Biomedical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)

The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.

The programme is intended to help students to develop the engineering, medical, design, management and personal skills required to become professional medical engineers and in doing so, also equip them for careers in other professions.

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics (20 credits) - core
  To develop mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills in fundamental topics of mathematics so that students can later build on these to describe, model, analyse and evaluate engineering problems using a range of mathematical techniques and appropriate software for calculations.
• Computer Aided Engineering (20 credits) - core
  To provide an appreciation of computer aided design, analysis and simulation methods over a range of engineering disciplines (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Medical) and to provide experience of the use of industry standard CAE tools through design, modelling, simulation, analysis of structures, processes, systems or components.
• Materials Technology & Structural Mechanics (20 credits) - core
  Provides an introduction to engineering materials and their properties, with particular reference to their manufacturing technology, selection and different industrial applications.
• Skills for Engineering (20 credits) - core
  The module is designed to provide a project based hands on team based module with integrates the learning from other modules during the first year.
• Practical Electronics (20 credits) – core
  To develop practical electronics knowledge & skills, including; reading & creating circuit diagrams, understanding the function of components, designing PCBs using CAD & developing lab documentation & soldering skills.
• Anatomy & Physiology (20 credits) – core
  To assist the students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the gross anatomy of the human body; cardiovascular and respiratory physiology; muscular-skeletal systems; cells and tissues; normal versus cancer cells; human fluid mechanics.

At the end of Year 1, students will be eligible to exit with the award of Certificate of Higher Education if they have successfully completed at least 120 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Year 2

• Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (20 credits) – core
  To establish an appreciation and working knowledge of the premise that analytical (deterministic) and statistical tools are components of a larger integrated tool kit for addressing and evaluating multiple solutions to a variety of engineering-based problems.
• Material Engineering & Design (20 credits) – core
  The aim of this module is to develop core technical knowledge and understanding of the intimate relationship between mechanical engineering design (form and function), manufacturing methods and materials selection.
• Digital & Analogue Electronics (20 credits) – core
  To introduce analogue electronic devices and circuits, the principles of digital logic,and digital system design.
• Biomechanics & Human Biodynamics (20 credits) – core
  This module aims to provide an overview of how the human body experiences forces in static and dynamic situations, and how gait and posture is analysed and evaluated. It also aims to carry out the most important physiological measurements for the clinical assessment of the human body.
• Healthcare Technology Project (20 credits) – core
  To demonstrate the multiple elements required for a successful product design process from initial ideas to functional prototypes.
• Cell & Tissue Biology (20 credits) – core
  This module aims to provide a good understanding of human physiology and the ways in which cells and tissue interact with invasive medical devices and implants.

At the end of Year 2, students will be eligible to exit with the award of Diploma of Higher Education if they have successfully completed at least 240 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.

Final year

• Project (30 credits) - core
• Six Sigma for Business Excellence (10 credits) - core
  The students will be able to acquire a deep understanding of the theories and practices of six sigma and associated quality assurance and management principles, and directly apply them to a variety of product and service industries.
• Medical Ethics & Regulations (10 credits) – core
  Critical review of medical ethics and regulations within medical engineering.
• Materials Failure Analysis (20 credits) – core
  This module builds on core knowledge of materials science & structural mechanics and aims to provide the integrated knowledge & skills to; - recognise the important failure mechanisms which lead to catastrophic structural failure under static & cyclic loading -select appropriate analytical methods.
• Biomaterials with Implant Design & Technology (20 credits) – core
  This module aims to develop the critical knowledge of base biomaterials and also aims to integrate and apply existing knowledge to implant design and technology and to apply general design procedures/methodology to medical devices such as joint replacements, including hip, knee and other joints.
• Rehabilitation Engineering (10 credits) – core
  To critically evaluate corrective or assistive devices and prosthetics in patient rehabilitation with good understanding of the main bone, muscular and skeletal disorders, diagnosis and possible treatments.
• Financial & Project Management (20 credits) – core
  Enable students to acquire a sound understanding of the financial and accounting principles, and apply these principles for decision making and control purposes in a commercial business environment.

Students will be eligible for the award of Honours Degree of Bachelor if they have successfully completed at least 360 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.