Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Innovation PhD with Integrated Study at University of Edinburgh

Four-year PhD with integrated study that trains interdisciplinary researchers to develop and implement artificial intelligence approaches for biomedical, clinical and health problems. It suits applicants with relatively little prior computer science or mathematics exposure, such as clinicians, allied health professionals and biomedical scientists.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Informatics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research is organised into four themes: AI for Genomic Medicine, AI for Biomedical Imaging, AI for Cellular and Molecular Systems Medicine, and AI for Biomedical and Health Informatics. Years 1 to 3 combine compulsory and elective courses with training in ethics, responsible research, entrepreneurship, patient and public involvement and communication, plus a 3-month placement project with an external partner.

Career pathways

Graduates with skills spanning biomedical and computational science are in demand, with opportunities to work with public and private sector partners and bespoke career training.

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