A successful PhD thesis will demonstrate the
candidate's ability to conduct original research and to present the findings of that research to a professional standard. The thesis should give evidence that the candidate has made
a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field. On the award of the degree, the graduate should be a person
capable of conceiving, designing and carrying out high-quality research in the area of their expertise without supervision.
As the highest degree awarded by the University of Otago for research supervised by members of the academic staff,
the PhD requires a high degree of scholarly acumen, independence and perseverance.
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