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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.MJS.142

Introduction to Quality and Regulation for Medical Product Development, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Course code
BBT.MJS.142
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 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Core content
  • Product classification, life cycle and special features of the industry
  • Regulatory framework and authorities
  • Key regulations, standards, and guidelines
  • Safety and risk management
  • Preclinical and clinical evaluation and testing
  • Ethics and sustainability
  • Product report and presentation
  • Peer reviewing
Complementary knowledge
  • Understanding the connections between different phases of the product life cycle and product development process
  • Understanding the main differences between EU and US regulation
  • Deeper understanding of quality system including SOP, CAPA, auditing, DMR, traceability and risk assessment
  • Deeper understanding why evaluation, testing, verification and validation are mandatory
Specialist knowledge

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Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The course consists of various mandatory tasks, discussions and lectures. Implementation in the first period is primarily intended for international degree students, exchange students, and also for other finnish degree programmes than Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Implementation in the fourth period is primarily intended for the degree students in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering.

Participation in teaching

26.08.2024 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
07.01.2025 23.02.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)