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.
This paper is designed to introduce two-year MSc students to laboratory research from the commencement of their MSc studies. The results are presented in a brief written report and an oral presentation at the end of the first year. A passing mark in PLBI 495 at a B grade or better is required to advance to the thesis-only year of the two-year MSc degree programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Plant Biotechnology |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,822.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PLBI 496
- Limited to
- MSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will develop proficiency in research design in preparation for the subsequent thesis-only research year.
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.
This paper is designed to introduce two-year MSc students to laboratory research from the commencement of their MSc studies. The results are presented in a brief written report and an oral presentation at the end of the first year. A passing mark in PLBI 495 at a B grade or better is required to advance to the thesis-only year of the two-year MSc degree programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Plant Biotechnology |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 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. |
- Restriction
- PLBI 496
- Limited to
- MSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop proficiency in research design in preparation for the subsequent thesis-only research year.