Digital Medical Devices
EIT Labelled Certified Innovation Path
Join our Digital Medical Devices (DMD) programme and get to grips with the exciting world of digital health.
This is your chance to master the key principles of DMD, understand its impact on healthcare systems, and tackle the challenges of implementing digital health solutions.
Start with core modules in leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, plus two introductory DMD modules, before tailoring your journey with four out of seven specialised modules.
From regulatory standards and cybersecurity to AI integration and personalised care, you’ll gain the skills to drive real change. Plus, you’ll learn how to navigate the path to getting your digital medical device adopted. It’s time to make your mark.
Applications to this programme are currently open! Apply by 7 January to start the course on 19 January 2026.
What you get
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion, you’ll receive an EIT Label certificate
TAILORED LEARNING
Craft your own personalised learning journey
PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT
Real-world learning experience, ensuring practical skills development
EMPOWERMENT
Become an entrepreneur and leader in medical device innovation
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Leverage experience and knowledge from academic institutions and industry leaders in the field
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Join a community of like-minded peers driving the digital transformation of medical devices
How it works
1. APPLY
Ensure that you apply before the deadline.
2. ADMISSION
Our admissions committee will review applications & invite eligible candidates for an interview.
3. GET NOTIFIED
You’ll receive the admission committee’s decision.
4. PERSONALISE
We’ll evaluate your prior learning, potentially adding to your ECTS credits and shaping your learning path.
5. FIRST MODULE
Complete the innovation, entrepreneurship & leadership module for 5 ECTS.
6. DMD MODULES
Complete the modules you select in Digital Medical Devices for 17-22 ECTS.
7. CAPSTONE PROJECT
Submit your capstone project based on learnings & experience gained during the programme.
8. EVALUATION
Consortium evaluates capstone projects.
9. CERTIFICATE
Learner receives EIT Labelled Certificate.
What you'll learn
Learning Outcomes
- ✅ Understand the full lifecycle of digital medical devices — from design to adoption and regulation
✅ Apply AI, data, and cybersecurity principles to develop safe, effective, and compliant medical technologies
✅ Navigate MDR, IVDR, and related EU frameworks, integrating standards and regulatory best practices
✅ Design patient-centred, personalised health solutions supported by digital and connected devices
✅ Evaluate innovation readiness and adoption pathways for digital health technologies
✅ Analyse real-world cases to identify best practices for successful DMD implementation and scaling
The estimated time commitment for the programme is 20 to 24 hours per week.
Eligibility Requirements
Our online programme is open to:
- Master’s students who are still studying or have graduated from a reputable university
- PhD students
- Healthcare professionals or working professionals who want to upskill, reskill, and gain experience in the digital medical device industry
- A professional level of English is required.
We recommend filling in our application form on your desktop as you will be required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degree
- Transcripts
Want to learn more?
Webinars are a great way to find out if the programme is a right fit for you.
Programme costs
- EU students: €1,000.00 excl. VAT
- Non EU students: €2,000.00 excl. VAT
- EU professionals/executives: €2,000.00 excl. VAT
- Non EU professionals/executives: €4,000.00 excl. VAT
There is a two-installment payment option available, please contact us for more information.
*Applicants can be considered as students only if they are enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme at the time of application.
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Partners
Karolinska Institute (KI)
Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
Valencia Polytechnic University (UPV)
University of Technology Dresden (TUD)
Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS)
