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Digital Health and AI (OPHT0051)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of Ophthalmology
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module will provide students with a systematic knowledge and practical application of digital technology to support health-real life information provision. Students will learn about the evolving digital health landscape. There will be a focus on key technologies that will drive digital transformation such as telemedicine, electronic healthcare records, interoperability and AI (artificial intelligence). Students will get an in-depth understanding of current and emerging approaches, concepts and issues in digital health, including online networks to provide informational and psychological support to empower patients, big data, the future of privacy, the ethics of data collection in everyday life, as well as the impact of mobile and digital technology on health and wellbeing.

This module will be delivered in a hybrid learning format through online learning with face-to-face days. Every week will feature guest speakers from diverse backgrounds – including industry, clinic, and start-ups - focused at implementing digital solutions in healthcare.

The assessment will be interactive and permit students the opportunity to engage with developing an eHealth solution/product.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
Online
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
37
Module leader
Dr Dun Jack Fu
Who to contact for more information
ioo.pgt@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
Online
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
5
Module leader
Dr Dun Jack Fu
Who to contact for more information
ioo.pgt@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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