Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Understand how research and inquiry lead to the creation of new knowledge.
- Critically evaluate research and scholarship in medical physics.
- Present scientific findings both orally and in written form, to thesis level.
- Address research topics of current relevance.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to a clinically-relevant research project in the field.
- Communicate effectively and possess the interpersonal skills that are necessary to function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary
environment.
- Justify decisions made and conclusions drawn about the project, when questioned.
- Act in a professional and ethical way as required for a career as a medical physicist.
- Understand the importance of how career-long continuing education to keep scientific knowledge and skills current, and to
appraise the scientific literature in a largely autonomous manner.
- Draw on a suite of transferrable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, scientific report writing, communication skills,
team-work, independent work, professional networking and project management.
Indicative Module Content:
This is a research project module. Students apply their knowledge and skills to a research problem in an academic/clinical environment.