This paper is an introduction to professional practice as a scientist and is required for MSc(Res) degree students. This paper may be taken by MSc degree students if they have a research supervisor. It will focus on skills and practices for successful research in science.

Teaching Periods and Locations

Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
25A (HAM) Paper outline	A Trimester : 24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025	Hamilton	On-campus	100% internal assessment
25A (TGA) Paper outline	A Trimester : 24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025	Tauranga	On-campus	100% internal assessment
25B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Hamilton	On-campus	100% internal assessment
25B (TGA) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Tauranga	On-campus	100% internal assessment

Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
25A (HAM)	$1,211
25A (TGA)	$1,211
25B (HAM)	$1,211
25B (TGA)	$1,211

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
25A (HAM)	$5,363
25A (TGA)	$5,363
25B (HAM)	$5,363
25B (TGA)	$5,363

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

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Subject regulations

SCIEN501

Teaching Periods and Locations

Indicative Fees

Available subjects

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Ecology and Biodiversity

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