University of Derby

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

University of Derby

Course overview

Explore the ethical applications of AI tools and how these can be incorporated into our healthcare system Open your mind to what the future of our healthcare system could look like and become a graduate in demand by employers Build a set of key fundamental skills that will help you to be at the front of development in this area Play your part in improving the future of our healthcare system and increase detection of illnesses and diseases

Key highlights

  • Explores ethical applications of AI tools in healthcare
  • Covers incorporating AI tools into the healthcare system
  • Builds fundamental skills for developing healthcare AI
  • Focuses on using AI to improve illness and disease detection

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • A-level: BBC — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • T-level: Merit — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit.
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM GCSE: N/A Access to HE: A minimum of Distinction: 15 credits, Merit: 24 credits, Pass: 6 credits.

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Health data analyst
  • Clinical informatics specialist
  • AI developer (healthcare)
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Digital health project officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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