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The Project involves an investigation into a medical/biomedical engineering problem, theory, or system in order to achieve aims and objectives leading to outcomes that are clearly defined at the outset. The project typically involves research, lab-based or workshop-based activities and investigation, testing and report writing. In response to the findings of the investigation, a design solution will be developed which can be virtual or theoretical or a combination of both. The solution will be achieved through the effective application of a ‘design process’ involving the following steps: Conceive a problem, Design a solution, Implement the solution, and Operate the solution (CDIO). It is reasonably possible to “design” anything: a manufacturing system, an electronic chip, a piece of software, a biomedical sensor, a tissue engineering scaffold, or even a set of experiments to determine an optimal solution to another design brief. As long as the project makes clear what the external requirements were and describes using detailed analysis (qualitative / quantitative) the process of how they have been met, it will satisfy the 'design' requirements. Professional development (CPD) and Project Management are also important elements embedded within this module. This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your deep understanding and problem solving ability within an engineering context. Project titles will be agreed with a supervisor prior to commencement. There is also scope for this module to be undertaken in cooperation with an external client or company. This module teaches and assesses (EA1b/3b/4b) (D1/2/4/5) (P2/4/7) and develops (Sm1b/2b) (EA3b) (D6) (EL3b/4/5) (P1/8) (G1/2/3b/4).