Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Novel Medical Technology Assessment and Identifying the Need for Improved Medical Devices
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code	02 37144
Module Lead	Matthew Campbell-Hill
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module covers the application of systems and processes used to assess novel medical technologies and identify the need for improved medical devices, such as the Medical Technology Evaluation Programme (MTEP) within the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and NHSx. The fundamentals of technology assessment and design are introduced and their relevance to the western healthcare system considered. Through the use of examples from recent publications from the MTEP programme and research literature, the development of technologies that are capable of producing significantly improved health and health-system outcomes is explored. Students work individually to review multiple individual technologies that have been assessed and identify the relevant factors that influenced the assessment outcomes. Students present short comparative studies of similar technologies or health targets exploring where improvements could be made in technologies that failed to receive positive guidance. The findings are presented in oral presentations and written reports, and feedback is given that students are able to refine their approaches and develop their written reports.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe how new medical technologies are assessed and evaluated in practice by public health bodies (NHS England and NICE) Describe how requirements for innovation in medical devices are collated and transmitted to industry Evaluate the relative merits of alternative approaches for developing and assessing novel technologies; and Demonstrate an awareness that the clinicians and technology designers must be able to effectively communicate and work with scientists from other disciplines.
Assessment	37144-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 50% Individual presentations 50% individual written report, 2000 words Reassessment: 100% resubmission of written report, 2000 words
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