This 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. This course combines teaching in data analytics, AI and machine learning (ML), systems biology, precision medicine, health informatics and connected health.
Modules on offer cover the following major themes of data analysis in biomedicine including:
This course is eligible for UCD Global Excellence Scholarships. For more information on these scholarships and application details visit this link.
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Applications are currently open for the 2024-25 September intake and can be made via the UCD applications page.
The programme is aimed at computer scientists, data scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians. We also offer the course for biologists who have good computer skills. Entry requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2H1), good programming skills and a solid foundation in statistics/mathematics or biology.
On successful completion of the programme students will be able to:
The programme is delivered by traditional face to face lectures, tutorials, together with online, synchronous and asynchronous. Teaching. Modes of delivery will vary across modules and face to face attendance, on campus, will be required on a regular basis.
A range of assessment strategies including, written assignments, practical assessments, written examinations, reports, and research projects will be employed across the modules.
The programme is aimed at computer scientists, data scientists, mathematicians and statisticians. We also offer the course for biologists who have good computer skills.
Entry requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (min 2H1), good programming skills, and a solid foundation in statistics/mathematics or biology.
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 programme major is open through the UCD online applications system www.ucd.ie/apply (see code X903 full-time or X984 part-time).
This course is eligible for UCD Global Excellence Scholarships. For more information on these scholarships and application details visit this link.
As programmes fees are subject to change, please consult the Fees & Grants Office website for the relevant fee.
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Dr Vadim Zhernovkov Email: vadim.zhernovkov@ |
Postgraduate Medicine Administrator
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