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Mathematical Tools and Concepts
This module delivers essential core mathematics: polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, series, vectors, matrices and complex numbers. You'll be introduced to Mathworks' Matlab to solve mathematically described engineering problems as well as to present and process results from experiments and simulations.
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Fundamentals of Medical Engineering
This module introduces you to key medical engineering concepts such as the principles of forces, moments, and basic stress analysis concepts. You'll explore materials that are commonly used in technological environments and explain their properties. Additionally, human anatomy and physiology is also explored.
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Introduction to Design and Mechanical Engineering Practice
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Mathematics and Engineering Thermodynamics
Develop mathematical skills in calculus and explore fundamental concepts in engineering thermodynamics. Topics in mathematics include differentiation, integration and differential equations. This is complemented by topics in thermodynamics including the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, and heat engine cycles and their applications.
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Mechanical Engineering Science
This module builds on the fundamentals of statics, stress and materials. You'll analyse and determine equilibrium conditions and the state of stress for defined mechanical systems, as well as describe processing routes, and factors that influence the properties of engineering materials.
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Engineering Global Challenge 1
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Physiological Measurement and Maths
This module introduces you to physiological measurements in the context of medical engineering, including the devices used in clinical practice. In addition, you'll develop understanding of more advanced mathematical techniques needed to solve engineering problems and, including techniques for the modelling and control of dynamical systems.
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Mechanical Engineering Design
Gain hands-on experience producing a full design solution to solve a problem based on a loosely-defined customer requirement. This involves following the product design process from specification writing through to detailed design.
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NHS Medical Engineering in Practice and Stress Analysis
Gain first-hand experience of medical engineering in the healthcare setting by spending time in a number of different departments in local NHS hospitals. You'll then learn how to undertake the stress analysis of mechanical and medical parts with simple geometries under practical loading conditions.
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Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers
Gain knowledge and hands-on experience of using a range of mathematical functions and techniques to solve engineering problems. In addition and parallel to the math, you'll learn the fundamental and engineering aspects of fluid mechanics and apply this knowledge to solve multivariable mathematics and fluid mechanics problems.
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Materials and Manufacture
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Engineering Global Challenge 2
Develop and enhance a range of professional skills as a basis for professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. You'll focus on areas such as team working, leadership, project planning, data collection, measurement, business skills, and self-reflection.
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Your final year allows you to put your knowledge into practice, undertaking a major medical engineering project. This involves working at a professional level, often in conjunction with clinicians from local hospitals or medical companies.
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Individual Project (Medical Engineering)
Apply and extend engineering knowledge and professional skills by working on a substantial individual project throughout the academic year, supported by an academic project supervisor. Activities include project management, research, engineering design and development, and reporting and presentation
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Stress Analysis and Applications of Finite Element Analysis
Develop your understanding of advanced theories and techniques relevant to the solution of complex stress analysis problems. The theory and application of finite element analysis is also covered using industry standard software.
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Prosthetics, Orthotics and Assistive Technologies
This module provides you with an understanding of modern prosthetics, orthotics and assistive devices and their application, including the principles and biomechanics behind their design, and the processes and technology used to manufacture the devices.
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Biomaterials and Orthopaedic Devices
This module introduces you to the key structural biological materials in the human body and the biomedical materials currently available to the medical engineer for implantation in the body. Consideration of the design and development processes of orthopaedic devices to replace or augment damaged or diseased body parts is also explored.
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Artificial Organs and CADCAM for Medical Engineering
Gain knowledge of modern devices for the replacement or augmentation of bodily functions and their application, the principles behind their design, and the processes and technology used to manufacture these devices. You'll use state-of-the-art integrated CADCAM systems that are key to the design and manufacture of medical devices.