University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 10


(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. • Demonstrate awareness of the process for innovating medical technologies
  2. • Demonstrate awareness of how to identify an important unmet medical need taking into consideration clinical, scientific and market knowledge
  3. • Demonstrate appreciation of concept generation and brainstorming
  4. • Acquire significant experience of teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting
  5. • Have utilised appropriate approaches to evaluate the concepts
  6. • Be able to reflect on your experience
  7. • Have completed a consulting report on your specified need
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies" by Zenios, Makower & Yock
The above information outlines module GS520: "BioInnovate I Core: Needs finding to concept generation" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.