Artificial Intelligence for Biomedicine and Healthcare MSc

About this degree

This MSc programme provides foundational AI training with a focus on the biomedical and healthcare applications of AI, enabling you to become a rigorous AI practitioner. The degree will give you fundamental skills and knowledge to make a difference within interdisciplinary biomedical and healthcare environments.

UCL Computer Science is renowned for its role in AI breakthroughs. It was part of the development of AlphaGo – the first computer programme to defeat a professional human Go player. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme gives you opportunities to interact with experts from the biomedical and clinical sciences, as well as the social sciences and the humanities. Delivered in the heart of London, this programme also enables you to study in the AI Growth Capital of Europe.

Our one-of-a-kind learning environment brings possibilities of future employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in AI within the biomedicine and healthcare sectors. From accurate diagnosis and treatment of diseases to drug discovery and healthcare resource allocation, AI is transforming the delivery of curative and preventative medicine worldwide.

By joining us, you have the opportunity to become part of the next generation of AI practitioners, with the ability to use technology to find creative solutions for biomedicine and healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to work with an industry partner through your dissertation, applying your skills and knowledge to solve a real-world problem in this field.

This unique, interdisciplinary programme will teach students how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have a transformative effect on biomedicine and healthcare. This MSc enables you to develop complex technical skills and use them to craft forward-thinking biomedical and healthcare solutions powered by AI. Taught at UCL, an international home of AI breakthroughs and medical excellence, graduates of this programme will be equipped with sought-after specialist skills, ideal for a rapidly growing sector.

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or an international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a highly quantitative subject such as computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or the physical sciences. Relevant work experience may also be considered. Additionally, applicants must be comfortable with undergraduate mathematics in areas such as linear algebra and calculus. Evidence should be included within the application to demonstrate suitable mathematical skills (to at least A level Mathematics standard), analytical skills and programming experience in a procedural language.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

As this is the second year the programme has run, alumni information is not yet available. We expect focus on biomedicine and healthcare in this degree will make you particularly suitable for roles in public sector and private sector big-pharma, biotech, and healthcare, as well as entrepreneurial roles in the world of biomedical and healthcare start-ups.