Module manager: Helen Berry
Email: h.e.berry@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Satisfactory completion of Level 1 BMS programme, or equivalent
BMSC2237
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module introduces the interdisciplinary field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The need for and challenges of tissue engineering will be covered, along with the fundamentals of immunology and transplantation, tissue and matrix biology, biomaterials and cellular interactions, in vitro and in vivo models. This will be taught by lectures and an interactive workshop.
On completion of this module, students will have a basic knowledge of the major aspects of tissue engineering, namely: - fundamentals of cell and matrix biology; - fundamentals of immunology; - 2D and 3D tissue culture technology; - standardization, quality control and regulatory issues.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1) Define the major functions of the human immune system and explain its role in transplant rejection.
2) Discuss the interplay between cells, extracellular matrix, and biomaterials, including how this may be evaluated.
3) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the product development cycle
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
4) Construct a comprehensible written summary of information from multiple publication sources.
Students will cover, at an introductory level:
- the human immune system and role in transplant rejection;
- the biology of natural tissues and extracellular matrix;
- the definition of stem cells and development of cell therapies;
- in vitro and in vivo models relevant to tissue engineering;
- biomaterials and biomechanics;
- translation of technologies from bench to clinic.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Learning | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Supervision | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Independent online learning hours | 78 | ||
| Private study hours | 0 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Opportunities to provide feedback on the student's formative assessment and at in-person sessions to assist the students with progression to the next part.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Summary abstract (summary of information) | 0 |
| In-course Assessment | Evidence-based report (Evaluation plan for a TERM product or medical device) | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 03/05/2024
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