University of Bolton eLearning Portal

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of product design, systems, modelling, and prototyping as applied to medical devices. You will investigate how elements such as biological, electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. It will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies and in higher education. This module teaches and assesses (EA2/4b) (D3b) (EL5) (P2) and develops (Sm1b/2b/3b) (D4/6) (EL1/2) (P1/3/4/5/6/7) (G1).

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of product design, systems, modelling, and prototyping as applied to medical devices. You will investigate how elements such as biological, electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. It will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies and in higher education. 

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).

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).

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 (C4) (C5) (C6) (C8) (C9) (C10) (C11) and (C17) and develops (C1) (C2) (C3) (C7) (C12) (C13) (C14) and (C15).

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of medical devices and Implants. You will investigate how elements such as biological, mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. The module will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies, and in higher education.

In this module, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of medical devices and Implants. You will investigate how elements such as biological, mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. The module will additionally develop the knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies, and in higher education. This module teaches and assesses M1, M2, M5, M7, and M17 and also develops M4 and M16 of the AHEP4 for CEng.

Further academic skills will further support your development of key skills required for degree level study and at the same time develop an understanding academic integrity and the implications of academic misconduct. You will undertake research and present your findings verbally, visually and in writing. The Game Attributes for this module are: Effective Communicator and Self-Awareness.