Medical Device Design
ENG-SCI 227
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Project-based course on the design of medical devices to address needs identified by hospital-based clinicians. Students work in teams with physicians to develop a novel solution to an unmet need. The design process includes: needs finding; problem identification; prior art searches; defining quantitative functional requirements; strategy and concept generation; estimation; sketch modeling; prototyping, and quantitative evaluation of the solution.
Class Notes
Students should complete the enrollment petition form on Canvas by Nov. 4, 2026.
Recommended Prep
At least one of: ES 51, ES 55 or ES 50/ECE 50, ECE 152 (or equivalents for graduate students). REEF, Makerspace, or Machine Shop training are highly valued.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
