Tufts University - School of Engineering
Certificate in Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems
- Medford, USA
- Boston, USA
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
16 Jan 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 1,855 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Certificate in Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems at Tufts School of Engineering covers human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, medical device design, usability, ergonomics, and clinical workflow integration. You’ll learn human-centered design and usability testing in small, student-centered classes with interdisciplinary research guidance from faculty at a top research university.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter roles in medical device firms, hospitals, consultancies, or regulators. Common jobs include human factors engineer, usability engineer, medical device designer, UI/UX designer, regulatory affairs specialist, and clinical safety analyst, using skills in usability testing, risk analysis, and human–computer interaction and product development.
Tufts School of Engineering has a long history of expertise in human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, and the design of medical devices and systems. Tufts provides students with the best of both worlds: a student-centered experience at a topnotch research university. You’ll join small classes where your professors know you by name, and immerse yourself in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research topics under the guidance of innovative faculty. The certificate is particularly relevant for human factors professionals, user interface designers, and anyone working in the medical device industry.
The Medical Devices and Systems Certificate Program develops and enhances skills in medical/health technology assessment, validation, and overall design. The certificate is particularly relevant for human factors professionals, user interface designers, and anyone working in the medical device industry.
The certificate requires four courses. Students interested in earning a master's degree can often apply eligible certificate courses toward a master's degree in human factors engineering.
- Two foundation courses:
- ENP-0109 Medical Technology Development
- ENP-0110 Human Factors in Medical Technology
- Two more courses from approved list, including:
- ENP-0105 Assistive Technology
- ENP-0111 Use-Related Risk Management
- ENP-0161 Human Factors in Product Design
- ENP-0165 Industrial Design
- ENP-0166 Computer-Interface Design
- ENP-0163 Analytical Methods in Human Factors Engineering
- CS-0171 Human-Computer Interaction
- ME-0140 Inventive Design
- BME-0100 Design of Medical Instrumentation
The School of Engineering offers partial tuition scholarships for a select group of Engineering master’s and certificate programs. When you apply for admission, you’ll automatically be considered, there’s no separate scholarship application or additional information required. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority scholarship consideration.
Advance your engineering career at an R1 research university. Explore 20+ master's programs, gain hands-on industry experience, and connect with Boston's innovation community. Apply today to be considered for scholarships.