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

Depth and breadth of knowledge

• Explain the chemical and physical underpinnings of life;
• Explain and integrate the key concepts of living systems such as biological diversity and its evolution, cellular organization, transmission of biological information, structure-function relationships, and functioning of physiological systems;
• Apply the scientific method including formulating a hypothesis, designing studies, and drawing conclusions.

Knowledge of methodologies

• Demonstrate a set of core field and laboratory-based observations, measurements and sampling techniques;
• Identify and depict patterns in biological data;
• Acquire, process and analyze data using appropriate bibliographic, mathematical and statistical techniques.

Application of knowledge

• Acquire and collate the information and data relevant to a given biological question and objectively interpret them to draw an informed conclusion;
• Use key concepts and methodologies in applied situations ranging from advanced laboratory to work and research settings.

Communication skills

• Develop and defend logical, coherent arguments;
• Disseminate biological information in written and oral format to scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Awareness of limits of knowledge

• Evaluate recent advances in biological knowledge and recognize the limits of the scientific process.

Autonomy and professional capacity

• Demonstrate professional work habits and ethical conduct when working individually or as part of a team.