Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Innovation

The University of Edinburgh

Undergraduate PhD with Integrated Study Full-time 4 Years

Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Innovation PhD with Integrated Study is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years.

About this course

Artificial intelligence has immense potential to tackle the major global health challenges, optimise healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes. The greatest challenge to realising this potential is its translation into real-world use. Our programme aims to address this challenge by training interdisciplinary researchers who would possess the technical skills, biomedical domain knowledge, and experience developing and implementing innovative AI approaches in the private and public sectors.

Our programme is especially suitable for those with relatively little prior exposure to computer science and mathematics. This includes clinicians, allied health professionals, and biological/biomedical scientists. Our graduates will acquire technical skills from computer science, mathematics, and statistics, and domain knowledge from biomedical and clinical sciences. They will know how to practice responsible and open AI research & innovation, adopt the best practice for minimising the risk of bias in AI, and understand the importance of model explainability for clinical use.

The research programme is organised into four thematic areas, each with an expert theme leader supported by groups of at least twenty project supervisors from across the University:

- AI for Genomic Medicine

- AI for Biomedical Imaging

- AI for Cellular and Molecular Systems Medicine

- AI for Biomedical & Health Informatics

Our programme provides well-rounded training and development, collaboration and engagement opportunities to turn you into a highly competent, sought-after researcher suited to a variety of careers both inside and outside of academia.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PhD with Integrated Study

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD with Integrated Study

Location: Edinburgh

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Course Details

Qualification
PhD with Integrated Study
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate