MTE-40047 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module aims to develop engineering concepts required in order to work as a designer within the context of medical devices and the healthcare industry. These will include investigation of standard and advanced manufacturing and joining processes, and communicating designs between industries. As it is virtually impossible to develop modern medical devices without the use of electronics, electronic components and software these will also be explored within a manufacturing context. Team working is an essential aspect of design and this will be developed.

The aim of this module is to provide underpinning principles of engineering manufacturing, materials and communications to enable students to undertake project based design studies within the context of medical devices and healthcare technologies. The module will cover aspects of Engineering Applications and Engineer in Society as stipulated by the Engineering Council's specification for engineering education UK-SPEC, it will also provide evidence for progression to QP status.

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate and critically appraise advanced manufacturing methods within the context of medical devices and healthcare technology, and hence make suggestions and recommendations: 1
evaluate the demands for a material within a medical devices / healthcare technology context, and hence make suggestions and recommendations: 1
reflect on and evaluate performance within a team within the context of manufacturing and materials selection: 2

Study hours

1-2 hours per week (18 hours) containing a mix of lectures, seminars and group work but this may vary dependent on the planned activity. Further lab work will be additional in independent study hours,
Examination (2 hours)
Guided independent study hours:130

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment