MTE-40038 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline with appropriate mathematical competence.

Barred Combinations

employ a systems engineering approach to medical device design and explain how transducers and operational amplifiers are used in medical devices, in terms of their physics or electronics; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
outline the EU approach to medical device classification and demonstrate its relevance to and application in device design; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
solve theoretical and practical problems in medical and biological engineering, in fields such as medical instrumentation, medical electronics and assistive technology; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
assess the precautions necessary to reduce risks to staff, patients and others such as those arising from the design, construction, management and use of medical or laboratory devices, systems and procedures; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of key safety concepts, such as electrical, mechanical, biological, radiobiological and chemical hazards and their effects; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
describe, analyse and critically evaluate how device design principles are applied to specific types of medical devices, including how medical device standards and regulations are applied to achieve patient safety. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2

Description for 2023/24

Students will gain an understanding of the systems engineering approach to medical
device design, including the role of ergonomics in the design of safe and reliable
medical devices. Students will learn the importance of standards and regulations for
medical device design and gain an overview of aspects of the mechanical, electrical
and software components of medical devices.

Interactive Lectures: 14 hours
Tutorials: 2
Non-contact private study:
Directed reading to support lectures: 63
Reading for essay preparation: 43
Compiling information and essay writing: 10
Tutorial preparation: 5
General study revision for examination: 13
Total: 150

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline with appropriate mathematical competence.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment