Program Overview

Augmented Reality in Healthcare

Short Course

Want to keep pace with the rapid change in digital healthcare developments? Our Augmented Reality (AR) course will help you understand the full scope of digital technologies in health.

Why study with us

• Be part of a digital health ready workforce.
• Tailor your study to your career aspirations, professional or organisational needs and interests.
• Online delivery means you can fit your studies around your work and other commitments.

Key course information

• Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
• Delivery: Online
• Study mode: Part-time
• Duration: 4 months
• Module code: MB4081
• Start dates: September, January, and May.

The course is taught online and tutorials can be scheduled to suit your work pattern.

Course overview

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Appraise current practice and knowledge of AR in healthcare
• Discuss the technologies that allow rapid introduction of AR into health practice and impact on equitable health delivery
• Demonstrate creative thinking in designing an applied science project

The course includes:

• A practical and inquisitive approach encouraging students to develop potential application of technologies from other sectors into healthcare
• Basic tutorials online and the opportunity to consider the application of AR to possible health-based scenarios
• Projects will be grounded in a workplace scenario in a local provider of healthcare.

Accreditations

• The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care. The Royal College of Surgeons of England, registered charity number.

Future careers in digital health

Our digital health courses will prepare you for work in the digitally-literate healthcare organisations of the 21st century.

You'll exploit digital opportunities in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. This means you'll deliver safe care more efficiently and effectively. You'll bridge the gap between health and social care teams.

Fees and funding

• 2024/25
  • UK: Part-time £1,100 per candidate
• 2025/26
  • UK: Part-time £1,600 per candidate

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs. Find out more about additional costs.

Entry requirements

• British honours degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language / IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent.
• Non-standard applicants are welcomed. Recognition of Prior and Work-Based Learning in accordance with University regulations may be available.

Learning and assessment

This course is delivered online. You'll engage in a range of lectures, discussions and tutorials within an online environment.

Pathway opportunities

The Augmented Reality in Healthcare short course offers 20 credits towards the MSc Digital Health.

Enquiries

For further information, contact Course Leader Michael Farrell via email.

Apply via our online application system.

Please apply for the course named 'CPD Medical Workforce' and then state the short course title and module code in the personal statement section of the application.