Overview
Course Design
The CAS Swiss Biodesign for MedTech Innovators course provided by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is modelled on the pioneering Biodesign training concept of Stanford University, that has been adopted by leading universities around the world. Participants will benefit from lectures by Stanford and local faculty, top tier MedTech innovators and medical experts, clinical immersion and an exclusive international network.Methodology
Methods of instruction include lectures, creativity workshops, study of genuine cases and interdisciplinary group work, e.g.:
- Several days of clinical immersion in clinics and operating rooms
- Interdisciplinary exercises and group work
- Shadowing and interviews of physicians, nurses and patients
- Coaching by senior industry experts and entrepreneurs
- Frequent presentations
An online test on the pre-readings (25%), a presentation of the customer needs validation to conclude Block I (25%) and the presentation and report of the final product and business concept at the end of Block II (50%).
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
Biodesign – The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies
- Design thinking
- Needs finding and selection
- Disease and current treatment standards
- Global health technology market
- MedTech regulation US and Europe
- MedTech regulation Europe
- MedTech reimbursement
- Business case analysis
- Patent search
- Funding options
- Clinical study overview
- Startup and corporate challenges
- Concept development and testing
Workshops, coaching and insider talks will provide ample opportunity for direct interaction with experts.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
- Part-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Health SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- One page motivational letter, CV and latest diplomas
- Permitted are graduates of universities of applied sciences or universities with at least three years of professional experience in technical, medical or business-related fields and sufficient knowledge of English (at least level B2).
- Professionals without a university degree can be admitted provided they have at least six years of the above-mentioned professional experience and corresponding further education certificates (higher technical college or higher technical examination with federal certificate/diploma). Also expected is a letter of motivation in englisch and sufficient knowledge of Englisch (at least Level B2).
- The final admission decision is made by the study management after an admission interview.
Work experience
Candidates must possess at least three years of professional healthcare experience in e.g. medicine, clinical research, product management, sales, business development, R&D, or software development.
Tuition Fee
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International
9800 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9800 CHF for the full programme during 12 days. -
National
9800 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9800 CHF for the full programme during 12 days.
- The fee includes tuition, extensive group coaching, reading materials, exam, social events.
- Not included are traveling expenses and hotel accommodation.
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.