St Petersburg University launches interdisciplinary master’s programme at the intersection of IT and medicine
The new academic programme at St Petersburg University ‘Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence in Medicine’ combines fundamental mathematical training with the study of advanced digital technologies. It is designed to train experts in medical informatics and the development of innovative healthcare solutions.
The programme is delivered in close collaboration with leading Russian educational, research and diagnostic institutions, including the Petrov National Research Centre of Oncology, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, and the Almazov National Medical Research Centre.
Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of deep learning using multilayer neural networks for the intelligent analysis of large volumes of medical data, mathematical modelling, and the application of computer technologies to address practical problems in medicine. During their studies, students will be introduced to advanced software tools for processing data in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. They will also study the fundamentals of tomographic reconstruction, three-dimensional imaging, and the use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice.
The skills acquired are highly sought after in areas such as X-ray, CT and MRI diagnostics, drug development, and predicting patient outcomes.
Graduates of the programme ‘Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence in Medicine’ will be well equipped to pursue careers in medical institutions, IT companies, research organisations, and the public healthcare sector. Career opportunities include data analyst, data scientist, medical software developer, machine learning engineer, bioinformatician, artificial intelligence researcher, and manager of digital healthcare start-ups.