Teaching and assessment for Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Teaching

This course is taught by academics from the School of Science and Engineering and the School of Medicine, as well as medical physicists, hospital consultants and medical industry experts.

Teaching methods include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
lab experiments
design assignments
industrial visits
professional training
a variety of projects

In your final year, time is allocated for your research project work.

Assessment

Methods of assessment include a combination of:

coursework
group project reports
lab reports
written exams

You will present a major final year project and dissertation at the end of Level 4.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: EG11003 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Mathematics is essential to the work of an engineer. This module will help you gain confidence with your existing mathematical skills and a deeper understanding of mathematics.

This module focuses on fundamental aspects of mathematics, allowing you to build a strong foundation for further engineering mathematics modules.

Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A full module details

Module code: EG12003 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Mathematics provides a means of describing, understanding, and solving a problem regardless of the field of engineering that you are studying.

This module will provide you with the mathematical skills and knowledge needed to handle an engineering degree course. It also aims to increase confidence in using and understanding mathematics.

Science and Engineering Mathematics 1B full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: BE21001 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

Software Applications for Biomedical Engineering Design full module details

Module code: EG21005 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

The module continues the development of your understanding of the basic mathematics most relevant to engineers. It covers material required for accreditation of degree programmes in engineering, and will allow you to understand subjects you will be learning about in higher levels.

Mathematics for Engineers full module details

Module code: EG21008 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Electromagnetism is the interaction between electric charges, magnetic moments, and electromagnetic fields. We'll see how electromagnetism is integral to our devices and technology.

We will see how important electro-magnetism is to the modern world. Your television, phone, and radio all rely on electromagnetism, using electricity, magnetism, or light to work.

Electromagnetism and Light full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: BE31001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Biomedical Signal and Image Processing full module details

Module code: EG31001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

This Level 3 module completes the process of equipping you with the fundamental mathematical skills needed for an undergraduate engineering degree. It also covers material required for accreditation of degree programmes in engineering.

Mathematics for Engineers II full module details