Master's specialisation Medical Device Design of Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to design and develop medical devices, from ideation to testing and verification. Through coursework in product development, human factors, and biomaterials, graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of the design process and are prepared for careers in the R&D of medical devices. The program emphasizes collaboration with the professional field and includes case studies based on clinical practice.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Learn to design assistive, therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical medical devices with in-depth knowledge of the whole design process, from ideation to fabrication to (clinical) testing and verification.
• Gain knowledge in product development, test methods, clinical research methods, design methodology, human factors, manufacturing methods, biomaterials, robotics and control, and mechatronics.
• Courses include:
• Integrative Design of Biomedical Products
• Medical Certification and Human Factors

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for careers in the R&D of medical devices, bringing together experts from various disciplines and backgrounds in an overall design process.