Curious about merging health and technology, and creating innovative devices for the healthcare sector?

A short online course (2 ECTS / 4 SAQA / 4 KCAT credits) on the basics of health device development for students interested in exploring the intersection of health and technology.

This 10-week short course, with 20 hours of contact teaching, provides an introduction to health device development. Participants will gain valuable insights into the different stages of the health device development process, while being provided with a unique platform for innovative thinking in an international and transdisciplinary environment.

The course is organised in collaboration with Moi University (Kenya) and University of the Western Cape (South Africa). University of Turku is responsible for course arrangements and implementation.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course:

• Student understands the basics of health device development and is able to identify the key stages involved in a development process.
• Student recognises the importance of transdisciplinary innovation in the field of health and technology, and its impact on society.
• Student understands the basic concept of design thinking and recognises how its principles and techniques can be used to generate creative ideas and solutions to complex problems in health and technology.
• Student is able to discuss the feasibility, viability, and value creation potential of innovative concepts, considering factors such as market demand, usability, regulations, healthcare outcomes, and potential market success.
• Student is able to communicate a concept idea in a clear and concise manner.

Target group

The course is open for all Moi, UWC and UTU master level students in the fields of biomedicine, dentistry, health sciences, medicine and technology. Quotas are applied to ensure an international and multidisciplinary mix of students. For more information on country specific target groups and quotas, see “Application procedures” and application links.

Delivery and study methods

• The course is delivered online and consists of synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions. Synchronous sessions are organised in Zoom. Moodle will be used as a course platform for all course communication and delivering materials.
• The course consists of lectures, In-class group work, self-study and a learning assignment.
• Course language is English.
• The course is free of charge.