Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the HIS PhD program will:

  1. Demonstrate and deconstruct systematic knowledge of Health Information Science as a diverse and interdisciplinary field of study; Critically relate Health Information Science to cognate disciplines

  2. Assess and creatively utilize inquiry to draw valid conclusions based on sound analysis of data related to research problems within Health Information Science

  3. Critically appraise and evaluate theoretical approaches and current issues associated with the study and application of knowledge translation and mobilization in diverse health contexts

  4. Generate and produce new knowledge in Health Information Sciences and related fields based on evaluation of health, information, and technology using an equity and culturally-sensitive lens

  5. Recognize and appreciate the broader historical, political, economic, cultural, social, and technological contexts of HIS

  6. Apply evidence-based knowledge to understand the needs of diverse health user groups and effectively mobilize HIS knowledge

  7. Interpret and examine existing and emerging technologies in relation to the dissemination and application of health information

  8. Conceptualize, design, and produce original research that contributes new scholarly knowledge within their area of Health Information Science expertise while meeting disciplinary expectations of rigour and relevance

  9. Reflexively critique the partial nature of Health Information Science knowledge and the power asymmetries of dominant Health Information Science methodologies from the perspectives of impacted communities

  10. Advance their own scholarly development and learning and, where appropriate, be able to support, mentor and learn from the scholarly development and learning of others, including faculty, peers and students

  11. To make graduates of the PhD programme well equipped for the world of work. Students will be able to communicate complex and/or ambiguous ideas, issues, and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to create, develop and exchange research knowledge to influence and benefit society

Approved by the HIS Program Committee 18 October 2022