An Ecosystem Approach to Developing and Implementing a Cocreated Bachelor's Degree in Digital Health and Biomedical...

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Biomedical Engineering Education

Background:

• The healthcare sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation.
• There is a growing demand for professionals skilled in both technology and healthcare.
• Existing educational programs may not fully address these evolving needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the cocreation and development of a novel Bachelor's degree program.
• To establish an educational ecosystem-centered approach for Digital Health and Biomedical Innovation.
• To address unmet labor market demands in the digital health era.

Main Methods:

• A multidisciplinary, intersectoral, and collaborative framework was employed.
• Over 60 organizations participated in needs assessment, curriculum development, and program promotion.
• The program integrates technological, research, management, clinical, and biomedical concepts.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive Bachelor's degree program, SauD InoB, was successfully developed.
• The program involved extensive collaboration with diverse external organizations.
• The curriculum is designed to foster transdisciplinary skills.

Conclusions:

• The developed program effectively responds to the need for skilled professionals in digital health.
• The collaborative, ecosystem-centered approach ensures curriculum relevance and industry alignment.
• Graduates will be equipped to navigate complex healthcare scenarios and drive innovation.