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LSC-20147 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

LSC-20147 - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Coordinator: Ying Yang Tel: +44 1782 674386
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

Biomaterials play an important role in biomedical science and medicine, whilst cell and tissue engineering approaches have become an innovative technique to generate human tissue and organs for biomedical and therapeutic purposes. In this module, students will learn the theories and technology associated with biomaterials and cell and tissue engineering, which will equip them with the skills and knowledge to select and characterise appropriate biomaterials for specific biomedical and clinical applications. In addition, students will acquire an understanding of the interaction of biomaterials/implants with host tissues during tissue regeneration and replacement. In short, this module will provide cross-disciplinary training for students to enable them to work in both an academic and industrial environment after their graduation.

Aims
The module aims to introduce the theories and technologies of Biomaterials and Tissue engineering enabling the selection and characterisation of synthetic and natural materials for implants and the creation of biomimic environments for tissue regeneration through engineering approaches.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe types of biomaterials and their appropriate physico-chemical properties for supporting specific tissue/ organ growth and implantation;
: 1
discuss the cellular-biomaterial response and the host responses to implanted biomaterials;
: 1
apply conventional and innovative techniques for fabrication and characterisation of biomaterials;
: 1
discuss the biocompatibility and degradation features of biomaterials;: 1
design and conduct an experimental study, analysing and interpreting data using appropriate methods to generate specific tissue or organ;: 2,3
explain the working principle and techniques of bioreactors;
: 1
discuss the signalling processes between cells and cell-ECM and its potential outcomes on cellular fate.: 1,2,3
locate and retrieve information from scientific literature and communicate outcomes in both written and oral form: 2,3

Study hours

Active learning hours
40 hours Lectures and interactive tutorial
2x2 hours tutorials supporting module assessment
2 hours presentation session
Independent study hours
Data analysis and completion of laboratory report assessment: 77 hours
Preparation for presentation assessment: 45 hours
Wider independent Study (engagement with wider reading and preparation for end of module exam): 132

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 50%
2-hour unseen exam (with a 4 hour assessment window)
2 hour unseen exam, with a 4 hour assessment window. Students will answer two questions from a choice of four which cover the core contents of the module. The answers should be written in essay format. The exam is designed to take approximately 2-hours, but we will scheduled for 4-hours for all students to promote a more inclusive approach to delivery, with less reliance on the need for specific reasonable adjustments for more time.

2: Report weighted 30%
Laboratory report based on selected experiments.
A laboratory report of 3000 words with data analysis and interpretation of the experimental outputs of selected laboratory sessions delivered as part of LSC-20127, with additional supporting tutorials and workshops on data analysis and completion of the written report.

3: Presentation weighted 20%
Oral presentation (10 minutes)
A 10 minute oral presentation, followed by 5 minutes questions, discussing the main steps and molecular events of the regeneration process of a selected tissue from a tissue engineering perspective.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025