MSc Artificial Intelligence for Medicine and Health at University of Bristol

Programme overview

AI is set to transform the future of healthcare innovation, from disease diagnosis and therapeutic development to patient management. Become part of the future of medicine and health by training in a vibrant, cutting-edge AI environment. This programme offers a unique opportunity to lead in one of medicine's fastest-growing fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Bristol Medical School | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Based at the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, students can expect excellent access whether living locally or commuting. Our blended delivery allows for a mix of online and in-person teaching, while focused contact time for Health and Life Science streams is designed to support working professionals. Core units will: cover the fundamentals/foundations of AI help you gain confidence in applying and critically evaluating AI tools in medicine and health address responsible innovation and adoption of AI tools for Health explore the ethical, legal, and governance considerations surrounding AI.

Career pathways

On completion of this programme you will: have learned to evaluate and implement emerging technologies responsibly be ready to innovate across research, practice, industry, or policy have addressed critical skills gaps in medical AI have built strong technical and professional competencies. This MSc is aligned with national priorities (such as the NHS 10-year plan) to upskill tens of thousands of AI professionals by 2030, supporting workforce (e.g. the NHS) development and opening opportunities across public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Clinical-related subject (such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health professions); Science (such as Biology, Bioscience, Neuroscience, Psychological science); OR degree in Engineering, Computer science, Technology, Mathematics discipline. We may also accept wider range of subjects related to Health study fields, such as Anthropology, Global Health, Health Management, Health Economics or Health Law. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,100 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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