Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Master level continuing course

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of healthcare. The course is suitable for those with a healthcare or research background within health- or social care, or relevant life science fields who have an interest in AI and its impact within the healthcare sector.

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    Why study Artificial Intelligence in healthcare?

    The development within AI provides us with new possibilities within diagnosing, predictions of outcomes, discovery and analysis of new treatments, systems for care management and with ethical challenges. It is therefore important to understand what this technology is and what role it might have for us now and in the future.

    What do you learn?

    After finalizing this course you will have knowledge about

    • The history of AI and its various types, including machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing
    • The role of AI in healthcare
    • Ethical considerations
    • Potential applications and challenges

    Read more in the course plan.

    Target group

    The course is for those with a healthcare or research background within health- or social care or relevant life science fields who have an interest in AI and its impact within the healthcare sector. 

    Practical information

    Digital teaching form

    This course will be delivered in a fully digital format using Canvas. The course consists of interactive live sessions, pre-recorded videos, assignments, and other digital material. The student works on an assignment throughout the course to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes. 

    Schedule of classes

    The schedule for the classes is as follows:

    11th September 2024
    25th September 2024
    9th October 2024
    23rd October 2024.

    All classes will be held from 13:00 to 15:00.

    Exam format

    Written, individual paper on 2000 +/- 10%  words. Individual supervision will be given.