Overview
Become part of the future of Medical and Health AI by training in a vibrant, cutting-edge AI environment. Located in the welcoming and dynamic international city of Bristol, this world-class programme offers a unique opportunity to lead in one of medicine's fastest-growing fields. AI is set to transform the future of healthcare innovation, from disease diagnosis and therapeutic development to patient management.
Programme highlights include:
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: study alongside students from healthcare, life sciences, and engineering, with a curriculum tailored to diverse academic backgrounds.
Expert-Led Teaching and Mentorship: learn from experts, biomedical researchers, AI specialists, and industry professionals. Receive mentorship throughout your studies.
Practical, Applied Learning: engage in hands-on learning through lectures, seminars, interactive practicals, and case-based activities. Guest speakers from industry and real-world case studies deepen your insight.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum: explore state-of-the-art AI applications in diagnostics, treatment planning, and biomedical research. Understand the ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of AI in healthcare.
Collaborative, Future-Focused Design: co-developed by the Medical School and the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Technology (SEMT), the programme fosters cross-disciplinary problem-solving to tackle real-world healthcare challenges.
Flexible Learning Options: choose between 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time study formats – ideal for working professionals. Option to study shorter PG Certificate (60 credits) or PG Diploma (120 credits), depending on your study goals.
No prior coding or AI experience is required. Units are designed to support learners new to AI, with teaching adapted to individual skill levels.
Why choose Bristol?
Our world-Leading Research Excellence: Bristol Medical School was ranked #1 globally for research quality in clinical subjects by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
AI University of the Year 2024 (National AI Awards): the University of Bristol is recognised as a national leader in AI education and innovation.
Home to the UK's Most Powerful AI Supercomputer: hosted by the University, Isambard-AI is the UK's most powerful AI supercomputer and 11th fastest in the world. It is a national facility for AI research and is designed to help solve some of the biggest problems in the world today. For suitable research projects that align with the purpose of the supercomputer, students on this programme may be allowed to access some compute time on Isambard-AI.
This programme will be taught at our cutting-edge Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, where enhanced links with businesses will provide you with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. You’ll also benefit from access to a range of student services and other facilities at our vibrant Clifton Campus.
Chat with an academic
Sign up for a 15-minute informal one-to-one online meeting with an academic from this programme. You can get answers to your questions about the programme content, structure, teaching methods, assessments and career outcomes.