Minor in Biomedical Informatics for MBBS Students
Overview
The Minor in Biomedical Informatics at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine prepares undergraduates for the AI-driven digital medicine era by integrating healthcare, data science, AI, and information technology. Students gain core skills in data management, large language models, biomedical data analysis, and medical decision support systems. The program also cultivates competencies in evidence-based clinical decision-making, effective communication, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship. Graduates emerge equipped to use data effectively, enhance patient outcomes through data management and analytics, and lead innovative clinical projects. They play a vital role in advancing healthcare practices through technology-driven solutions.
All first-year medical students in the coming academic year 2024/2025 are required to complete this Minor during their undergraduate candidature.
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Curriculum
The Minor consists of five courses, two of which - Digital Literacy in Healthcare and Data Literacy in Healthcare - are embedded within the NUS Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education.
The comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain proficiency in using data effectively, enhancing patient outcomes through data management and analytics while fostering seamless information flow across healthcare IT systems. By empowering medical students with these essential skills, the Minor in Biomedical Informatics positions them to lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.