Program Learning Outcomes - Health Physics and Radiation Science

By the end of the program, students graduating will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, material, physical and life sciences to identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems.
• Find innovative solutions to significant problems and advance the state of knowledge in radiation science.
• Utilize a systems approach to the development and operational performance of radiation science products and processes.
• Understand the principles and practice of sustainable development.
• Apply general principles of science to analyse, develop, operate and evaluate systems, components or processes to fulfill specified requirements.
• Make use of Information Technology and of computer hardware and software to solve problems, to acquire and process data.
• Understand the social, cultural, ethical, environmental, safety and economic consequences of technical decisions in local, national and global context.
• Communicate effectively in written, spoken and visual form with both technical experts and with members of the general public on radiation science matters.
• Take a leadership role in dealing with subjects in both technical and non-technical areas.
• Have strong independent learning and analytical skills and be an effective member of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, either as a team member or as a project manager.
• Recognize and value the alternative outlooks that people from various social, ethnic and religious backgrounds may bring to radiation science.