Fall 2026
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> PLAS.5530
> 031V
Course No: PLAS.5530-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 12755; SIS Term: 3610
Course Status: Open
Course Description
A systematic approach to inventing new medical devices. The class details the process of validating medical needs including market assessment and the evaluation of existing technologies; basics of regulatory (FDA) and reimbursement planning; brainstorming and early prototyping for concept creation. Course format includes expert guest lecturers and interactive practical discussions with faculty. Students will prepare a medical device proposal and presentation.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Amy Peterson
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- T | 3:30 PM-6:20 PM ET Online
- 2026 Fall: Sep 01 to Dec 19 15-Week (Full-Term)
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2550
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, M.S. in Engineering Management, M.S.E. in Plastics Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Plastics Design
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