Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention: Clinical Robotics and AI
Discover how medical robotics and data science are being applied in the clinic and carry out cutting-edge translational research
Experience how innovations in medical robotics are being applied in the operating theatre
Interact with colleagues in engineering and gain new skills in AI and clinical data science
Complete an in-depth research project on an applied and translational topic supervised by one of our clinical academics
Course key facts
Qualification
MRes
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2026
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£16,000 Home
£47,300 Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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St Mary's
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Minimum entry standard
MBBS or an international equivalent qualification recognised by Imperial
Course overview
Explore some of the fastest growing technology-driven areas of medicine on this Master's course.
The Clinical Robotics and AI stream of the Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention course has been created specifically for clinicians and medically-trained researchers who are interested in learning new skills that will be at the heart of future interventional clinical practice.
This multidisciplinary course introduces the current technology used as well as detailing new clinical advances and procedures.
You will study parts of the course alongside engineering and computing Master’s students on the core stream, interacting with them to complement your skills and knowledge, and jointly proposing new translational ideas.
With teaching led by internationally renowned departments at Imperial, you'll explore topics including clinical robotics and instrumentation, minimally invasive surgery and surgical data science and AI.
You’ll see first hand how surgery is being transformed during a series of clinical observerships.
You'll also apply skills acquired from the course to an eight-month cutting edge research project.
Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention streams
There are two streams of this course:
- Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention
- Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention: Clinical Robotics and AI (CRAI) (this stream)
If you do not hold an MBBS degree (or international equivalent), please apply for the core Medical Robotics & Image-Guided Intervention stream.
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Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll take all of these core modules.
Core modules
Work in small groups to develop a device or system that is relevant to Medical Robotics and/or Image Guided Intervention.
Your work is assessed via a written inception report and via a final project presentation.
Develop your appreciation of key surgical disciplines and assess the current practice and the evolution of minimally invasive surgery and surgical robots.
Examine the current status of medical robotics in the clinic, focusing particularly on procedures that are routinely carried out robotically, as well as case studies on emerging applications of the da Vinci robot, clinical evaluations of new robotic devices and the role of simulation.
Understand and use computational approaches to analyse complex datasets and manage real-world data challenges, revealing important clinical results.
Undertake a series of clinical visits led by experts to see how new technologies are being used in the operating theatre.
Your individual project begins at the start of the second term and continues through to the end of your degree.
Research projects can be taken at Imperial, where you are assigned an academic supervisor, or at an institution other than Imperial, in which case you are assigned one supervisor from the college and another from the host institution.
Your project will be assessed through a poster presentation, oral presentation and written dissertation.
Teaching and assessment
Balance of teaching and learning
This is a general guide to how teaching and learning are usually balanced across this course. The methods used may change based on the modules you take.
Key
- Lectures, classes and group project work
- Independent study
- Individual project work
- 10% Title 1 goes here
- 22% Title 2 goes here
- 68% Title 3 goes here
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Tutorials
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Group research
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Virtual Learning Environment
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Clinical Observership
Balance of assessment
This is an example of how assessments are usually divided, based on a typical pathway through the course. The actual breakdown may vary depending on the modules you choose.
Key
- Written report/coursework
- Oral/PowerPoint presentation
- Examinations
- 75% Title 1 goes here
- 21% Title 2 goes here
- 4% Title 3 goes here
Assessment methods
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Analysis of results (strength and validity of findings)
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Computational work packages
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Group research project
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Individual project
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Presentations
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Report writing
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
Application deadlines – The current round closes on Sunday 25 January 2026.
We consider applications to this programme in four batches. Applications received before the closing date of each round are considered in those batches, and applicants are then advised of the outcome of their application within 2 weeks.
If you wish for your application to be considered in a particular batch, please apply at least five working days before the deadline to ensure your application is included in that round of decision making.
The application dates are:
- Apply by 23 November 2025
- Apply by 25 January 2026
- Apply by 22 March 2026
- Apply by 31 May 2026
Competition for places on this programme is high; we aim to make 50% of all offers following the January submission date. Only 10% of offers are available after 1 July.
There is no application fee for Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are applying for a Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course.
The application fees for postgraduate courses are:
- £90 for all Master's applications, excluding those to Imperial Business School
- £125 for MSc applications to Imperial Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial Business School
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
Consider which stream is right for you, according to your career aims, research interests, and the entry requirements.
- If you hold an MBBS degree (or international equivalent), you are encouraged to apply for the Clinical Robotics & AI stream.
- If you do not hold an MBBS degree (or international equivalent), please apply for the core Medical Robotics & Image-Guided Intervention stream.
You should apply for your chosen stream at the start of the application process in our application portal My Imperial.
Look for the exact stream name in the list of courses:
- Medical Robotics and Image Guided Intervention (MRes 1YFT)
- Medical Robotics and Image Guided Intervention (Clinical Robotics and AI) (MRes 1YFT)
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Fees and funding
Home fee - 2x Medical Robotics streams
2026 entry
£16,000
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
The maximum value of the loan is £12,858 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2025.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Please note:
- The loan is only available if you’re studying a full Master’s course from the start.
- If you start on a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and later move on to the Master’s, you won’t be eligible for this loan.
Overseas fee - 2x Medical Robotics streams
2026 entry
£47,300
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
The maximum value of the loan is £12,858 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2025.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Please note:
- The loan is only available if you’re studying a full Master’s course from the start.
- If you start on a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and later move on to the Master’s, you won’t be eligible for this loan.
Scholarships
View all scholarshipsDepartment of Surgery and Cancer Scholarships
Value per award
- £2,000 towards the tuition fee rate for academic year 2026-27
Who it's for
- Offer holders for the department's MSc/MRes courses
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Develop a range of advanced research skills, valued in both academia and industry.
The Hamlyn Centre has a world-leading reputation for its translational research quality.
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You will be well prepared to pursue further study at PhD level.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors like in the medical devices industry and start-ups.
Common career paths include a career in medical technology, research or robotics.
Further links
Contact the department
Email: a.marsh@imperial.ac.uk
Course Administrator: Alex Marsh
Course Director: Professor Daniel Elson
Visit the Hamlyn Centre website.
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