LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the course the student will learn how need-driven innovation and commercialization of medical technology (medtech) works. During the course, together with your multidisciplinary team, you will create a concept and a business case for your own medical technology. Your solution addresses a real and validated need in healthcare, based on direct observations of problems. By the end of the course, you will pitch your concept and medtech business case to real investors in a "Biodesign Dolphin Tank".
The skills learned during the course are applicable for innovating any new concepts, conducting medtech R&D, developing research questions, or taking your first steps towards your own medtech startup.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 06.05.2024 - 31.05.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Nieminen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The contents of the course include e.g., needs identification, concept creation, customer-centric design, intellectual property basics, business model, procurement and regulatory process of medical technology.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Passing assignments on the first week of the course is required. Further, the student has to demonstrate a significant contribution in (i) the development of the team's business concept, (ii) daily assignments between contact session and (iii) preparation of the pitch presentation, along the intended learning goals. The student demonstrates ability to critically consider sustainability aspects in the development of a medtech business concept.
Workload
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The study methods include:
- Lectures
- Independent studying
- Mandatory assignments
- Interviewing experts
- Preparing and giving presentations
- Team work
The course is intensive and cannot be passed by independent work or by just participating the contact sessions. The student is required to make necessary arrangements to be able to actively participate in contact sessions and do both independent and team assignments between the contact sessions.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Supporting reading: "Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies (2nd Ed.)"
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring V