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    Overview

    The development, implementation and reporting of an original individual research project, supervised by a Dunedin-based PBRF-eligible School of Pharmacy staff member and approved by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.

    The core component of this paper is the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of an original individual research project as a 15 000 word dissertation (maximum, excluding references). Learning in this paper is driven by the student; with the supervisor guiding the student through the process. This paper will start in the summer, prior to the start of the 4th year, and will continue until the end of semester 2.

    About this paper

    Paper title Honours Research Project
    Subject Pharmacy
    EFTS 0.1988
    Points 36 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,748.64
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.55
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BPharm(Hons)
    Contact

    Dr Ailsa McGregor

    Teaching staff

    Dr Ailsa McGregor

    Paper Structure
    • Literature Review
    • Research
    • Interim Presentation
    • Dissertation Presentation
    • Poster Presentation
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Course outline

    The core component of this paper is the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of an original individual research project as a 15,000-word dissertation.

     

          

     

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this paper, students will be able to:

    • Formulate research questions based on an in-depth knowledge of their chosen area of research.
    • Implement research including the ability to generate a hypothesis, design experiments to test the hypothesis, and to carry out experimental work.
    • Critically evaluate their own work and current and relevant literature pertinent to their research project.
    • Understand and apply knowledge of research methodologies, ethical issues and health and safety issues pertaining to research.
    • Communicate in-depth their research (information, arguments and analyses).

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 9 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Overview

    The development, implementation and reporting of an original individual research project, supervised by a Dunedin-based PBRF-eligible School of Pharmacy staff member and approved by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.

    The core component of this paper is the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of an original individual research project as a 15 000 word dissertation (maximum, excluding references). Learning in this paper is driven by the student; with the supervisor guiding the student through the process. This paper will start in the summer, prior to the start of the 4th year, and will continue until the end of semester 2.

    About this paper

    Paper title Honours Research Project
    Subject Pharmacy
    EFTS 0.1988
    Points 36 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,748.64
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.55
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BPharm(Hons)
    Contact

    Dr Ailsa McGregor

    Teaching staff

    Dr Ailsa McGregor

    Paper Structure
    • Literature Review
    • Research
    • Interim Presentation
    • Dissertation Presentation
    • Poster Presentation
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Course outline

    The core component of this paper is the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of an original individual research project as a 15,000-word dissertation.

     

          

     

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this paper, students will be able to:

    • Formulate research questions based on an in-depth knowledge of their chosen area of research.
    • Implement research including the ability to generate a hypothesis, design experiments to test the hypothesis, and to carry out experimental work.
    • Critically evaluate their own work and current and relevant literature pertinent to their research project.
    • Understand and apply knowledge of research methodologies, ethical issues and health and safety issues pertaining to research.
    • Communicate in-depth their research (information, arguments and analyses).

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 9 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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