2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MEng, BEng Medical Engineering
Programme code: | MEBE-MECH/ME | UCAS code: | HHH6 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Todd Stewart | Contact address: | T.D.Stewart@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
GCE A level grades A*AA including Mathematics and another science subject where the A* must be in either Mathematics or another science subject and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass must be achieved in all practical elements where taken.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Mechanical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Via the Examination Procedures of the School of Mechanical Engineering
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
QAA's subject benchmark statement for engineering
Programme specification:
The programme will give students the ability to:
1. understand core mechanical engineering, biological and medical subjects relevant to the medical engineer, coupled with a depth of knowledge in the areas of biomechanics, biomaterials and medical engineering;
2. analyse, design and evaluate information in the biomedical engineering domain;
3. communicate, manage and utilise team working skills in pursuit of overcoming biomedical engineering challenges.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH1010 | Computers in Engineering Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1206 | Design and Manufacture 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1215 | Thermofluids 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1230 | Solid Mechanics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1280 | Engineering Materials | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH1520 | Engineering Mathematics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH2610 | Engineering Mechanics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2620 | Vibration and Control | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2636 | Design and Manufacture 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2640 | Economics and Management | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2650 | Mechatronics and Measurement Systems | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH2670 | Thermofluids 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH3200 | Structure and Function of the Body | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MECH3225 | Biomedical Engineering Design | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3775 | Additive Manufacturing | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3890 | Individual Engineering Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH3900 | Finite Element Methods of Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:
MEDP3001 | Cardiovascular Medical Imaging | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MEDP3511 | Digital Radiography and X-ray Computed Tomography | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MEDP3512 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MEDP3514 | Ultrasound Imaging | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
MECH5030M | Team Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MECH5565M | Medical Engineering Experimental Design and Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 45 credits from the following optional modules:
LUBS5247M | Managing for Innovation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MECH5221M | Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation (Distance Learning) | 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) |
Last updated: 26/04/2017
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