MSc Artificial Intelligence for Life Sciences at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time interdisciplinary MSc trains students in the knowledge and computational skills needed to apply artificial intelligence to biological datasets in an ethical and robust way. It draws on biosciences, psychology, health and engineering, and centres on a research project in AI for life sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Psychology and School of Biosciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students cover programming in R and Python, machine learning, and statistical and mathematical principles, before studying applications such as natural language processing for text analysis and medical image review. The largest component is the research project, undertaken independently or in a small team under academic supervision.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for research careers in life sciences in academia or industry, and for PhD study applying AI techniques in biosciences, psychology, health and engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (biosciences, chemistry, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience, physics or psychology) with at least one module in probability, statistics or quantitative analysis. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested; no formal supporting statement, but the application form asks applicants to reflect on their previous background and experience relevant to the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,520 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,155 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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