Delhi University launches online certificate course on AI in health sciences; offers 50 seats

The University of Delhi has launched an online certificate course titled “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences.” The classes for the certificate course will be held over 15 weeks, on Saturdays and Sundays, for two hours each day. A total of 50 seats have been allotted for each batch.

According to the DU statement, the certificate course will cover eight modules. Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or life sciences and healthcare disciplines such as MBBS, nursing, and pharmacy are eligible to apply for the certificate course.

The AI certificate course was launched on February 4 in New Delhi by the vice-chancellor of Delhi University, Yogesh Singh. The online certificate course will be conducted under the Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council of the University of Delhi.

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DU launches AI certificate course

Delhi University’s new certificate course AI in health sciences aims to provide participants with a strong foundation in the application of artificial intelligence in health sciences, while also promoting ethical understanding, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world medical applications.

“The future requires doctors and healthcare professionals with strong technological skills, and such courses are crucial in preparing students. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct in-person classes on weekends in addition to online learning,” the VC said.

“Like computers, artificial intelligence may replace some jobs, but there is no need to fear it, as it will also create new opportunities; moreover, humans cannot be completely replaced by machines,” the VC added.