Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Applications of Biomaterials
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	02 34148
Module Lead	Melissa Grant, Sarah Kuehne and Dick Shelton
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Tutorial-8 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Guided independent study-189 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of this module is to advance an understanding of the latest use of biomaterials for enhancing human health. This final year module harnesses the basis of materials sciences and biology already learnt through the Biomedical Materials Science course to develop deep understanding of biomaterials applications and their interactions with the human body: in particular how to employ or modify biomaterials to avoid or delay onset of problems and diseases. Students will journey through advanced concepts, applications and viewpoints from different makers and users of biomaterials, including research, medical and also art applications. Students will gain an understanding of the pathway from conception to production in industry and explore different ways of communicating about biomaterials.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Evaluate and discuss the use of biomaterials at different body sites to enhance human health Describe the sequence of events involved in evaluating biomaterials for use in human health Discuss different viewpoints of biomaterials Explore and discuss different ways to communicate about biomaterials
Assessment	34148-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 34148-02 : A 1000 word essay : Coursework (15%) 34148-03 : Poster presentation : Coursework (15%) 34148-04 : Reflective writing : Coursework (10%) 34148-05 : SAQs : Coursework (10%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment a) 2 hour Examination (50%) SAQs b) Coursework (50%): A 1000 word essay (15%) Poster presentation (15%) Reflective writing (10%) SAQs (10%)
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