Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Healthcare Setting
€150
Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for data analysis in healthcare to enhance clinical practice.
Micro-credential
4 weeks
Hybrid - Part-time
5 ECTS
6 February 2025
About
Explore how the ability to collect, share and analyse large amounts of data allows scientists/clinicians to generate actionable insights could prove to be beneficial to clinical research and clinical practice on the Micro-credential in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the Healthcare Setting from RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.
On this micro-credential you'll gain foundational knowledge on various AI- and ML-based approaches and their application in performing data science in the healthcare setting.
Develop an understanding of the concepts and approaches used in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-based algorithm development, and subsequently develop competency in the application of AI and ML approaches in biological data analysis.
This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Enhance your understanding of data collection and management in healthcare
Explore artificial intelligence and machine learning-based algorithm development
Consider the application of AI and ML to biological data analysis
Suitable for
This micro-credential is designed for those who hold an undergraduate healthcare degree (pharmacy or medicine) or a primary degree in biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science, including computer science.
Course information
RCSI's micro-credentials may be stacked to build to a higher award.
We are proud to be a recognised University of the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Recognition by Ministries and bodies in other jurisdictions must be determined by the individual applicants.
Admissions
Applicants should have successfully completed an undergraduate healthcare (pharmacy or medicine) degree or a primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological, chemical, mathematical/statistical science (including computer science).
In addition, candidates who hold a primary degree, with a second-class grade (H2.2) in a biological, chemical, mathematical/statistical science (including computer science) and with industrial experience will be considered.
Students who successfully secure a place on the programme can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa.
If English is not your native language, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum overall score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as per RCSI requirements. More information about English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI.
Fee: €150.
Fees for this micro-credential have been subsidised by the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Subsidy, funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Please note
- There is a non-refundable online application fee of €50. Fees can be paid by bank transfer, cheque (made payable to ‘RCSI’) or bank giro. Full details on fee payment will be emailed to you shortly before the commencement of your module.
- Payment is due in full before the start of the module.