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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.MJS.145

Global Regulations and Standards for Biomedical Products, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
BBT.MJS.145
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Minna Veiranto
Responsible teacher:
Mari Pekkanen-Mattila
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Regulations and authorities in Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and North America

  • Classification and regulatory pathways

  • Standards and practices

  • Biocompatibility and clinical testing

  • Labeling

  • Medical devices

  • In vitro diagnostic medical devices

  • ATMPs

  • Special programs

  • Harmonization

  • Global organizations

Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
In addition to independent studying, the course has at least one joint start session at the beginning of the course. The instructions will be updated closer to the course.

Independent study

07.01.2025 31.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)