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Overview
Digital devices are revolutionising healthcare as we know it. On MedTech - Digital Health and Wearable Technology at University of Leeds by FutureLearn, you will explore the impact of these new technologies on healthcare professionals and their patients.
Key facts
- Learn how digital devices in healthcare are designed and regulated, and explore if clinical supervision in MedTech is always important.
- You will also study the types of wearable devices and sensors patients use and why. As you look to the future of this technology, you will consider the impact of the miniaturisation of implantable devices, and the challenges around devices’ use of big data on healthcare systems.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...- Describe digital transformations to healthcare
- Discuss patient and healthcare professionals’ needs and priorities
- Reflect on the ethical, regulatory and accessibility challenges of digital medicine
- Articulate the commercial opportunities of digital medicine and contributions to healthcare
- Debate the impact digital medicine has on patients, professionals and healthcare systems
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- What is digital medicine?
- Who are the stakeholders?
- What are the opportunities and challenges?
- Sensors and wearables in digital medicine
- The Future of Wearables
- Big data in digital medicine
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 5 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology Medicine Health Sciences View 37 other Short Courses in Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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
- This course is appropriate for anyone interested in MedTech and product design.
- The course will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying engineering, product design, and disciplines related to healthcare, and professionals working in the healthcare sector in a medical capacity or as MedTech designers.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
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