Master in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation (Healthcare) MSc / PGDip / PGCert

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The practice-oriented capstone project in the third term lets you create a dissertation centred on an AI healthcare application of your choice, applying the knowledge gained across the programme to a real-world problem. The project is supervised by faculty members who are active in policy and industry, ensuring relevance to current practice.

The twelve-month full-time route is divided into three semesters: Term One introduces methods for identifying clinical needs and evaluating a range of AI technologies without requiring coding skills; Term Two covers the regulatory framework, governance and ethical responsibilities of AI products in healthcare; Term Three focuses on a substantial project that synthesises the previous learning. Throughout the semesters you engage in seminars, small-group discussions and hands-on assignments that reinforce theory with practice.

Designed for clinicians, engineers, managers and others working in health services, the MSc in AI Implementation (Healthcare) prepares you to lead multidisciplinary teams that deliver responsible and impactful AI solutions across the NHS and beyond. Graduates move into roles such as AI implementation leads, innovation managers or policy advisors within hospitals, MedTech firms and health-technology regulators.