Highlighting the growing role of technology in healthcare, Delhi University (DU) on Wednesday launched an online certificate course titled ‘Application of Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences’.
The course was inaugurated by Professor Yogesh Singh, DU VC, who emphasized the need for future-ready medical professionals with technical skills.
Professor Singh said, “In the future, we will need technology-oriented doctors. So courses like this are very necessary.” He suggested that weekend offline courses should be introduced alongside online learning to enhance practical opportunities.
Regarding concerns over artificial intelligence replacing human jobs, the venture capital firm said concerns surrounding AI are similar to those that arose with the advent of computers. He said, “But there is no need to fear. Many jobs will evolve with AI. We cannot rely completely on AI. We cannot completely replace the role of humans.” He added: “Machines can understand, but where do they collect the information? That’s why not every task can be machine-based.” He further said, “Samaj ki samaj ko vikshit karna hi shiksha hai.”
This course is conducted under the auspices of the DU Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council and consists of eight modules. Offered entirely in online mode for 15 weeks, classes will be held for two hours each day on Saturdays and Sundays. The number of participants in each batch is 50.
Eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree (NHEQF level 5.5) in computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or life sciences, and a healthcare field such as MBBS, nursing, or pharmacy.
The main objective of this course is to provide participants with a strong foundation in AI applications in health sciences, allowing them to design, evaluate, and interpret medical AI systems. The program also aims to foster interdisciplinary problem solving, ethical awareness, and translational impact in medical innovation.
