This module aims to provide an introduction to the field of healthcare technologies which encompasses biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
The module will introduce the most commonly used materials in the field of healthcare technologies, their properties and how they are selected within healthcare technologies.
The latest fabrication technologies used within the field will be discussed, including the use of advanced technologies such as electrospinning, and 3D printing. The influence of structure, functionalisation and biological loading of devices and scaffolds will be discussed in terms of functionality.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Define the basic terms used within biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the materials used within healthcare technologies;
Understand how materials are selected based on healthcare applications to provide functionality;
Demonstrate an understanding of how structural modification of materials can impact on functionality;
Understand the fabrication techniques that are used to construct devices in regenerative medicine.
Assessment
32465-01 : Class Test : Class Test (20%)
32465-02 : Coursework : Coursework (80%)