University College Dublin
Back to CoursesThis Masters programme consolidates core disciplines to address a rapidly increasing skill gap in the healthcare and biomedical research sector. AI is already revolutionising medical imaging, digital pathology, pharmaceutical research, and remote sensing and connected health. In the era of genomic medicine AI will transform the way we diagnose and treat diseases reducing the impact of the healthcare crisis in industrialised countries caused by cancer, obesity and diabetes. It combines teaching in data analytics, machine learning/AI, systems biology, precision medicine, health informatics and connected health.
Dublin, Ireland
12 Months
£ 24,200
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
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The programme is divided into (i) introductory modules (eight mandatory modules and seven optional modules) leading to a graduate diploma (60 ECTS); and (ii) three advanced modules leading to a Master of Science, Medicine degree (90 ECTS).
The introductory modules aim to familiarise students with the basic concepts of biology and medicine through examples and the analysis of relevant data sets. The advanced modules will focus on AI applications and include project work.
Stage 1 - Core
Biological Principles and Cellular Organisation
ANAT40040
Machine Learning (Blended Delivery)
COMP47460
AI for Personalised Medicine
MEIN40330
AI & Digital Pathology: Theory & Practice
PATH40050
Precision Oncology
PATH40060
High Throughput Technologies
PATH40080
AI For Medical Image Analysis
RDGY41710
Stage 1 - Option
Bioinformatics
COMP40400
Data Science in Python
COMP41680
Advanced Machine Learning
COMP47590
Deep Learning
COMP47650
Information Ethics
IS41020
Medical Research Design, Regulations & Ethics
MDCS42240
Professional Skills and Career Development
MDSA40280
Drug Discovery and Development I
PHAR40050
Intro to Genetic Epidemiology
PHPS40880
Clin Info and Decision Support
PHPS41040
Introduction to Biostatistics
PHPS41150
Statistics for Human Genomics
PHPS41180
Data Programming with R
STAT40620
Data Prog with Python (online)
STAT40800
The programme is aimed at computer scientists, data scientists, mathematicians and statisticians.
Entry requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (min 2H2), good computing skills, basic programming skills, and a solid foundation in statistics and mathematics.
If English is not the applicant’s native language, unless the primary degree was read through English medium in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum score of 6.5, overall, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted such as the Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL or Pearson’s Test of English, as per the standard UCD requirements
The fees for MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Medicine & Medical Research may vary from €24,200 to €30,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
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