of scientific results.

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