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MTE-40036 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 20 November 2024

MTE-40036 - Biomaterials
Coordinator: Ying Yang Tel: +44 1782 674386
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

To provide an overview of all types of materials used in biological environments; to introduce the systematic knowledge on the relationship of structure and properties in these materials; to provide an overview of the interaction between physiological environment and biomaterials; to introduce the regulation, characterization and demands of implants used in medical field.

Barred Combinations

1
1,2
1
1
1,2

Description for 2024/25

This module encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to the field of biomaterials, with a view of materials from their physical and chemical properties to how they interact with biological tissues during implantation. Students will learn how assessment of materials is made within the clinic and how material properties can be altered/ engineered to produce biomaterials better suited for purpose.

Aims
Interactive Lectures: 18 hours
Tutorials: 2 hours
Practicals: 16 hours
Non-contact private study hours:
Directed reading to support lectures: 59
Practical writing: 25
General study revision for examination: 30
Total: 150

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/mte-40036/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

None

School Rules

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Unseen Exam weighted 70%
Unseen examination


2: Laboratory Report weighted 30%
Laboratory report


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 20 November 2024