Program Overview

Implantable Technologies

Short Course

There is rapid change in digital healthcare developments. Gain insight into implantable technologies with our short course. You will study implantable technologies for tracking and monitoring healthcare conditions.

Why study with us

• Be part of a digital health-ready workforce.
• Tailor your study to your career aspirations, professional or organisational needs and interests.
• Online delivery means you can fit your studies around your work and other commitments.

Key course information

• Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
• Delivery: Online
• Study mode: Part-time
• Duration: 4 months
• Module code: MB4083
• Start dates: September, January, and May.

The course is taught online and tutorials can be scheduled to suit your work pattern.

Course overview

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Critically appraise how implantable technologies have been used to aid diagnostic activity within healthcare
• Discuss how implantable technologies have been used to aid condition monitoring for patients
• Critically appraise how implantable technologies have been used to aid medication compliance and ethical challenges of using implantable technologies
• Critically evaluate the ethical and practical challenges of using implantable technologies

The course will cover implantable technologies and their application to aid:

• Diagnostics
• Condition Monitoring
• Medication Compliance
• The relationship between digital implantable technologies and improved self-care

Accreditations

• Royal College of Surgeons

The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care. The Royal College of Surgeons of England, registered charity number .

Future careers in digital health

Our digital health courses will prepare you for work in the digitally-literate healthcare organisations of the 21st century.

You'll exploit digital opportunities in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. This means you'll deliver safe care more efficiently and effectively. You'll bridge the gap between health and social care teams.

Entry requirements

• British honours degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language / IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent
• Non-standard applicants are welcomed. Recognition of Prior and Work-Based Learning in accordance with University regulations may be available

Fees and funding

2024/25

UK

Part-time £1,100 per candidate

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs. Find out more about additional costs.

2025/26

UK

Part-time £1,600 per candidate

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs. Find out more about additional costs.

Learning and assessment

This course is delivered through online learning. You'll engage in a range of lectures, discussions and tutorials within an online environment.

Pathway opportunities

The Implantable Technologies short course offers 20 credits towards the MSc Digital Health.

Enquiries

For further information, contact Course Leader Michael Farrell via email.

Apply via our online application system.

Please apply for the course named 'CPD Medical Workforce' and then state the short course title and module code in the personal statement section of the application.