Specialization Course in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - Development Profile

General Objectives of the Course

The course aims to provide professionals and students with technical training with
fundamental literacy in the application and development of solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice and biomedical research. The main objectives are: Deepen technical skills in data science and artificial intelligence applied to healthcare; Train participants in the development and validation of AI models orientated towards clinical problems; Ensure the application of ethical, regulatory and explainability principles; Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between technical and clinical areas; Prepare participants for applied research and
the integration of emerging technologies in healthcare.

Admission Requirements

Young people and adults who have a degree or are currently attending a degree course in non-STEAM areas.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Quantitative evaluation in a scale of 0 to 20 values. Students who obtain a minimum final mark of 10 values are considered approved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the fundamental knowledge and skills for designing and implementing AI-based solutions applied to concrete problems in healthcare; Recognise the potential of AI in the development of biomarkers, particularly with regard to improving diagnosis and controlling progression, integrating explainability techniques, promoting trust and interpretability of automated processes, and critically analysing sources of bias; Assess the ethical and legal challenges associated with the adoption of these technologies in healthcare, promoting reflection on responsibility, transparency and decision-making; Plan, develop and implement AI-based tools for specific clinical problems.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare - Development Profile

Academic year
2025-2026

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 19.0