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Overview

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Healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data science, and digital technologies. The MSc in AI in Health has been designed for ambitious graduates and professionals who want to be at the forefront of this change—developing, deploying, and evaluating AI solutions that improve health outcomes and transform health systems worldwide.

Key benefits

  • Learn Through Real-World Application : Move beyond theory by working on practical healthcare AI challenges, industry-informed projects, and a jointly supervised capstone project addressing real healthcare needs.
  • Develop In-Demand Skills: Build expertise in analytical and generative AI, health data science, implementation, and health innovation - skills that are increasingly sought after across health and life sciences sectors.
  • Engage with Industry and Health Partners: Benefit from opportunities to interact with healthcare providers, regulators, technology companies, and innovators operating at the cutting edge of AI in health.
  • Enhance Career Prospects: Prepare for leadership and specialist roles across health technology companies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations, public health agencies, health providers, regulators, research institutions, and start-ups in the sector.

Course essentials

Our MSc in AI for Health focuses on the practical application of AI in real-world health settings. You will learn how to work with health data, develop AI and machine learning solutions, understand UK health systems and regulation, and translate innovative technologies into safe, effective, and scalable health solutions. Through hands-on projects in NHS and industry, students will develop the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed to drive AI-enabled transformation.  

Whether you come from a background in computer science, engineering, health sciences, medicine, or a related field, this programme will prepare you to become a new generation of health AI leaders capable of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.  

Course aims

  • Equip students with a global perspective on health innovation through fostering an understanding of health systems, regulatory environment, and approaches to digital transformation.
  • Cultivate the ability to apply AI responsibly and effectively in healthcare settings, recognising the technical, organisational, societal, and human factors that influence successful adoption and impact.
  • Promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking in the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that improve patient outcomes, population health, and operational efficiency.
  • Foster critical engagement with emerging technologies and evidence, enabling students to navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape and contribute to the future direction of AI in health.

Application closing date guidance

This course will be open for applications in October 2026. Key application dates and deadlines will be available from October.

This course will open for applications in October 2026. Full details of modules, fees and key application dates will also be available from October 2026. 

Base campus

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Guy’s Campus

Tucked next to London Bridge and the historic Borough Market, Guy's Campus is a close-knit home for health and science students. With cutting-edge labs and buzzing central location, it offers an inspiring and unique place to study.