UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
School of Engineering, Design and Technology
Medical and Healthcare Technology
Programme/course title: Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering)
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final award:
BSc (Honours)
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level H]
Programme title:
Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering)
Programme approved by:
Department of Health - Modernising Scientific
Careers
Duration:
3 years full time (extended academic year)
UCAS code:
Subject benchmark
statement:
Date produced:
June 2010
Last updated :
July 2011
Introduction
The National Health Service, together with the associated medical services industry, needs
skilled and qualified graduates to provide vital technical support in hospitals. These
graduates require a multidisciplinary skills profile, including elements of engineering, life
sciences and health studies. The BSc in Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering) course
aims to provide this skill base, equipping you for careers in a range of health-related
technology disciplines. The course is run in close collaboration with local hospitals, offering
training placements and adding a clinical perspective to the teaching. The curriculum has
been designed following national guidelines for vocational courses in the healthcare
sciences.
The School of Engineering, Design and Technology places emphasis on both teaching and
research, believing them to be mutually dependent. The School has a long history of
medical engineering teaching and research and was the first in the country to offer a Medical
Engineering BEng course. The School aims to produce graduates who can be creative and
supportive in the clinical environment.
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to:
 help students to develop a firm foundation in the engineering, science, design and
technology of healthcare.
 provide the educational requirements to permit progression to careers in Clinical
Engineering within the National Health Service.
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Programme Learning Outcomes
When you have completed the programme you will be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the science and technology
underpinning Clinical Engineering: appropriate physical, physiological and life
science; design and mathematical methods; characteristics of relevant materials,
components, equipment and manufacturing operations.
LO2
Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic principles of IT, communications and
management in a clinical setting; professional and ethical responsibilities of
healthcare professionals; biological and medical systems as they relate to
healthcare technology.
LO3
Critically apply technology in a clinical setting to create innovative solutions.
LO4
Exercise significant judgement in the use of scientific principles and mathematical
methods for modelling and analysing clinical technology problems.
LO5
Apply standard laboratory methods to obtain accurate data.
LO6
Use software packages in the analysis, modelling, simulation, and design of
engineering systems.
LO7
Work in groups to meet shared objectives.
LO8
Communicate with a variety of audiences using a range of techniques.
LO9
Use problem solving strategies to develop innovative solutions.
LO10 Reflect on the need for further personal and professional development to improve
your own performance.
Curriculum
The map of the curriculum which you will study is detailed in the following pages. The
programme runs over an extended academic year of 120 credits, with two semesters based
at the University and a series of training placements over the summer. For 10 credit
modules all of the teaching and assessment is undertaken in the same semester. Some of
the 20 credit modules have teaching and assessment that occurs in both semesters.
The training placements are an essential part of the course and your learning while on
placement will be assessed. The training is provided by hospital trusts, working in
collaboration with the University, and will consolidate your academic learning as well as
developing your practical and professional skills.
There are a number of possible pathways through the course, leading to different
specialisms within the awarded degree. Your selected pathway will determine the
placements you are allocated in stages 2 and 3, as well as your modules in stage 3.
Stage 1
The first year of the course is common to all of the Clinical Engineering pathways and
provides a theoretical background for the later stages of the course. Over the summer there
is a 10 week clinical placement, during which you will have an opportunity to work in a
variety of different departments.
By the end of this stage, students will be able to understand the basic principles of Clinical
Engineering and will have developed a knowledge of the roles of healthcare scientists.
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Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Linked
10+10
1
1,2
ENG1075L
Information Technology
ENG1053M
ENG1033M
Cell and Microbiology for Engineers
Introductory Mechatronics
Standard
Standard
10
10
1
1
1
1
ENG1064M
Materials Technology & Processing
Standard
10
1
1
ENG1021M
Technology Mathematics 1
Standard
10
1
1
ENG1030M
Electronic Applications Project
Standard
10
1
2
ENG1057M
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Standard
10
1
2
ENG1070M
Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Standard
10
1
2
ENG1031M
Mechanical Technology
Standard
10
1
2
ENG1052M
Introduction to Solid Modelling
Standard
10
1
2
ENG1097M
Clinical Work-Based Learning 1
Workbased
10
1
3
Stage 2
The taught part of the second year of the course is common to all of the Clinical Engineering
pathways, but your clinical placement in the summer will be specific to your chosen pathway.
The taught modules build on your learning in year one, while project modules allow you to
consolidate and integrate that learning.
By the end of this stage, students will be able to apply discipline-specific knowledge,
understanding and skills.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG2098L
Equipment and Maintenance
Management
Standard
20
2
1,2
ENG2099M
Mechanics of Solids and Machines
Standard
10
2
1
ENG2024M
Biomechanics
Standard
10
2
1
CY-0205M
Sensors and Actuators
Standard
10
2
1
ENG2085M
Healthcare Technology Project
Project
10
2
1
ENG1010M
Circuits & Systems
Standard
10
1
2
ENG2035M
Human Biodynamics
Standard
10
2
2
ENG2030M
Engineering Statistics
Standard
10
2
2
ENG2037D
Group Design Project
Project
20
2
2
ENG2097M
Clinical Work-Based Learning 2
Workbased
10
2
3
Stage 3
Your third year of study is specific to your chosen pathway, with a diet of modules tailored to
your specialism. You will also conduct a clinically-based research project and a clinical
training placement during this year that are specific to your pathway.
By the end of this stage, students will be able to work independently within a clinical scope of
practice relevant to their chosen specialism.
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Medical Engineering
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG3042J
Project
Project
10+20
3
1,2
ENG3???L
Medical Engineering in the Clinical
Environment
Project
10+10
3
1,2
HEA3001M
Responsibility and Accountability in
Professional Practice
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3077M
Medical Ethics and Regulation
Standard
10
3
1
ENG4092M
Clinical Signals
Standard
10
M
2
ENG3020M
Medical Instrumentation and Imaging
Standard
10
3
2
ENG4076M
Infection Control
Standard
10
M
2
ENG3105D
Clinical Work-Based Learning 3
Workbased
20
3
3
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Renal Engineering
Module
Code
Module Title
ENG3042J
Project
Project
10+20
3
1,2
ENG3???L
Renal Engineering in the Clinical
Environment
Project
10+10
3
1,2
HEA3001M
Responsibility and Accountability in
Professional Practice
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3077M
Medical Ethics and Regulation
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3057M
Renal Technology 1
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3092M
Renal Technology 2
Standard
10
3
2
ENG4076M
Infection Control
Standard
10
M
2
ENG3105D
Clinical Work-Based Learning 3
Workbased
20
3
3
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Rehabilitation Engineering
Module
Code
Module Title
ENG3042J
Project
Project
10+20
3
1,2
ENG3???L
Rehabilitation Engineering in the
Clinical Environment
Project
10+10
3
1,2
HEA3001M
Responsibility and Accountability in
Professional Practice
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3077M
Medical Ethics and Regulation
Standard
10
3
1
ENG3027M
Biomaterials
Standard
10
3
1
ENG4093M
Rehabilitation Engineering
Standard
10
M
2
ENG4096M
Clinical Biomechanics
Standard
10
M
2
ENG3105D
Clinical Work-Based Learning 3
Workbased
20
3
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The curriculum may change, subject to the University's course approval, monitoring and
review procedures.
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Teaching and Assessment Strategies
The teaching and learning strategy takes into consideration the learning outcomes,
progression through the levels of study, the nature of the subject and the student intake, and
the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you progress through
the course. The strategies and methods implemented are:
•
The teaching and learning methods implemented to engage you in developing your
knowledge and understanding of the course include formal lectures (including those from
Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed
learning and individual work. The method of assessment is by written examination and both
analytical and experimental coursework.
•
The methods implemented in developing your intellectual skills include engaging with
you during tutorial exercises, case studies, practical demonstration and supervised research
or project work. The methods of assessment of intellectual skills are implicit in the written
examinations, analytical and experimental coursework and more particularly in your Final
Year Project work.
•
The methods implemented in developing your practical skills include demonstrations
and practicals linked with the taught modules. You will also design and operate equipment
and/or procedures and use control and measuring instruments under supervision during your
project work. The methods of assessment of practical skills include feedback on laboratory
work linked with the taught modules. Also a large part of the mark of the Project report will
be attributed to the Experimental Method and Equipment and the Presentation & Discussion
of Results.
•
The methods implemented in developing the students' transferable skills are implicit
in the programme. The University of Bradford is well known for attracting students from a
wide variety of background, experiences and countries. This and the learning facilities
available to all students provide the conditions for students to develop and manage their
learning. The University of Bradford mission statement, Making Knowledge Work, is
imbedded in the philosophy of this course, particularly in the area of Engineering, Design
and Technology, which is well equipped with practical and computational facilities. The
methods of assessment of transferable skills are built in the structure of the examinations,
case studies, laboratory demonstrations and research or project work.
•
Education for sustainable development is embedded within the course and aims to
help students “to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to make informed decisions for
the benefit of themselves and others, now and in the future, and to act upon these decisions”
[UNESCO]. Sustainability includes issues of resource management (e.g. Materials
Technology and Processing), ethics (e.g. Medical Ethics and Regulation) and healthcare
(e.g. Responsibility and Accountability in Professional Practice).
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations which are
available at the following link:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs_.html
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous
academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual
application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a
candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this
particular programme. Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but
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consideration of your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic
qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to
parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to
provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum.
Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled students, and
these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants. If
you have some form of disability you may wish to contact the programme leader before you
apply.
A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would be 220 UCAS
points with at least one science or mathematics at an advanced level. However, applications
are welcome from mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) and candidates
with non-standard qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant
relevant experience. On completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an
Open Day when you will have the opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss
“the Bradford experience” with current students.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist libraries in the School of
Health and the School of Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic
resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your
own, and group study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow
students. Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual
guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise
your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus. Many of
these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to access the
internet from your own laptop. Most of our online journals are available on the internet (both
on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account, personal
information and course-related materials this way.
Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7 IT
helpline available.
Student Support and Guidance
Course Team
Support for you personally and in your course of study, will be provided both by the
University and the Course Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone
with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School
will ensure that there is someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and
support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can
consult on a range of learning issues and your course tutors will be available to consult on
subject specific queries.
The School has a women’s engineering society named FAIRER (Females Actively Involved
in Rewarding Engineering Roles). It provides a social support network to students in
Engineering, Design and Technology from Foundation Year to Postgraduate.
The Hub, Student Support Centre
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The Hub, Student Support Centre provides a central reception where students can receive
information, advice and guidance on a whole range of topics about their life at University.
The Hub is located in the Richmond Building adjacent to the Atrium.
The teams located within The Hub:
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Accommodation
Admissions
o Education Liaison
o Enquiries
Student Administration and Support
o Bursaries and Financial Support
o Finance and Credit Control Group
o Payzone
o Records and Tuition Fees
International Office
Customer Service Team
www.brad.ac.uk/hub
+44 1274 232233
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’ Union,
through a system of course representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so
that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide
confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your
personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (based in the Hub)
will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax,
personal safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of
additional advice and support services through the Student’s Union.
Careers and Employability
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this
is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the
course from Career Development Services including help to find part time work while
studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to
access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the web site
www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options
and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of programmes there is direct input by Career
Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops. These
may take place as early as year 1, or may be achieved through a customised Career and
Personal Development module in year 2 or 3 which is developed in close cooperation with
the academic department. An annual First Destination Survey leads to compilation of a
report on the outcomes of all programmes and to the development of an annually updated
Traffic Light Analysis of Employability which is used as a performance indicator.
Clinical Engineering is a vocational programme, specifically designed to meet the
requirements of careers in Healthcare Scientist roles within the National Health Service. The
training placements will give you experience of working in the hospital environment, while
the taught modules provide the academic underpinning for employment in these careers.
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Learner Development Unit (LDU)
The Learner Development Unit provides support in all aspects of academic, maths,
numeracy and interpersonal skills. A programme of interactive workshops is delivered during
both semesters which complements individual support available from Advisers and the wide
range of interactive online materials available from the LDU website.
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to
ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service
can help by providing equipment and advice to help you get the most out of your time at
Bradford and is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about
adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other
issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or
via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
University policies and initiatives
Ecoversity:
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of
sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities
campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not claim to be a beacon for
sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The
facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs
and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development.
Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the
programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in
programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see
www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
Further Information:
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
School of Engineering, Design and Technology
Richmond Road
The University of Bradford
Bradford, BD7 1DP
Richmond Road
UK
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054
+44 (0)1274 234567
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/
http://www.eng.brad.ac.uk/
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's
regulations and course approval, monitoring and review procedures.
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