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Introduction to Major – Systems Biomedical Science

Introduction to Major Systems Biomedical Science

Department of Biological Science, College of Future Convergence

Systems Biomedical Science

To foster global talents specialized in biomedical science applied with bioinformatics and artificial intelligence.

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Systems Biomedical Science

Major Overview

Career After Graduation

  • Biomedical Science Study
  • Bioinformatics
  • ConvergenceRegenerative Medicine Industry
  • ConvergenceOmics Bigdata Analysis

Objectives

  • To foster ‘Biomedical Science Research Experts’ who lead future bioindustry by understanding basics and principles of biomedical science and system biology and incorporating them into medicine, health, and health care fields.
  • To foster ‘Bioinformatics Experts’ who lead future precision medicine by learning theories and technologies of biological science and bioinformation and using creative convergence thinking ability.

Distinctive Features

Similar/Related Department (Major) in Other Schools
Dept. of Systems Biotechnology, Dept. of Biological System, Dept. of Bioinformatics Convergence, Dept. of Bioscience and Bioinformatics
CHA University’s Special Features
– Provide specialized curriculum based on linkage between industrial demands and major ability

Requirements for Course Completion

You must meet at least one of the following criteria

Graduation Thesis Presentation / Major Course Test
Contest Awards Inside or Outside School
Major-Related License
Capstone Design Participation

Major Ability

Career Major Ability
Biomedical Science Study
  • Understanding of Biological Phenomenon and Mechanism
  • Analysis on Cancer Omics
  • Analysis on Cell Culture and Lethal Tumor Effect
  • Gene Manipulation, Proteome Analysis, Molecular Biology Technique
Bioinformatics
  • Bioinformatical Analysis
  • Statistics and Biodata Processing
  • Biological Interpretation of Analysis Results
Regenerative Medicine Industry
  • Analysis on Mechanism of Stem Cell
  • Understanding of Gene Therapy Drug and Individualized Medicine Technologies
Omics Bigdata Analysis
  • Genome Data Processing Technology
  • Genome/Proteome Bigdata Utilization Technology
  • Disease-Causing Gene Identification Method

Recommended 1st and 2nd Major

1st Major
2nd Major
Convergence Career Field
Systems Biomedical Science
Regenerative Biomedical Science
Regenerative Medicine Industry
AI Medical Data
Omics Bigdata Analysis

License

  • Engineer Bioprocess
  • Advanced Data Analytics Professional
  • Certified Life Science Consultant
  • Engineer Information Processing
  • Gene Counselor

Career Introduction

Biomedical Science Study

Duties

  • To study theories and application of life science fields, including biomedical science, biology, and medicine, to explore various complicated biological phenomenon
  • The research and application fields are recently expanded by converging with life science fields including science technologies, such as biochip, nanochip, and DNA analysis software, IT field (bioinformatics), chemistry(biochemical), machinery (biomechanics), electronic field (bioelectronics), and other science technologies

Future Prospects

  • Employment in related career is expected to increase (average annual growth rate of 2.6%, 2019 Korea Occupational Outlook, Korea Employment Information Service)
  • Advancement and commercialization of life science technologies and increase in research and corporate investment are expected to result in employment increase

Bioinformatics

Duties

  • To solve biological problems by using informatics, statistics, computer science, AI, etc.
  • To use analysis tools to identify genes that play key roles from living organism’s DNA sequencing and analyze the relationship between genes and certain diseases

Future Prospects

  • Employment in related career is expected to increase (average annual growth rate of 2.6%, 2019 Korea Occupational Outlook, Korea Employment Information Service)
  • Growth of life science companies, development of science technologies, aging society, and active bio-related studies are expected to result in employment increase.

Regenerative Medicine Industry Convergence Career

Duties

  • An advanced medical technology field that uses human cells, etc., to regenerate or restore human structure or functions and to treat and prevent diseases
  • Includes technologies that use body cell or stem cell to generate new therapeutic cell and tissue and technologies that use various drugs, materials, medical device, etc., to promote regeneration of damaged human body area

Future Prospects

  • The global regenerative medicine industry is expected to record average annual growth rate of 19.8% from 25 billion dollars in 2018 (about 28.4 trillion won) to 76.8 billion dollars (about 86.1 trillion won) in 2024 (2021 Korea BIO, Global Advanced Biopharmaceutical Industry Trend)
  • Regenerative medicine industry is emerging as an alternative therapy for intractable diseases, and it is expected to record continuous growth

Omics Bigdata Analysis Convergence Career

Duties

  • To analyze and research biology-related bigdata generated from genome/proteome analysis
  • To collect information related to genome, discover pattern and rule from collected data, and categorize data

Future Prospects

  • Employment in related career is expected to increase (average annual growth rate of 2.6%, 2019 Korea Occupational Outlook, Korea Employment Information Service)
  • The increasing demand from precision medical diagnosis and treatment and development of AI and IT technologies are expected to result in employment increase