University of Arizona to open new four-year degree in medical device industry

A new undergraduate degree combining medicine, engineering, management, and law at the University of Arizona will prepare students for a wide range of careers in the medical device industry.

The new Bachelor of Science in Medical Device Development and Application was approved by the Arizona Board of Regents at their June board meeting and will start accepting students in Spring 2026.

College of Medicine Professor Dr. Marvin Slepian said the medical device industry is growing at a faster rate than the pharmaceutical industry, and will continue to be in demand due to a rapidly aging population…

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