Program Overview

Introduction to the CAS in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CAS AIMI) is a hands-on, application-focused program designed for professionals without a relevant technical background. It provides a foundational understanding and practical skills needed to critically assess, use, and contribute to AI solutions in clinical and research environments.

Program Overview

• Degree: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
• Start: 2026
• Length: 2 semesters
• Scope: 15 ECTS
• Cycle: Annual
• Flexible entry: Yes
• Single module visitable: Yes
• Place: sitem-insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
• Language: English
• Admission: Minimum Bachelor's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in fields like medicine, natural sciences, engineering. Admission sur dossier is possible.
• Registration until: 2026/01/19
• Cost: CHF 10'080.-
• Special Offer: Upon request
• Organising institutions: School for Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship (sitem-insel School)

About the Program

The CAS AIMI is a one-year continuing education program that provides participants with hands-on experience in the development, use, and evaluation of AI algorithms across various medical imaging domains. Participants work on an individual AI project, applying their learning to real-world scenarios and assessing the feasibility and relevance of proposed AI solutions within their professional context.

What to Expect from this Program

• Recognized: Gain an academic certificate from a prestigious university, enabling participants to take on leadership roles in their professional environment.
• Applicable and relevant: Directly apply the acquired knowledge and skills to the daily work environment.
• Network: Connect and exchange with peers and faculties from academia, industry, and clinics.
• Interdisciplinary: Learn from experts in different domains of medical imaging.
• Personalized: Profit from small class sizes and flexibility of study formats.

Who is the Program For?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, outpatient and emergency care providers, as well as participants from other life science-related fields, who want to deepen their understanding in the development and application of AI in their work environment. It is also well-suited for researchers with a professional connection to healthcare.

Program Structure

The CAS AIMI comprises at least 15 ECTS credits, earned by completing five modules and an individual AI project, including presentation. One ECTS equals an estimated study work performance of about 25-30 hours, including in-person events, preparatory tasks, and all other course activities. The modules are taught in a blended learning environment:

• In-person courses: Approximately two full days per month, usually scheduled on weekdays in Bern.
• Virtual classes: Occasional short online meetings.
• Self-study activities: Weekly activities and learning tasks.

Modules

Module overview:

• AI M1: Fundamentals
• AI2: Developing and validating AI
• AI3: AI Applications in Clinical Settings
• AI4: Approaching AI
• AI5: Legal and Ethical Challenges
• AI Project

Organising Institution and Faculty

Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine (sitem-insel)

sitem-insel is located on the Insel Campus Bern, benefiting from its proximity to Switzerland's largest university hospital and the University of Bern. It drives innovation for the benefit of patients by networking units from clinics, industry, research, and education under one roof.

Medical Faculty of the University of Bern

The Medical Faculty offers education programs in translational medicine, biomedical entrepreneurship, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence. It is known for an excellent curriculum in human and dental medicine and conducts cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence for medicine.

Admission, Fees, and Installments

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in relevant fields. Professional experience is not mandatory.

Admission Process

Applications are submitted via the registration form, and the study commission may define further conditions for applicants without prior academic degrees or professional experience.

Deadlines

• Application for spring term: December 15
• Standalone modules can be admitted anytime, provided places are available.

Tuition Fees & Installments

• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): CHF 10'080.-
• The full study fee can be paid in full at once or in installments per semester.