Excited to learn more? See below for a taste of what you can expect to study for our Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree.

Compulsory modules

Design and Make Project 1

The aims of the module are:

  • To provide students with an understanding of the basic engineering and life science principles used in designing and making exemplar bioengineering products.
  • To provide a practical experience of a series of laboratories relating design concepts to product properties.

Chemical Engineering Science

The aims of this module is to:

  • Equip students with core chemical and biological knowledge underpinning Chemical Engineering.
  • Introduce the principles of sustainability in chemical/biochemical processes.
  • Introduce students to industrially significant aspects of chemical/biochemical processes and microbiology.
  • Familiarise students to risk analysis procedures and experimental planning processes.

Mathematical Methods in Bioengineering

The aims of this module are to reinforce and extend student's previous exposure to mathematics with an emphasis on the techniques required to solve problems arising in bioengineering.

Introductory Materials Science

The aim of this module is:

  • To give the students an introduction to engineering materials, their properties and processing and how these are interrelated.
  • To provide students with an understanding of the major principles used in determining the properties and structure of materials.
  • Introduction to processing a range of material types from raw material to finished part.
  • How the processing method can influence the properties of the material.

Anatomy and Physiology

The aim of this module is to develop the students' understanding of the structure, function and homeostatic regulation of the human body with reference to integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems.

Integrated Product Design

The aim of this module is for students to understand the integrated nature of Product Design and technology. Students will gain an introduction to:

  • The processes of creating design information through applied Computer Aided Design (CAD) methods.
  • Reading graphical engineering design information.
  • The design and implementation of engineering related software and programming.
  • Electronics and technology.
  • CAD based simulation for modelling.

Compulsory modules

Design and Make Project 2

The aims of the module are:

  • To enable students to develop detailed knowledge of the principles used in designing and making exemplar bioengineering products.
  • To enable students to demonstrate their understanding and skills to complete dedicated biomaterials, Electrical Engineering (EE) and scaffold fabrication mini projects, and a series of well-structured tissue manufacturing experiments relating to the process design for engineered tissue(s) or organ(s).
  • To enable students to analyse and communicate the principles of design in solving bioengineering problems including the complex processes for bioengineering product(s) through combinational skills.

Bioengineering Thermofluids

The aims of this module are to:

  • Introduce the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • Solve practical engineering problems using thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.

Data Analysis and Modelling

The aims of this module is to introduce the principles of data analysis and modelling relevant to materials and chemical engineering.

Digital Systems

The aims of this module are to develop an understanding of the key concepts of electronic logic and how signals and systems are represented on digital platforms.

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

The aim of this module is to further student understanding of the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and cell biology that underpin the wider study of human biology.

Materials Characterisation

The aim of the module is to develop the understanding of materials characterisation techniques to accurately determine the structure of materials at microscopic or atomic level.

Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)

The aims of the module are to:

  • To provide students with an understanding of the types of materials used in tissue engineering.
  • To relate the mechanical/physical/chemical properties of a material with its correct use in the different biological tissues.
  • To consider the design and development of devices to replace or augment damaged or diseased body parts.

Compulsory modules

Bioengineering Individual Project

The aim of the module is to impart the skills required:

  • To develop and conduct a research programme in the field of bioengineering.
  • To communicate the findings, orally and in writing, to a technical audience.

Biomedical Component Design

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • Understand how to use basic design principles, including an appreciation of design requirements, constraints and approaches.
  • Use the principles of materials selection in conjunction with biological requirements, and the different approaches adopted in commercial material selection systems in a regulated industry.
  • Integrate their knowledge of biomaterials properties, manufacturing techniques and engineering principles in the solution of practical biomedical design problems.

Data Analysis

The objective of this module is to introduce (mainly statistical) methods for the analysis of data generated from experiments, plant trials or production. Students will gain an understanding of how confidence levels can be used to quantify uncertainty in data and shape the conclusions that can be drawn from them, to then inform decision making and resulting actions.

Product Innovation Management

The aim of this module is for students to gain an understanding of strategic and operational issues and demands related to product innovation management through a series of lectures covering an appreciation of market dynamics and their effect on the design of new products, including the development of appropriate management strategies.

Healthcare Engineering

The aim of the module is to introduce students from a diverse range of engineering backgrounds to both the opportunities and constraints of engineering practice in healthcare, medicine and medical device industry. The module will have a focus on products, design and manufacture, innovation and exploitation in a regulated industry on emerging health technology products.

Optional modules

Body Composition and Physiological Measurement

The aims of this module are for the student to understand the biological bases and methods for assessing the composition and function of the human body and to critically evaluate the reliability and validity of techniques and their applicability in different populations.

Biochemical Engineering

The aims of this module are:

  • To enable students to analyse biological processes based on an understanding of the principles involved.
  • To develop strategies for processing biological materials based on available technologies.
  • To give examples of industrially relevant processes.

Bioelectricity and Biophotonics Engineering

The aims of this module are to:

  • Introduce the fundamentals of bioelectricity and biophotonics at molecular, cellular and tissue levels.
  • Explore engineering principles underpinning selected biomedical applications.

Additive Manufacturing for Product Development

The module will introduce and develop the concepts of seven Additive Manufacturing (AM) process categories. The module will emphasise the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies and will highlight applications and case studies from the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry.

Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

The aims of the module are to:

  • To provide students with an understanding of the types of materials used in controlled delivery.
  • To relate the mechanical/physical/chemical properties of a material with its correct use for different types of delivery.
  • To consider the design and development of new materials and structures that can target delivery to specific organs/tissues and in specific timeframes.

Regenerative Medicine

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of regenerative medicine that utilises biology as the basis for modern regenerative therapies.

Emerging Technologies for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

The aim of this module is for students to develop a multidisciplinary knowledge and understanding of recent emerging technologies that can aid with improving health and wellbeing. This is inclusive of clinical devices to active lifestyle aids, and the module will cover topics including how they are developed, how they can be applied, and how to utilise them in research and practice.

Sports Engineering

The aim of the module is for students to gain an understanding of the science and materials relating to sports equipment design and manufacture and to appreciate the significance of this industry sector.

The information above is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.