2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Medical Engineering
| Programme code: | MSC-MECH/ME | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Sophie Williams | Contact address: | s.d.williams@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
1st or upper 2nd (min 2i) class undergraduate degree in either a physical, biological sciences or one of the cognate disciplines or a medical degree or allied subject with a background in orthopaedics.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Mechanical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Via the Examination Procedures of the School of Mechanical Engineering
Programme specification:
Graduates should have advanced level knowledge and understanding of current technology and research issues in the following areas:
- modern computational and experimental techniques;
- anatomical and physiological measurements;
- orthopaedic, solid mechanics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics;
- biomaterials; and biotribology.
Graduates should have completed an advanced level project of either a computational, experimental or theoretical nature in a selected area of medical engineering or biomechanics.
In completing this project and passing the taught course modules the participants will have demonstrated their ability to:
- deal with complex and contradictory knowledge, critically analyse complex problems,
- be able to develop new approaches to problem solving,
- be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a multidisciplinary environment and
- be confident in the use of IT for data analysis and presentation.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MECH5565M | Medical Engineering Experimental Design and Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5825M | Professional Project | 75 credits | 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules:
| CAPE5701M | Biomaterials and Applications | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS5247M | Managing for Innovation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5205M | Structure and Function of the Body | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5221M | Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation (Distance Learning) | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5270M | Basic Orthopaedic Engineering | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MECH5410M | Surface Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5490M | Biomaterials (Short Course) | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5500M | Functional Joint Replacement Technology (Short Course) | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MECH5605M | Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5650M | Biotribology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MECH5770M | Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MICR5100M | Tissue Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may also select modules from the PGC Health Research and PGDip Studies in Medical Engineering programmes at the discretion of the Programme manager.
MECH 5270M Basic Orthopaedic Engineering is only for students from a non-engineering background.
MECH 5205M Structure and Function of the Body is only for students from a non-clinical/biological background
Last updated: 06/12/2016
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