
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
For information about tuition fees, please contact UCD using the enquiry form.
Location
Dublin, Ireland
About the programme
The Artificial Intelligence for Medicine and Medical Research at University College Dublin combines teaching in AI and machine learning (ML), precision medicine, systems biology, bioinformatics and computational biology. The programme consists of (i) introductory modules that aim to familiarise students with the basic concepts of biology and medicine through examples and the analysis of relevant data sets and (ii) advanced modules focusing on AI/ML applications in omics/image analysis and include project work.
Career opportunities:
Graduates are highly sought after for technical roles that require a deep understanding of both AI and the healthcare landscape. Common career paths include positions as AI engineers, data scientists, and bioinformatics specialists within the biopharmaceutical industry and clinical research centres.
Many alumni have secured roles at prestigious organisations such as Novartis and Optum. Additionally, the programme provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies, with former students progressing to PhD research at world-renowned institutions including Harvard Medical School and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Modules and Topics
- Skills and Career Development
- High Throughput technologies
- Genomics enabled Drug Discover
- Medical Research Design, Regulations & Ethics
- Precision Oncology
- Biology
- AI for Personalised Medicine









