Just Launched: AI in Healthcare, a Postgraduate Award from the University of Warwick

02 Jul 2025

Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare? iheed, in partnership with the University of Warwick, is proud to announce the launch of the AI in Healthcare Postgraduate Award, a 10-week, part-time online course designed to empower healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to engage meaningfully with artificial intelligence. 

This exciting new programme expands our successful collaboration with Warwick to a suite of seven postgraduate programmes, all designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals worldwide. 

As AI continues to transform the healthcare landscape, from clinical decision-making to operational efficiency, understanding how to safely and effectively apply these tools has never been more important. 

"Artificial Intelligence is one of the most exciting developments in healthcare and I am delighted by the launch of our new PG Award AI in Healthcare in partnership with iheed. The new course adds to the six MSc courses we already successfully deliver with iheed, and I am very much looking forward to welcoming students to the course." 

– John Davey, University of Warwick 

Why join this programme? 

  • Real-world examples - gain a clear, practical understanding of how AI is used in healthcare today 

  • Healthcare-specific - develop critical thinking skills to evaluate emerging AI technologies in a healthcare environment 

  • Focus on medical ethics, literature review, and clinical applications - Learn from international experts and collaborate with a global peer community 

  • Applied Learning - create your own AI Implementation Proposal tailored to your professional context 

According to our Programme Lead, Melissa McCradden, the PG Award in AI for Healthcare empowers our students to meet the standard of engaging with literature and research, and to be strong clinical champions in the implementation of AI in their healthcare setting. 

So, whether you're a clinician, manager, or a healthcare leader, this course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to lead on the evaluation, planning and implementation of AI solutions in your organisation. 

Delivered online in a flexible format, this award-winning programme blends expert-led tutorials, real-world case studies, and collaborative learning, all designed for busy professionals. 

  • Duration: 10 weeks (part-time) 

  • Format: 100% online 

  • Who it's for: Healthcare professionals from all backgrounds 

  • Format: 100% online with interactive tutorials and discussion forums 

  • Award: Postgraduate Award from the University of Warwick 

Join a Top 10 UK University recognised globally for excellence in healthcare education and innovation. 

Warwick is ranked 74th in the world and 7th among the Russell Group universities. 

Be part of the conversation that’s transforming healthcare. 

Interested? Learn more about the programme 

Virtual Open Day

We are hosting a Virtual Open Day on August 8th. Register for free to learn more about this programme.

Register for Virtual Open Day

02 Jul 2025