Medical Device Engineering
Medical Device Engineering
Master the fundamentals of medical device engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality control and regulatory requirements. Format: Online
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Principles for Designing and Developing Medical Devices
The world of medical device creation is an innovative space, covering everything from pacemakers to knee and hip joint replacement accessories, to non-life supporting equipment and more.
Medical device engineers are in demand across industries including biotech, pharmaceutical, health care technology, academia and research institutions, government and regulatory consulting.
The UCLA Extension Medical Device Engineering Certificate offers a curriculum crafted for professionals interested in both theoretical knowledge and hands-on instruction. The program prepares participants for roles at companies specializing in medical device design, manufacturing, development, testing and compliance.
Our program is led by experienced industry-leading instructors and explores topics such as biomaterials, regulatory affairs, design validation, general processes in medical device manufacturing and the latest advancements in the field. Coursework includes immersive projects for fine-tuning skills in prototyping, testing and implementing medical solutions.
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Required Courses
Biomaterials and Biocompatibility
Fundamentals of Medical Device Engineering
This course introduces the challenges and opportunities for creative, impactful medical device engineering that meets FDA regulation.
Medical Device Manufacturing: Processes, Equipment and Techniques
This course focuses on manufacturing processes and techniques that are routinely used in the manufacturing of implantable medical devices.
Process Development and Quality Systems for Medical Devices
Gain a foundation for medical device industry professionals seeking to solidify their understanding of quality systems requirements and applications.
Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
This course introduces and reviews the role of Regulatory Affairs (RA) in the medical device industry.
Elective Courses
Electives
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing: From Process Development to Commercial Production
This course offers an overview of biopharmaceutical production, covering manufacturing processes, industrial operations, and quality control strategies.
Fundamentals of Biotechnology Engineering
This course provides an overview of central biotechnology engineering topics covering the various approaches on how to engineer products using genes and genome.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt I
This course prepares students to fulfill the role of a Six Sigma Black Belt in providing technical guidance and mentoring to Green Belts, senior leadership, and other team members.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt II
This course prepares students with advanced Six Sigma Black Belt analytical activities and processes.
Process Development and Quality Systems for Biotechnology
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