Biomedical Informatics — study plan

University of Sharjah College of Computing and Informatics

Credit hours: 124
Levels: 8
Courses: 44
Degree: bachelor

The Biomedical Informatics study plan at University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0201102	Arabic Language	3
0202112	English for Academic Purposes	3
1501100	Introduction to IT (English)	3
1450101	General Biology 1	3
1450107	General Biology Lab	1
1440131	Calculus I	3

Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1420101	General Chemistry (1)	3
1501116	Programming I	4
GEN-ELECT	University Elective Courses 1 Elective	3
1440211	Linear Algebra I	3
1420102	General Chemistry (1) Lab	1

Semester 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0104100	Islamic Culture	3
GEN-ELECT	University Elective Courses 2 Elective	3
1501211	Programming II	3
0302200	Fund. of Innovation & Entrep.	3
1501279	Discrete Structures	3
1450102	General Biology 2	3

Semester 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1440281	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	3
0204102	UAE Society	3
1501318	Programming for Bioinformatics	3
1430113	Physics for Medical Sciences	3
0900101	Human Biology (1)	3
1501215	Data Structures	3

Semester 5 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1450303	Bioinformatics Lab	1
1501330	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
1450302	Bioinformatics	3
1501263	Introduction to Database Management Systems	3
0900324	Biomedical Ethics	1
1501332	Machine Learning for Bioinformatics	3

Semester 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1501364	Big Data Analytics	3
1501392	Practical Training - BI	3
1450341	Molecular Genetics	3
1501250	Networking Fundamentals	3
1501391	Junior Project in Bioinformatics	2
1501371	Design&Analysis of Algorithms	3

Semester 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0900307	Introduction to Systems Biology Modelling	3
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 1 Elective	3
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 2 Elective	3
1501435	Medical Image Processing	3
1501497	Senior Project in Bioinformatics	3

Semester 8 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MAJ-ELECT	Major Elective Courses 3 Elective	3
1450453	Protein Biotechnology & Eng.	3
0900412	Statistical Genomics	3
0900409	Computational Genomics	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Biomedical Informatics

How many credit hours is Biomedical Informatics at University of Sharjah?

Biomedical Informatics at University of Sharjah requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.

How many years is Biomedical Informatics at University of Sharjah?

The study plan for Biomedical Informatics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Biomedical Informatics award?

Biomedical Informatics at University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.