Compulsory modules
Product Design (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- To examine the various stages in the design of chemical, biochemical and biomedical products
- To consider a generalised methodology for identifying needs, generating and selecting ideas, designing a manufacturing process for chemical, biochemical and biomedical products and getting the product to market.
Technological Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
The module aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of a broad set of concepts associated with innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation aspects, focusing on technological entrepreneurship rather than social enterprise.
Biomechanics for Biomedical Engineering (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for the student to apply classical mechanics to human motion and to develop the skills and understanding for 3D motion analysis, to be able to collect, process, calculate, and interpret kinetic and kinematic data during dynamic activities.
MSc Project (60 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- To give experience of a substantial research project
- To give training and insight into research methods
- To impart the importance of safety issues related to practical work in the laboratory.
Optional modules
Advanced Biochemical Engineering (15 credits)
The aims of this module is to give students an in depth knowledge of the engineering and biological principles of the industrial production of a range of biologic or biologically-derived products by fermentation and cell culture.
Advances in Biomaterials (15 credits)
This module aims to:
- Appraise types and properties of materials that can be (i) used for biomedical applications, (ii) derived from renewable sources, (iii) degraded in biological environments;
- Analyse how material composition and micro/nanostructure influence biological environments and degradation processes;
- Assess the design and development of materials of biological relevance and/or from renewable sources.
- Understand different techniques for biomaterials characterisations
Basic Science and Regenerative Therapy (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of regenerative medicine.