From high-tech operating theatres and biomaterials to medical wearables and implant technologies, medical engineers play a crucial part in the evolution of modern healthcare. Bridging the gap between engineering and medicine through a multidisciplinary approach – medical engineering solutions combine knowledge of the body with engineering principles, technology, mechanics and innovation to develop tools for the medical community to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.
Graduates should have advanced level knowledge and understanding of current technology and research issues in the following areas:
- modern computational and experimental techniques;
- anatomical and physiological measurements;
- orthopaedic, solid mechanics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics;
- biomaterials; and biotribology.
Graduates should have completed an advanced level project of either a computational, experimental or theoretical nature in a selected area of medical engineering or biomechanics.
In completing this project and passing the taught course modules the participants will have demonstrated their ability to:
- deal with complex and contradictory knowledge, critically analyse complex problems,
- be able to develop new approaches to problem solving,
- be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a multidisciplinary environment and
- be confident in the use of IT for data analysis and presentation.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH5465M | Experimental Methods and Analysis | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5845M | Professional Project | 60 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MECH5880M | Team Design Project | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study a total of 90 credits of optional modules, with a maximum of 45 credits in semester 1 from either of the 2 baskets.
Candidates will be required to study 30-45 credits from the following optional modules (basket 1):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH5315M | Engineering Computational Methods | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5490M | Biomaterials | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5775M | Advanced Manufacturing | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 45-60 credits from the following optional modules (basket 2):
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC5650M | Medical Electronics and E-Health | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS5247M | Managing for Innovation | 15 | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5210M | Structure and Functional Biomechanics | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5345M | Fundamentals of Tribology | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5375M | Surface Engineering and Coatings | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5500M | Functional Joint Replacement Technology | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5605M | Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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