Course Catalogue

Innovation and Entrepreneurship for MedTech solutions ENG5345

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course develops the skills to create scalable MedTech solutions, focusing on design automation, robotics integration, and continuous innovation. Students learn strategies for scaling technology, optimizing efficiency, and building viable business models through hands-on workshops and case studies, preparing them to turn breakthroughs into market-ready products.

Timetable

This course runs in Semester 2 and will be delivered in-person on campus across 10 weeks.

Requirements of Entry

none

Excluded Courses

none

Co-requisites

none

Assessment

1. Group work output with [ILO1,2,3]:

  a. Group written report (40%)

  b. Group presentation: 20 mins (20%)

2. Individual written report (1500-2000 words, 30%) [ILO1, 2, 3].

3.  Self-reflection report (500 words - 10%) [ILO 2, 3].

Course Aims

This course aims to:

1. introduce the concepts of new venture and entrepreneurial planning through knowledge, understanding and practice in the use of developing the business plan,

2. equip students with the ability to combine their skills developed through the degree to solve specific clinical and industrial problems in MedTech and AI, 

3. show students how the different areas of healthcare technologies interact when being used to solve multidimensional problems, which include areas such as sustainability and ethics of developments.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. create a business plan for a new venture start or development, and critically evaluate the processes and procedures for developing a new venture

2. critically assess appropriate skills and techniques to solve clinical problems and problems in the MedTech and AI industry

3. evaluate the development of innovations in the wider context of healthcare technologies, including sustainability, ethics and security risks.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions