Translation of Biomedical Innovations to Clinical Practice

The School of Engineering's Department of Biomedical Engineering— in partnership with the Heersink School of Medicine—is offering an undergraduate certificate in Translation of Biomedical Innovation to Clinical Practice. The certificate teaches students how to apply engineering and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biomedical technologies and healthcare systems. It also provides foundational knowledge in translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, including product design, regulatory processes, and commercialization. The 15-hour, fully in-person certificate includes coursework in biomedical device design, tissue engineering, pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, gene editing, and wearable health technologies. Students who complete the program will gain an understanding of key concepts such as intellectual property, value proposition, and regulatory strategy, including requirements established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.