Research course

UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence

Institution
University of Edinburgh · Artificial Intelligence
Qualifications
MSc by researchPhD

Entry requirements

2020 entry:

A UK 2.1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or a related discipline.
Applicants coming directly from a bachelors or masters degree are welcome.
2021 entry:
A UK 2.1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or a related discipline.
Applicants with a UK 2.1 honours degrees, or its international equivalent, in biomedical science are also welcomed.
Applicants coming directly from a bachelors or masters degree are welcome.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence grows from the realisation that AI technologies will play a central role leveraging data to transform our understanding and practice of biomedicine. Delivering such a step change will require training a new cadre of scientists operating at the intersection of computer science and biomedicine, building AI systems which are effective, ethical and empowering to scientists and users alike.

The CDT offers an interdisciplinary training programme covering technical AI skills, biomedical foundations and individually tailored training on understanding the societal aspects of Biomedical AI. It builds on a collaboration between several centres of excellence within the University with a long history of collaboration: the School of Informatics, the School of Biological Sciences, the MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, the Usher Institute of Population Health Science and Informatics, and the School of Social and Political Sciences. Together, these institutes provide a unique breadth and depth of expertise, as well as state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities, to support the CDT cohorts.
Additionally, leading clinical, industrial and international academic partners will provide students with opportunities for hands-on application in a broad variety of contexts.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc by research
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PhD
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Biomedical AI administrator
Email
biomedai-cdt@inf.ed.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)131 650 3091