2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Medical Engineering

Programme overview

Programme code
MEBE-MECH/ME
UCAS code
HHH6
Duration
4 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Dr Anthony Herbert
Contact address
A.Herbert@leeds.asc.uk
Total credits
480
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Mechanical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
Engineering
Professional Body Offering Accreditation
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: MEng, BEng Medical Engineering (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

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. The programme will give students the ability to:


1. understand core mechanical engineering, biological and medical subjects relevant to the medical engineer, coupled with a depth of knowledge in the areas of biomechanics, biomaterials and medical engineering;

2. analyse, design and evaluate information in the biomedical engineering domain;

3. communicate, manage and utilise team working skills in pursuit of overcoming biomedical engineering challenges.
4. critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and advanced scholarship in Medical Engineering;
Additionally, we offer exciting opportunities like studying abroad and industrial work placements to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into the professional world.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MECH1010Computers in Engineering Analysis20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1206Design and Manufacture 120Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MECH1215Thermofluids 120Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1230Solid Mechanics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1280Engineering Materials20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH1520Engineering Mathematics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Year 2

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MECH2610Engineering Mechanics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2620Vibration and Control20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2636Design and Manufacture 220Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2640Economics and Management20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MECH2650Mechatronics and Measurement Systems20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH2670Thermofluids 220Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Year 3

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MECH3225Biomedical Engineering Design20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3245Structure, Function and Repair of the Body20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MECH3775Additive Manufacturing20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MECH3890Individual Engineering Project40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MECH3900Finite Element Methods of Analysis20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional Modules

Year 4

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
MECH5080MTeam Project45Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MECH5465MExperimental Methods and Analysis15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional Modules

Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ELEC5650MMedical Electronics and E-Health15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5247MManaging for Innovation151 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5345MFundamentals of Tribology15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5375MSurface Engineering and Coatings15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5490MBiomaterials15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5500MFunctional Joint Replacement Technology15Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MECH5605MBiomechatronics and Medical Robotics15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MECH5770MComputational Fluid Dynamics Analysis15Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:07:48

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