AI policy bachelor BMS (ENG)
This page describes Utrecht University’s AI policy and the supplementary AI policy of the bachelor program BMS.
AI policy UU
The university has an open attitude towards AI. As a student, you are given the space and opportunity to learn with AI, including to align your study career with your future research or work environment.
Additions to the AI policy for the bachelor BMS
Within the program, we use the AI index specified for Biomedical Sciences. The purpose of the AI index is to clarify the extent to which AI use is permitted during a course. In the course syllabus is therefore specified which level of this index applies to a specific assignment or assessment (see table below the text).
Important points regarding the use of the AI index:
• You are fully responsible for the quality and accuracy of your work.
• Never use Al when the task described is a specific learning objective of the assignment (e.g., if the goal is to independently develop a writing plan, Al may not be used for this purpose).
• If in doubt: consult with your instructor in advance about your plan to use Al.
• Be critical of Al-generated output and do not rely on it blindly (especially if you do not understand Al's output).
• Be aware of the potential biases and limitations of the Al tools you use.
• Use Al in a way that does not infringe on copyrights, database rights, intellectual property rights, or trade secrets.
• Do not upload GDPR-sensitive information or experimental research data in Al tools.
• Always act within the boundaries of the UU Al Code of Ethics.
• Always use Al tools responsibly (Al consumes energy and cooling water).
• Please be aware that you may choose not to use AI based on your own (ethical) convictions, even if the use of AI is allowed in the course (opt-out option).
• When applicable: always respect the host organization's Al policy (e.g., if you are doing an internship) to the extent that it does not conflict with UU's Al policy.
AI-generated texts may not be submitted as one’s own work, unless the course examiner decides otherwise.
The OER (Dutch web page) states this as follows: fraud includes, among other things, having software generate (parts of) a course assignment and submitting it as if it were one’s own work, unless this is explicitly permitted in the course in question (Article 5.14).
Learning about AI use
AI can primarily be used for literature searches, writing, and programming. AI use will be covered in courses where these skills play a role. Examples of such courses include the Tumors & Metastases project, Bioinformatics, and the Research Project. During these courses, you’ll learn how AI works and how to use it yourself. You’ll also discuss AI use with your peers and reflect on your own reasons for using—or not using—AI.
Would you like to learn more about generative AI? Complete the three UU-modules: