Taught course

Artificial Intelligence for Health

Institution
Aston University · School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

To find out more information on entry requirements, visit our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Ready to transform healthcare with intelligent technologies that diagnose faster, personalise treatment and improve patient outcomes?

Course outline

AI is reshaping healthcare, from early disease detection to smarter hospital systems and personalised medicine. This MSc is designed for graduates who want to specialise in AI for health and play a leading role in digital healthcare innovation.

You will explore machine learning, deep learning, biomedical imaging, health data analytics, ethical AI and real-world health applications. Co-designed with AI and medical experts, the programme blends advanced scientific knowledge with hands-on experience solving live healthcare challenges.

With close links to Aston Medical School, NHS partners and industry collaborators, you will gain valuable insight into how AI is transforming clinical environments and health systems. You can also choose to extend your degree through the Professional Practice route, gaining industry experience that should accelerate your career.

Key benefits

  • Specialist health-focused AI training designed with clinicians and industry
  • Practical projects using real healthcare datasets and applied case studies
  • Professional Practice option to extend your degree and gain workplace experience
  • Access to cutting-edge research centres including ACAIRA, E4H and Aston Digital Futures

Where can this degree take me?

Graduates should be prepared for roles across digital health, medical technology and healthcare AI research, including:

  • AI specialist in healthcare settings
  • Health data scientist or data engineer
  • Medical imaging and diagnostics AI specialist
  • Digital health product or technology consultant
  • NHS, public health or government digital innovation roles
  • Research assistant or PhD researcher in AI for health

With growing investment in AI-enabled healthcare globally, you will be well-placed to shape safer, smarter and more equitable health systems.

Fees and funding

UK students
£12, 500
International students
£24, 800

To find out more information on fees and funding, visit our website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Aston Course Enquiries
Email
hello@aston.ac.uk