Teaching and assessment for Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

This project module is designed to be an exciting and engaging introduction to problem solving and critical thinking.

It is perfect for students who are interested in learning about the processes involved in undertaking engineering projects while working in small, multi-disciplinary teams under minimum supervision.

You will explore the fundamental concepts of how electric circuits operate.

You will learn about the intimate connection between electrical and magnetic phenomena.

Along with appropriate mathematical, and problem-solving tools, this will allow you to analyse electrostatic, circuit, and electromagnetic problems.

Mechanics is all about understanding how and why things move.

From falling apples to car crashes, from rockets in space to spinning wheels, mechanics explains it all.

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.

Engineers work together in a team environment and need to be highly communicative to create prototypes, test products, analyse data and deliver solutions.

You will develop your practical and verbal skills through the completion of two projects.

In this module, you will gain knowledge of the key principles related to energy, work, power generation, and refrigeration.

You will be provided with a grounding in concepts such as temperature and pressure in the energy analysis framework, enabling you to establish the most efficient engineering design strategy.

Explore how forces, fluids, and waves shape the world around you. From sound and pendulums to fluid pressure and resonance, this is physics and engineering in action. 

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This module explores the structure, organisation, and function of the human body

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.

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, this module offers a gateway into understanding the fundamental principles of analogue and digital electronics. This course is not just about learning theories, but rather about comprehending the building blocks of the modern world.

You will learn the basic practical and theoretical background of obtaining stresses and deformations in structures and mechanical parts.

These are caused by various loading scenarios. These include bending, shear, and torsion.

Failure criteria of parts and structures as well as de-risking factors are also discussed in this module.

Industry engineers use modern engineering software, you will learn to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and microcontrollers in IT labs.

Using CAD software to design products and manufacturing systems and develop your design skills by creating 3D models with SolidWorks. Learn how to make engineering drawings for manufacturing with AutoCAD.

Now that you’ve settled into university life, it’s time to build on the foundations you set in your first year.

This second-year module is all about helping you take your development to the next level. This will cover this from a personal, academic, and professional perspective.

Learn how medical imaging is used in diagnosis and treatment. Explore real clinical cases and build your skills in image analysis and interpretation.

You will be introduced to design strategies of biomedical devices.

You will visit industrial partners. They will provide you with projects based on current engineering problems.

You will work on a design project with the company.

Learn how surgical tools, imaging systems, and operating environments work together in modern healthcare.

You will explore real procedures, assess safety, and improve designs. This will done through hands-on workshops and group projects.

You will learn about the way systems behave.

You will also learn about the principles of control and dynamical systems. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of the different aspects of multi-parameter systems and automatic control systems.

Learn about a range of engineering materials.

This will include metals and non-metals, and their main properties.

This will also cover how these are influenced by composition and processing.

It also covers the design and selection of materials based on various engineering applications.

Transform medical images into 3D printed models for real-world healthcare applications. Learn through hands-on lab work, imaging software, and group projects.

You will learn fundamental and advanced concepts and methodologies of machine learning for imaging, and relate this to real-world problems in medical imaging and computer vision.

You will gain the skills to work with X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound image reconstruction, and see how they are used in healthcare.

Explore how robotics and engineering are used to improve surgery and operating room procedures. Learn through hands-on design work, team activities, and real clinical examples.

Imagine innovating life-changing technologies that improve people's lives. From biomedical sensors to brain-machine interfaces, this elective module is your gateway into the fascinating world of rehabilitation engineering.

During this course, you will explore real-world engineering scenarios that will empower you to address the needs of individuals with injuries and diseases.

This module on Control and Dynamical systems is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in linear, nonlinear and digital control system the design of control system according to response and safety requirements.

Robotics and mechatronics are areas where engineering meets innovation. This module explores how to design, analyse, and control robots.

It will also equip you with the knowledge and skills to build machines that can think and act.

Ultrasound technology plays a crucial role in diagnostic medicine. This module provides a thorough understanding of ultrasound technology.

This includes ultrasound physics, imaging techniques, and clinical applications.