Program Related Skills
Academic courses in this program provide opportunities to develop the following types of skills. Check out our My Career Centre webpage to learn how to articulate skills you’ve developed in your program to employers and/or academic admissions committees in our Skills from your Academics module (under our ‘Assess Yourself’ section). Make a career counselling or an employment strategy appointment to discuss how you can demonstrate these skills to employers.
- Data Analysis: Utilize statistical software & frameworks to analyze quantitative data to determine trends & significance.
- Oral / Written Communication: Effectively explain complex scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, in both written and verbal formats.
- Research: Conduct literature reviews and lab experiments using experimental design to gather, evaluate and synthesize evidence-based information.
- Technical Knowledge: Experience with state-of-the-art technology and instruments, following safety regulations and quality control procedures to ensure accurate & ethical data collection, analysis and interpretation.
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Updated April 2025