Artificial Intelligence for Medicine & Medical Research

This Graduate Diploma programme consolidates core disciplines to address a rapidly increasing skill gap in the healthcare and biomedical research sector.

Entry requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (min 2H2), good computing skills, basic programming skills, and a sound foundation in statistics and mathematics. If English is not the applicant’s native language, unless the primary degree was read through English medium in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum score of 6.5, overall, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted such as the Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL or Pearson’s Test of English, as per the standard UCD requirements. The programme is aimed at computer scientists, data scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians. We also offer the course for biologists who have good computer skills. Entry requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2H1), good programming skills and a solid foundation in statistics/mathematics or biology. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.