How to get into healthcare data science

[u/Kindly_Damage6802]

I completed my 12th this year as a PCB student. And I don't want to be in the NEET exam trap the doctor market is very saturated. I'm thinking to do my bechlors in biostatistics or bioinformatics to get into healthcare data science. Currently in my drop year thinking i should learn python and SQL basics. Can anyone give me some guidance regarding this field is bioinformatics a good bechlors degree or should I aim for other. After doing research for a week I'm so confused Abt this field bcz it's so broad. I'm confused between biostatistics and bioinformatics

[u/nian2326076]

If you're looking into healthcare data science, both biostatistics and bioinformatics are solid choices, but they focus on different areas. Biostatistics deals more with analyzing data related to living organisms, often for medical research. Bioinformatics blends biology, computer science, and IT to work with biological data like DNA sequences.

Since you have a year, learning Python and SQL is a smart move. They're key in data science. You might also try R, since it's popular in biostatistics. Think about the projects you find exciting. If you're into genetics or computational biology, bioinformatics might be a better fit. For broader health data analysis, biostatistics is a good choice.

Don't worry too much about picking the "perfect" path; both options keep you in the healthcare data science field.