MATS65301 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Ahu Gumrah Parry Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>On successful completion of this Unit the student should:</p><ul> <li> Understand the requirements of a biomaterial used for medical applications.</li> <li> Understand the general classifications of biomaterials for medical applications.</li> <li> Understand the importance of materials in medicine.</li> <li> Have an overview of the biomaterial-based medical devices currently used in clinical practice.</li> <li> Have an overview of body anatomy and the material-like properties of the native tissue constructs</li> <li> Be able to relate material properties to specific biomedical applications.</li> <li> Understand the advance therapeutics and the concept of tissue engineering.</li></ul><p>UNIT CONTENT:</p><ul> <li> General classification of a biomaterial for medical applications.</li> <li> Requirements of a biomaterial used for medical applications and biocompatibility.</li> <li> Examples of specific tissues/organs and clinically used biomaterials including musculoskeletal system, skin, oral cavity, lower urinary tract, cardiovascular system, eye and nervous system.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On successful completion of this Unit the student should:</p><ul> <li> Understand the requirements of a biomaterial used for medical applications.</li> <li> Understand the general classifications of biomaterials for medical applications.</li> <li> Understand the importance of materials in medicine.</li> <li> Have an overview of the biomaterial-based medical devices currently used in clinical practice.</li> <li> Have an overview of body anatomy and the material-like properties of the native tissue constructs</li> <li> Be able to relate material properties to specific biomedical applications.</li> <li> Understand the advance therapeutics and the concept of tissue engineering.</li></ul><p>UNIT CONTENT:</p><ul> <li> General classification of a biomaterial for medical applications.</li> <li> Requirements of a biomaterial used for medical applications and biocompatibility.</li> <li> Examples of specific tissues/organs and clinically used biomaterials including musculoskeletal system, skin, oral cavity, lower urinary tract, cardiovascular system, eye and nervous system.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The programme unit aims to:</p><ul> <li> Illustrate the links between medical problems, biological scenarios, chemical issues and mechanical performance.<br /> &nbsp;</li> <li> Provide the students with knowledge of the general classification of the biomaterials for medical applications.<br /> &nbsp;</li> <li> Provide the students with an understanding of the requirements of biomaterials for medical applications.</li></ul><ul> <li> Provide the students with general understanding of the specific body constructs such as skin, cardiovascular system, eye, musculoskeletal system and lower urinary tract, their anatomical structure and material-like properties of the native tissues</li></ul><ul> <li> Provide a number of examples of applications of biomaterials in the clinic environment.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> <div> A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</div><ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li></ul><div> &nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> Defend the importance of materials in medicine and their historical development.</li> <li> Recognise the industrial and clinical applications of biomaterials.</li> <li> Discuss the concept of tissue engineering (TE).</li> <li> Explain tissue, organ and system response to biomaterials.</li> <li> Classify diseases, ageing or trauma that requires surgical intervention and the methodology used.</li> <li> Describe the variety of materials and scaffolds that can be utilised for a variety of applications.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Discuss how alternatives to common surgical solutions can be exploited using biomaterials and tissue engineering approaches.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Team working.</li> <li> Present in groups.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Presentation and communication skills.</li> <li> Team working, organisation, time management. &nbsp;</li></ul> <div> <p>Online taught lectures divided into synchronized and asynchronised activities, small group and team projects, personal assignments, presentations and reports.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% <p>Feedback give verbally and written.</p> N <ul> <li> Principles of Tissue Engineering 3rd Edition, Lanza, Langer and Vacanti</li> <li> Biomaterials Science 3^rd or 4th Ed Ratner et al</li> <li> Additional directed and suggested reading is provided as pdfs via Blackboard</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> Lectures 30 0 120