Mechanical and Medical Engineering

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.

Compulsory modules

Core and compulsory modules are fundamental to achieving the learning outcomes for your course and must be studied.

• 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, including techniques for the modelling and control of dynamical systems.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. At the same time, you'll learn the fundamental and engineering aspects of fluid mechanics and apply this knowledge to solve multivariable mathematics and fluid mechanics problems.

• Materials and Manufacture

  Explore the reasons engineering structures can fail, sometimes unexpectedly, through fatigue and fast fracture, corrosion and creep (metallic and polymeric), as well as processes that can reduce such problems. Working within a small group in our mechanical workshop, you'll build a design produced by your group, supported by our technical staff.​

• 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.

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.

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.

Core module

Core and compulsory modules are fundamental to achieving the learning outcomes for your course and must be studied.

• Individual Project (Medical Engineering)

  Apply and extend your 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, development, reporting and presentation.

Compulsory modules

Core and compulsory modules are fundamental to achieving the learning outcomes for your course and must be studied.

• 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.

• Prosthetics, Orthotics and Assistive Technologies

  This module provides you with an understanding of modern prosthetics, orthotics, assistive devices and their application. You'll study the principles and biomechanics behind their design, and the processes and technology used to manufacture the devices.

• 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. The design and development processes of orthopaedic devices to replace or augment damaged or diseased body parts is also explored.

• 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.