Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a third-year undergraduate subject in Medical Devices and Diagnostics. This subject is part of the Medical Sciences program and introduces students to the principles of operation of various medical technologies.

Program Details

• The subject uses interactive lectures to engage students and promote deep learning.
• Each session is divided into sequences of ten minutes, allowing students to focus on material for specific periods.
• The lecturer stops at ten-minute intervals to ask 'wake up questions,' which students answer using clickers.
• Results are streamed live to the whole class, facilitating discussion and participation.
• Practical components are integrated into the lecture, enabling students to experience the use of medical devices and reflect on their application in clinical practice.

Practical Components

• The lecturer brings a medical device to class, which is small enough to be passed around while the class is running.
• Each student takes their own measurement (e.g., blood pressure) and shares their personal results via clickers.
• Students' results are plotted on a graph, helping them reflect on the use of medical devices and how individual results vary in the general population.

Faculty and Research

• The subject is offered by the Faculty of Science.
• The program focuses on research areas such as medical devices, diagnostics, and clinical practice.
• The university acknowledges the importance of research and its application in real-world scenarios.

Student Enrollment

• The number of students enrolled in the Autumn session is 260.
• The subject is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medical devices and diagnostics, preparing them for careers in the medical sciences field.

University Information

• The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities.
• The university acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which it stands and pays respect to the Elders past and present.
• UTS is a member of various organizations and has a strong commitment to sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion.