Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • Understand and use design principles, including an appreciation of design requirements, constraints and approaches.
  • Further develop principles of materials selection; component or system design; material processing/bioengineering practice.
  • Integrate their knowledge of materials properties/bioengineering, manufacturing techniques and engineering principles in the solution of practical engineering design problems.
  • Understand the behaviour of groups and individuals in a management context.

Optional modules

The aims of this module are to:

  • Develop skills to critically review the literature and apply them to scientific and engineering problems.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of data analysis techniques and their application.
  • Gain an understanding of and how to apply the ideas to measure unknown quantities.

The aim of this module is to:

  • Provide the students with a broad range of knowledge with the principles of the advanced material characterisation techniques.
  • Acquire in depth knowledge and practical skills in some characterisation techniques including electron microscopy, spectroscopy and thermal analysis used in materials science and engineering.
Optional

The aims of the module are to:

  • Develop an understanding of the principles associated with the modelling of properties of materials at different length and timescale.
  • Develop the ability to judge the strengths and limitations of different modelling techniques.

To allow students to develop an understanding and knowledge of the latest developments in nanomaterials and composites including preparation, processing and properties, and to highlight the use of advanced nanomaterials and composites for various applications.

The aims of the module are to:

  • Develop a broad understanding of polymer science, including how polymer functionality affects properties.
  • Evaluate how inter and intramolecular forces affect polymer behaviour both in solution and in bulk.
  • Apply knowledge of polymer chemistry and physics to predict properties of materials in applications.

The aims of the module are:

  • To provide the student with a knowledge of the fundamental principles of adhesion and to understand how joining materials together with adhesives can be maximised in terms of bond strength and bond longevity.
  • To provide the students with a knowledge of the fundamental principles of fusion and solid-state welding processes and to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the processes.
  • Students will be able to select and justify the appropriate methods of adhesion and welding for specific applications.

The aims of the module are:

  • To develop a good understanding of the application of Colloid Science in a range of Chemical Engineering processes.
  • To introduce and/or reinforce the student's knowledge of molecular interactions manifestation in the colloidal domain and how colloidal phenomena are manifested in the macroscopic world.

The aims of the module are:

  • To enable students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the science and engineering principles of clean chemical energy conversions, primarily the electro-chemical energy storage and conversion, including batteries, capacitor, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, bioenergy utilisation and carbon dioxide utilisation.
  • To enable students to understand the application of battery, fuel cell and hybrid systems as an enabling clean energy technology for a wide range of applications including transportation, stationary and portable power applications.
  • To enable students to gain insight into the sustainability of processes, particularly life-cycle assessment and safety.

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 the biotechnology and biomedical engineering fields.

The aim of the module is 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.