Medical Device Development

1 Course Unit

Students will learn the process of developing medical devices that fulfill unmet patient needs. Students will be equipped with an understanding of what is required to lead a startup venture in medical devices including regulatory, legal, fundraising, team building and leadership. In lab, students will develop a proof-of-concept prototype device. Students will pitch their ideas to real med tech investors . The successful student will leave the class with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead a startup venture in medical devices. If desired by the student, the proof-of- concept device can be used as the basis for their senior design project. Junior standing in Bioengineering or permission of the instructor if course prerequisite is not met. Spring 1 Course Unit