Skip to main content Start main content

Exciting New CAR Subject: AI in Healthcare (SO1D02) – Register for AY2025/26!

8 Aug 2025

Teaching & Learning

The School of Optometry is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Cluster Area Requirements (CAR) subject for PolyU undergraduate students in the academic year 2025/26: AI in Healthcare (Code: SO1D02).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, from diagnostics and treatment planning to patient care and research. This innovative subject is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of how AI is transforming healthcare, while also equipping them to critically evaluate its benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Why enrol in AI in Healthcare (SO1D02)?

  • Explore the Future of Healthcare: Discover how AI technologies are reshaping medical practice and healthcare delivery.
  • Debunk Myths: Learn to identify and challenge common misconceptions about AI in healthcare.
  • Advocate for Responsible Use: Gain the knowledge to promote ethical and responsible AI adoption in healthcare settings.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Benefit from a curriculum that bridges technology, data science, and healthcare.

Indicative Syllabus Highlights:

  • Introduction to AI
  • Application of AI in Healthcare
  • Healthcare Data Mining
  • Generative AI Models (Image Generation / Language Generation / Foundation Model)
  • Ethical Issues of AI in Healthcare
  • Deployment of AI in Healthcare
  • What AI Can and Can’t Do in Healthcare

Whether you are interested in healthcare, technology, or simply want to understand one of the most impactful trends of our time, this subject will provide you with valuable insights and skills for your future career.

Don’t miss this opportunity!
Register for AI in Healthcare (SO1D02) and be part of the next generation of leaders shaping the future of healthcare.
For more information, please refer to the Subject Description Form


Your browser is not the latest version. If you continue to browse our website, Some pages may not function properly.

You are recommended to upgrade to a newer version or switch to a different browser. A list of the web browsers that we support can be found here