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MTE-40036 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

MTE-40036 - Biomaterials
Coordinator:
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

To provide an overview of all types of materials used in biological environments; to introduce the systematic knowledge on the relationship of structure and properties in these materials; to provide an overview of the interaction between physiological environment and biomaterials; to introduce the regulation, characterization and demands of implants used in medical field.

Barred Combinations

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Description for 2024/25

This module encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to the field of biomaterials,
with a view of materials from their physical and chemical properties to how they
interact with biological tissues during implantation. Students will learn how
assessment of materials is made within the clinic and how material properties can be
altered/ engineered to produce biomaterials better suited for purpose.

Aims
Interactive Lectures: 18 hours
Tutorials: 2 hours
Practicals: 16 hours
Non-contact private study hours:
Directed reading to support lectures: 59
Practical writing: 25
General study revision for examination: 30
Total: 150

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/mte-40036/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

None

School Rules

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline.

Description of Module Assessment

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and 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/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 27 April 2024