Medical Engineering

One core module in Semester 1 will give you a background in experimental design and analysis within medical engineering. You’ll look at computational and biological methodologies alongside statistical data analysis and different data visualisation techniques to lay the foundations of your studies.

Optional modules in each semester will allow you to build on this knowledge and focus on specialist topics that suit your own interests and career intentions. You could focus on biomechatronics and medical robotics, spinal biomechanics, surface engineering or computational fluid dynamics analysis and a range of other topics. Depending on your academic or professional background, you may decide to take introductory modules such as Basic Orthopaedic Engineering or Structure and Function of the Body to fill the gaps in your knowledge.

Throughout the programme you’ll complete your Professional Project – an independent piece of research on a topic within mechanical engineering that allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. In the two taught semesters you’ll review the literature around your topic and plan the project, before completing the design, analysis, computation, experimentation and writing up in the summer months.

If you choose to study part-time, you’ll extend your studies over a longer period so you can take fewer modules in each year.

Want to find out more about your modules?
Take a look at the Medical Engineering module descriptions for more detail on what you will study.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Medical Engineering Experimental Design and Analysis 15 credits
• Professional Project 60 credits
• Team Design and Build Project 15 credits

Optional modules

• Biomaterials and Applications 15 credits
• Managing for Innovation 15 credits
• Structure and Function of the Body 15 credits
• Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation (Distance Learning) 15 credits
• Basic Orthopaedic Engineering 15 credits
• Tribology and Surface Engineering 15 credits
• Biomaterials 15 credits
• Functional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course) 15 credits
• Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics 15 credits
• Advanced Finite Element Analysis 15 credits
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis 15 credits
• Tissue Engineering 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Medical Engineering MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Medical Engineering MSc Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Our groundbreaking research feeds directly into teaching, and you’ll have regular interactions with staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines. You’ll have regular contact with them through lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group work and project meetings. Some modules make use of online learning methods or a short course format.

Independent study is also important to the programme, as you develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including case studies, technical reports, presentations, in-class tests, assignments and exams. Optional modules may also use alternative assessment methods.