Course Code: BME219

Synopsis

The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the Singapore Healthcare system and how hospital is run locally and how the BME department functions within the context of a hospital’s operations.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Basic principles in healthcare economics and healthcare systems
  • Overview of Singapore healthcare system
  • Overview of healthcare financing in Singapore
  • Overview of Healthcare Services & the Biomedical Sciences Industry in Singapore
  • Overview of Hospital Operations and the Biomedical Department
  • Case studies on hospital operations and decision-making

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the basic principles of healthcare economics
  • Compare the different healthcare systems and challenges faced
  • Explain the structure and dynamics in the Singapore healthcare system
  • Illustrate the operational aspect of a hospital
  • Solve practical issues with regards to hospital operations
  • Analyze the decision-making processes in the healthcare industry

Who Should Attend

Executive working in healthcare industry


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

BME219 provides an overview of the Singapore healthcare system and hospital operations, highlighting the role of biomedical engineering, supporting employment and upskilling in healthcare technology and hospital management.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekLessonDayTimeTopic
11Thursday7pm - 10pmBasic principles in healthcare economics and healthcare systems
32Thursday7pm - 10pmOverview of Singapore Healthcare system
53Thursday7pm - 10pmOverview of Healthcare financing in Singapore
74Thursday7pm - 10pmOverview of Healthcare Services & the Biomedical Sciences Industry in Singapore
95Thursday7pm - 10pmOverview of Hospital Operations and the Biomedical Department
116Thursday7pm - 10pmCase studies on hospital operations and decision-making

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Online Test, Written Exam

 

Trainer Info

Ms Anjna Vij Nihalani is a healthcare administration educator with over 25 years in global medical and academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins Singapore and Mount Sinai Medical Center. She teaches at SUSS, Murdoch University and Kaplan, drawing on extensive operational, policy, and public-affairs experience. She holds a Master of Health Services Administration from The George Washington University.



Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $1,753.00$1,461.00$1,461.00 $1,461.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,022.70$1,022.70$1,022.70
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D)
$1,753.00$438.30$438.30$438.30
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$157.77$39.45$39.45$39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $292.20$292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)
$1,910.77$477.75$185.55$185.55

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 


For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]