Are you ready to shape the future of scientific discovery? Equip yourself with cutting-edge AI skills to be at the forefront of complex, real-world challenges.

AI is revolutionising scientific research and driving breakthroughs and innovation: from the development of new materials to drug discovery, genomics, diagnosing patients, green energy, and even generating research ideas. This distinctive new Master’s programme is designed is for talented science and maths graduates to lead the future of AI for Science.

Taught by world-leading academics from across our science and health faculties, and further enriched by expertise from our social sciences, arts, humanities and business schools, this programme will give you the AI skills you need in the context of the ethical, legal and environmental applications and implications of AI for the future of scientific discovery.

Elevating your expertise in a rapidly changing world, you will be trained as a flexible AI adopter by working on group projects based on real-world challenges from industry and academia. You will also have the opportunity to take a final year project in a laboratory or industry-based challenge with external partners.

Why study this course?

1. Elevate your existing scientific or mathematical expertise with a thorough grounding in AI, its foundations, and techniques for machine learning and artificial intelligence application.
2. Study in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to research facilities and external partners in industry, government and non-profit agencies.
3. Acquire highly valued leadership and collaboration skills, alongside the creativity and adaptability to apply AI techniques to real-world scientific problems.
4. Develop the entrepreneurial mindset that drives business and research
5. Understand the ethical, legal and environmental context for the next generation of AI
6. Be inspired by research-led teaching from recognised leaders in their field.

Example modules*

Required

• Foundations of AI

• Responsible AI

• Machine Learning

• Programming in Action

• Science Application & Engagement at the Forefront of AI

Optional 

• Entrepreneurship in AI

• Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society

• Quantum information, computing and algorithms

• Intelligence and autonomy

• Applied systems thinking

• Advanced Topics in AI – AI and Robotics Engineering

* King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Modules offered may change: we suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Applications open October 2025 for September 2026 entry. Register your interest to stay updated.