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Course overview

Gain expertise to lead in an AI-powered healthcare industry as you gain future-ready skills in AI concepts, tools, and ethics.

Course description

Delve into the transformative power of AI in the healthcare industry

On this eight-week course, you’ll explore how AI is being used to turn the healthcare industry into a highly data-driven field.

You’ll discover how different technologies are revolutionising areas in healthcare such as diagnostics, personalised medicine, and robotic surgery. With a strong focus on ethical issues, you’ll be able to dissect and discuss the complex challenges faced in modern healthcare settings.

By the end, you’ll understand AI-driven medical solutions and how machine-learning techniques can help solve real-world problems.

Unpack the types of AI in healthcare such as generative AI

You’ll start by unravelling how machine learning and deep learning improve healthcare.

Next, you’ll dissect the different forms of AI in healthcare – such as NLP, computer vision, robotics, and Generative AI. You’ll critically examine their real-world applications balanced against ethical considerations.

Explore AI ethics and data privacy

Throughout the course, you’ll investigate AI’s transformative impact on healthcare, mainly focussing on its enhancements to diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiency.

You’ll delve into issues related to AI ethics and data privacy as you address bias, fairness, and privacy concerns. Along with this, you’ll also explore the psychological implications of AI’s integration into healthcare systems.

Investigate AI tools with the Universiti Malaya

Finally, you’ll explore how AI tools are utilised within medical diagnostics and personalised treatment mechanisms to undertsand how they have revolutionised the industry.

Guided by the experts at Universiti Malaya, you’ll finish with the AI knowledge to lead in a tech-driven healthcare landscape.

Entry requirements

This course is designed for anyone studying or working in healthcare.

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of AI in healthcare, preparing you for a future that is becoming increasingly dependant on AI tools.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, including its potential impact on patient care and system efficiency.
  • Articulate basic AI techniques, including machine learning and deep learning, to analyse healthcare data and address challenges in diagnostics, treatment, and public health.
  • Evaluate ethical considerations and data privacy challenges in deploying AI solutions in healthcare, including patient confidentiality, bias, and regulatory compliance.

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Course Type: Online
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FutureLearn