Gain the Knowledge and Skills to Thrive in the Medical Device Industry
The graduate certificate in Medical Device Commercialization is 100% online and designed to train graduate students to understand the complexities in translating biomedical technologies from the bench-top to the market.
Whether you’re looking for a stable career in a recognized and prestigious industry or you’re interested in transforming the future of healthcare, we’re here to help you take the next step in achieving your Bold Future.
Join us on a journey of discovery and growth in the medical device, biotechnology and biopharma industry. Our program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving sector.
Market Value Analysis
Learn how to identify market opportunities from customer discovery, assess competition, and make data-driven decisions to guide your product development.
Regulatory Compliance
Understand the complex regulatory landscape and prepare to navigate the FDA approval process with confidence.
Product Development and Design
Gain insights into designing innovative and market-ready medical devices that meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers.
Testing and Development Strategies
Focus on the unique value provided by technology solutions and learn how to test whether solutions deliver on the promise to end-users.
Project Development
Learn the art of managing projects and products, building strategic partnerships, securing funding, and unlocking the potential in your medical devices.
Case Studies
Analyze real-world success stories and challenges faced by industry leaders, providing you with practical insights.
Benefits of a Medical Device Commercialization Graduate Certificate from UT San Antonio Online
Our program is developed and delivered by industry experts with years of experience in medical device commercialization. You’ll learn from the best, gaining insights and strategies that are proven to work.
We cover all aspects of medical device commercialization, from concept to market launch. You’ll learn about patient-focused design, engineering project management, regulatory approval specific testing and documentation, assessing technology risk and understanding clinical continuum of care. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, our program offers valuable insights for everyone.
Life can be hectic, but that shouldn’t stand in the way of your professional growth. Our 100% online platform allows you to learn at your own pace, anytime, and anywhere. You’ll have due dates each week, but you get to decide when to complete your coursework.
You’ll engage with our instructors and your fellow students through 1:1 sessions, discussion forums, interactive assignments, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply what you learn in real-world scenarios.
Build a strong professional network within the medical device industry. You can connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators who can help you advance your career.
This certificate program would be great for you if you are:
- A student who has shifted your career goals away from medical school and is now looking for employment opportunities.
- A pre-medical school student interested in gaining valuable field experience to enhance your candidacy for medical school admission.
- A professional in the healthcare field interested in being equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to advance into management or project management roles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare and drive innovation forward. Secure your spot in our Medical Device Commercialization Online Program today!
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.
| Medical Device Commercialization Graduate Certificate | ||
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students interested in this program who have previous education in non-business fields are encouraged to apply. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform | |
| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Purpose Statement | Optional | |
| Resume | Optional | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 1 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Careers in Medical Device Commercialization
A certificate in Medical Device Commercialization will allow you to start or advance in your career in the medical device industry jobs such as:
Medical Device Commercialization Certificate Courses
It typically takes approximately six months to a year to complete the Online Graduate Certificate in Medical Device Commercialization courses.
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Are you ready to take your career and academic journey to the next level? Combine this program with another eligible online certificate to earn a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies! Take advantage of the opportunity to customize your degree to align with your professional and educational goals.
Explore This ProgramMedical Device Commercialization Prerequisites
In addition to meeting university certificate program requirements, applicants should also have a bachelor’s in engineering, science or business.
To maintain enrollment in the certificate program, students should maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout tenure in the program.
Note: Applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio should submit the UT San Antonio Graduate Certificate Form to add a certificate to their current program. Complete and submit the linked form with approved signatures to [email protected].
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