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Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging MSc

London, Bloomsbury

Are you intrigued by the potential of medical imaging and AI, and how these new technologies can be used to enhance clinical care? This one-year Master’s will give you specialist expertise in the latest imaging technologies and AI methods, so you can play your part in improving disease detection and diagnosis, and help patients benefit from the treatments they need most.

UK students International students
Study mode
Full-time
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£18,400
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£36,500
Duration
1 calendar year
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 27 Jun 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Applicants who do not require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 29 Aug 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related fields from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Undergraduate level knowledge in programming languages (such as Python or C++) is essential, demonstrated, e.g., by relevant courses or by an individual project they worked on during their UG. Undergraduate level knowledge of mathematics is also required, in algebra, analysis and probability. Applicants must show an interest in developing thinking and problem-solving skills.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree


This MSc covers the core technology and applications of the latest medical imaging tools currently available in healthcare, as well as new developments – and the valuable data and analysis that can be extracted from them.

You’ll explore core methods and techniques in both AI and medical imaging, and undertake your own piece of research to put your skills into practice working on clinically relevant problems. Explore topical challenges like medical image segmentation, quantifying pathological regions in medical images, improving imaging based diagnosis and treatment response prediction, working alongside UCL’s researchers who are helping to shape and influence new developments in this exciting field. 

There’s a lot of flexibility, too – and the chance to add in optional modules. The programme spans the departments of UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering and UCL Computer Science, so you can focus on computing, study AI and computational modelling in surgery, or learn more about med-tech entrepreneurship if you’re interested in exploring a start-up career path.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you have a background in computer science, engineering or a related field, and are looking to deepen your knowledge and specialise in applying it to healthcare.

It’s particularly relevant if you enjoy problem-solving and innovating, and are interested in redefining what’s possible in healthcare with the goal of improving patient lives through AI and medical imaging.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

This degree offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

  • Develop your skills alongside renowned academics across UCL's Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. UCL is ranked 6th in the world for Medicine and 18th in the world for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject).
  • Be part of a world-leading hub for interdisciplinary research and collaborations between computer scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, biomedical scientists and medical practitioners across UCL and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
  • Learn directly from research staff in a close-knit community, with regular opportunities for networking and professional development.
  • Get first-hand insight into the latest research taking place globally in this field, in areas like foundation models for medical imaging, image registration and segmentation.
  • Build analytical, research and communication skills you can take with you into your career.
  • Work on a 9-month-long dissertation structured around the application of AI and medical imaging in healthcare.
  • Study in the world's best city for university students (QS Best Student Cities 2024). UCL’s Bloomsbury campus is in the heart of a London district famous for its cultural and educational institutions.
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Case study: Hitting the spot

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The foundation of your career

Globally, the use of AI in healthcare is rising rapidly. Diagnostic workflows in clinics and other healthcare settings rely on an ever-increasing amount of imaging data (such as x-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds) and their analysis puts time pressure on consultations. 

AI technologies can help ease the burden, and provide faster and more accurate diagnoses.

High-tech start-ups and established healthcare providers need to recruit engineers with these skills to drive research and innovation in this rapidly emerging field.

Employability

By the end of this Master’s, you’ll be well placed to pursue diverse careers and opportunities – from academic research to roles in industry and positions that contribute to emerging technologies such as the use of AI in healthcare. Your expertise will be relevant in both industry and public healthcare. You could go on to develop or evolve new technologies as part of a med-tech startup or global company. 

This MSc is also an excellent starting point for doctoral studies and a career in research, as you’ll be learning from world-leading UCL researchers at the forefront of healthcare innovations.

The department’s MSc graduates have obtained employment with a wide range of employers in hospitals around the world, and major industry companies such as Elekta, Siemens, Nikon and started research careers at prestigious universities.

Networking

You’ll have regular opportunities to connect, collaborate and build professional contacts as part of your Master’s.  

  • Benefit from our national and international collaborations across the clinical, industrial and academic sectors. We have close links with many London hospitals, including University College London Hospital, Great Ormond St Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, and Whittington Hospital. We also work with organisations like the National Physical Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, and Institute of Neurology. A wide range of MedTech companies have spun out of departmental research.
  • Work within research groups, and across UCL departments, to develop your knowledge and skills.  
  • Network with external partners and showcase outputs to potential employers at private industry events and clinical centres.
  • Build your networks further, and socialise, through clubs and societies at UCL, such as the UCL MedTech Society and UCL AI Society.  
  • Tap into our partnerships with charities, research councils and international organisations. 

Teaching and learning

Your time will be split between lectures, seminars and tutorials, and independent study.

You’ll be assessed through exams, coursework, group work, lab sessions and a research project.

Each module typically consists of around 36-40 hours of lectures and problem classes over a 10-week term. This equates to around 20 contact hours a week.

On top of your timetabled hours, you’ll spend time outside of class reviewing the material and completing coursework. In total, you’ll need to spend approximately 35-40 hours a week on your studies as a full-time student.

Finally, you’ll need to spend a significant amount of your study time on your research project (on average, up to 8 hours a week for full-time students). Exactly how much time you spend on your research project will change from term to term – you’ll spend less time on it in Terms 1 and 2 and then work exclusively on it in Term 3 (the summer term after the exam period).

Modules

The taught part of the programme is comprised of mix of compulsory and optional modules. 

The first two academic terms consist of the taught modules, with your research project comprising a large part of the programme running from March to September. This is carried out under the supervision of an academic member of staff. 

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Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £18,400
Tuition fees (2025/26) £36,500

Additional costs

For Full-time and Part-time offer holders a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

It is expected that students will provide their own laptop. For example, machine learning modules require a modern laptop that can run basic Python and MATLAB computing environments. with an internet connection, e.g. a laptop with a minimum of 2GHz dual core processor, 4GB RAM, 100 GB of hard-drive space is approximately £700 (as of August 2024).

Students will be required to pay for their travel costs to teaching or project locations if they are off campus (e.g. at 90 High Holborn or Charles Bell House). Project locations and teaching are based in London. As of August 2024, the anytime 18+ Student Oyster (Zone 1 - 5) pay-as-you-go cap is £14.60.

UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

Next steps

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • why you want to study Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging at graduate level
  • why you want to study Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to this programme
  • how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
  • where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Successful applicants should show an interest in developing thinking and problem-solving skills.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

Choose your programme

Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

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