Bioeng and Med Devices Prog
NEW Medical Devices Certificate Program
Certificate pending academic credit approval (expected for summer 2012).
Silicon Valley is a Leading Hub of Medical Device Innovation
Medical devices include a broad array of products, from the simple tongue depressor to surgically implanted stents and in-vitro diagnostics. Altogether, the U.S. medical device market is estimated at approximately $100 billion. The Bay Area is home to one of the highest concentrations of medical device startups in the U.S., with a broad array of established companies that vary in size, core technology and therapeutic focus. There are exciting opportunities in this robust industry for professionals from a range of disciplines.
Comprehensive Curriculum in Medical Devices
Our certificate in Medical Devices covers topics that are critical to the development and commercialization of safe and effective medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD’s). Taking a practical and hands-on approach, the courses build a solid foundation that spans product design and development, regulatory and quality issues, innovation strategy, risk management and more.
Who should Attend This Program
Experienced and aspiring medical device professionals will gain insight into the technological, regulatory and business aspects of the industry and learn what it takes to be successful in the dynamic and highly-regulated medical device industry.
Courses in this program will benefit professionals from a wide range of disciplines, specifically:
- Those who want to enter the expanding field of medical devices.
- Cross-development teams from medical device and IVD (in-vitro diagnostics) companies, including those in: Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory, R&D, Product Development, Software and Hardware Engineering, Product Management, Customer Support, Product Verification & Validation, Marketing, Operations/Manufacturing and Clinical Research.
