Seeing that the master's thesis is novel, can you apply for a patent by citing it in your own work field?

Quote other people's content as long as it is clearly marked. If you want to apply for a patent, you can refer to the Intellectual Property Law. I remember that the premise of successful patent application is that no one in the field you applied for has had such innovation. If you really don't feel at ease, then you should indicate that you are quoting other people's things, and then report it to the patent office for application to see if it can pass.