Program Learning Outcomes - Applied Bioscience, MSc

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

• Review, summarize and synthesize historic and current knowledge in the existing literature related to a specific scientific discipline/subject.
• Interpret, apply, evaluate and create knowledge in a specific field within Applied Bioscience through application of existing knowledge to complex problems, questions or issues and extend knowledge through research.
• Generate, critically evaluate and interpret scientific data using quantitative, qualitative and appropriate analytical methodologies and techniques.
• Apply the scientific method and processes by formulating questions, designing investigations, synthesizing data to draw conclusions, critically evaluating the data and to make scientifically based decisions.
• Design/conduct experiments in a careful, thoughtful and efficient manner, practicing safe laboratory skills.
• Accurately and effectively communicate complex and/or ambiguous scientific ideas, issues, arguments, analyses and conclusions clearly and effectively in graphic, oral and written formats to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for leadership in complex and evolving/unpredictable environments, including the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility, integrity based on ethical principles, accountability, collaboration and sound judgment in decision‐making.
• Demonstrate competence in selecting and applying contemporary and emerging technologies to support scholarship, knowledge translation and communication.