Module manager: TBC
Email: TBC
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
| MECH3465 | Robotics and Machine Intelligence |
| MECH3470 | Vehicle Design and Analysis |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
In Medical Engineering Design students will design a medical device within the period of the module. Projects come directly from local hospitals and have a clinical mentor and a real clinical need. In Semester 1 students come up with their own solution to the mentor’s problem by developing User Needs, an Engineering Design Specification and a subsequent Conceptual design. This will be complemented by lectures in medical engineering science and medical regulations from internal staff and externals consultants. In Semester 2 you will work in a small team (6-8) of students to develop the device from concept to prototype including producing a failure modes and effects analysis and a product design file. You will be assessed by the clinical mentor and teaching staff in your ability to solve the medical problem posed. The clinical problems change annually and has included Ultrasound Guided Cannulation, and Surgical Guides for Knee Replacement Surgery, and Paediatric Elbow Pinning.
Understand the application of design to the medical engineering industry. Design the different aspects of a medical device.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Work as part of a team in the design of a medical device
2. Understand the application of design for a medical device
3. Determine the specification of a medical device using information given and own research
4. Specify appropriate tests to demonstrate the functionality of the device
5. Suggest the appropriate regulatory pathway for the device designed to take the device to market
These module learning outcomes contribute to the following AHEP4 learning outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study. [C1]
- Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles. [C2]
- Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems. [C4]
- Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards. [C5]
- Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems. [C6]
- Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems. [C12]
- Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations. [C13]
- Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights. [C15]
Skills learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate skills in:
a. Information technology
b. Teamwork/collaboration
c. Personal management
d. Interpersonal skills
e. Time management, planning & organising
f. Critical thinking
g. Research
h. Decision-making
i. Information, data and media literacies
j. Systems thinking
k. Integrated problem solving
l. Effective communication
m. Creativity and innovation
n. Presentation skills
Students will undertake a mixture of traditional lectures, seminars, and practical sessions as well as working on their own time to complete assigned tasks. Several tasks will be completed each contributing towards the final grade.
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 34 | 1 | 34 |
| Practical | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 146 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 54 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
An online discussion board will be monitored during specified times each week. Quiz during each lecture.
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 30/04/2026
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team