Max amount of FITech students: 15
Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course.
Course contents
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of health device development and the innovation process. Students will become familiar with the design thinking approach and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in health technology development. Students learn to evaluate the feasibility of innovative concepts and communicate their ideas clearly.
- Health device definition and development process
- Design-thinking as a driver for innovation
- Transdisciplinary knowledge and innovation
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student
- understands the basics of health device development and is able to identify the key stages involved in a development process
- recognises the importance of transdisciplinary innovation in the field of health and technology, and its impact on society
- 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.
- 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, and
- is able to communicate a concept idea in a clear and concise manner.
Course material
Scientific articles etc., to be announced later.
Teaching schedule
Weekly lectures online. More information about the schedule will be provided later in June.
Completion methods
Passing the course requires attendance to seminars and successful completion of the learning assignment. No exam.
More information in the University of Turku study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.