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University of Bradford
MEng [National Qualifications Framework Level M]
Medical Engineering
IMechE
4 years full time; 5 years sandwich
Engineering
original: 12 March 2002; updated: 31 July 2007
Transitional Arrangements 2007/8
Medical Engineering focuses on the support of life and quality of life through the transfer of engineering knowledge to
the understanding, modification, and control of human biological systems. Your studies at Bradford will be a
foundation for your future aimed at developing a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical
principles, analytical tools, and competence in their application together with a wide range of management, personal
and professional skills. An excellent way to develop these skills is to undertake an industrial placement as an integral
part of your degree studies. The MEng programme sets out (i) to give technical depth across the discipline and in
relevant specialist applications of technology, (ii) to provide breadth to encourage innovation and (iii) facilitate
exposure to other engineering disciplines. Upon graduation you will have the capacity for meaningful interdisciplinary
interaction, leadership roles, and professional growth, which may include seeking Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
and becoming accredited to work as a Clinical Engineer within the Health Service. IMechE accreditation aims to
ensure that the MEng degree meets the highest international standards.
The School places emphasis on both teaching and research. We have particular research strengths in medical
engineering (design of implants, scaffolding for tissue replacement, and prosthetics); biomaterials (including the
creation of complex components from powders, composites, and polymers); computer modelling and design (human
movement, virtual testing, and rapid prototyping). We conduct this research jointly with many companies including
Johnson & Johnson, Smith & Nephew, Siemens Medical and others and this work shapes and informs our
undergraduate programmes. During the later years of your MEng studies you can expect to interact with the School’s
research activity.
Aims of the course
 To help students to develop the engineering, medical, design, management and personal skills required to become
professional Medical Engineers and in doing so, also equip them for careers in other professions.
 To produce MEng graduates who are imaginative, innovative, versatile and competitive within healthcare and the
medical device industry, who will be able to progress rapidly to professional positions of responsibility with minimal
additional training, and who can provide technical, managerial and entrepreneurial leadership in
specialist/interdisciplinary projects.
 To provide the educational requirements (in compliance with UK-SPEC) to permit progression to Chartered
Membership of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and registration with EC UK as a Chartered Engineer.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the engineering principles underpinning Medical Engineering:
appropriate numerical methods to solve technical problems; principles and practice of engineering design and
manufacture; business and management practices for engineering; biological and medical systems as they relate
to engineering in healthcare.
 Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic principles of ethics and the regulation of the manufacture and use of
medical devices; key concepts and theories required for successful innovation; roles and responsibilities of
professional engineers.
 Demonstrate mastery of a specialist body of knowledge.
Intellectual Abilities
 Apply engineering principles to the critical analysis of problems in order to create innovative design solutions.
 Critically review an existing body of knowledge, plan an original study and utilise research skills to critically
evaluate and interpret newly developed data via exposure to research activities.
 Work as a specialist within in a multidisciplinary group towards a shared objective.
Practical Skills
 Apply standard laboratory methods to obtain accurate data.
 Use software packages in the analysis, modelling, simulation, and design of engineering systems.
General Transferable Skills
 Work in groups to meet shared objectives.
 Communicate with a variety of audiences using a range of techniques.
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 Use problem solving strategies to develop innovative solutions.
 Reflect on the need for further personal and professional development to improve your own performance.
 Lead others in achieving group objectives.
The curriculum
The map of the curriculum that you will study is detailed on the next page showing core (C) and optional (O) modules.
Each year, or stage, of an MEng course comprises 2 semesters with 60 credits being studied in each semester. 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.
We strongly encourage you to undertake a year of industrial placement between stages 2 and 3. The School has
many contacts with relevant organisations and arranges for interviews with those in which you have an interest. It is
then your task to impress them sufficiently to gain an offer of employment. The work undertaken during the
placement is monitored by the University and counts towards the industrial training requirements of the IMechE.
Successful completion of the placement (50%) is recognised by the award of a Diploma of Industrial Studies.
Assessment regulations: a summary (the text of the progression regulations is maintained on the web at;
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs_.html
To pass and proceed from each stage to the next, and also to be eligible for an MEng award, you must achieve
 at least 55% in 100 credits and at least 40% in the other 20 credits; or
 an overall average of at least 60% together with at least in 100 credits and 35% in the other 20 credits.
An MEng award is unclassified although an overall average of at least 70% may allow an award with Distinction. On
successful graduation you will also be awarded a classified BEng degree. In the event that you do not progress from
stage 3 to stage 4 you may still be eligible for an accredited BEng (Hons). The class and division of the Honours
degree that you may be awarded is based on the overall weighted marks that you receive for each stage; Stage 2
contributes 30% and Stage 3, 70%. The classes and divisions of the Honours degree are awarded on the basis of the
following final overall weighted average marks:
70.0% or above:
First Class Honours
60.0% or above:
Second Class Honours – First Division
50.0% or above:
Second Class Honours – Second Division
otherwise:
Third Class Honours
If you complete Stage 1 successfully, you are eligible for a Certificate of Higher Education; if you complete Stage 2
successfully, you are eligible for a Diploma of Higher Education. The learning outcomes for these awards and the final
award are consistent with those of the National Qualifications Framework for England.
Teaching, learning 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:
 Formal lectures (including those from Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical
demonstrations, directed learning and individual work to engage you in developing your knowledge and
understanding of the course. The method of assessment is by written examination and both analytical and
experimental coursework.
 Engaging with you during tutorial exercises, case studies, practical demonstration and supervised research or
project work to develop your intellectual skills. You will develop skills of working with other engineering disciplines
particularly in the Interdisciplinary Competitive Design module. In Stage 4 you will also learn the skills associated
with designing and executing your own research project. 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.
 Demonstrations and practicals linked with the taught modules to develop your practical skills. 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 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 modus operandi, 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. In particular, you will learn skills of mentoring colleagues in the Coaching
Development module in which you will work with Stage 1 students to support their introduction to their course of
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study. The methods of assessment of transferable skills are built in the structure of the examinations, case
studies, laboratory demonstrations and research or project work.
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Unit Code
Credit
Stage Sem
Level Module Title
ENG1053M
ENG1056M
ENG1063L
ENG1052M
ENG1033M
ENG1003M
ENG1062M
ENG1032M
ENG1057M
ENG1004M
ENG1002M
ENG2015M
ENG2027M
CY-0205M
ENG1053M
ENG2026M
ENG2034M
ENG2024M
ENG2023M
ENG2013M
ENG2035M
ENG2028M
ENG2030M
ENG3042J
ENG3008M
ENG3027M
ENG3077M
ENG3025M
ENG3013M
ENG3076M
ENG3048M
ENG3011M
ENG3052M
ENG3000M
ENG3020M
ENG3018M
ENG3049M
ENG4010J
ENG4050L
ENG4035M
ENG4078M
ENG4031M
ENG4029M
ENG3080M
ENG4037M
ENG4036M
ENG4068M
ENG3081M
ENG4073M
ENG3078M
ENG4064M
ENG4025M
ENG4076M
ENG4059M
ENG4072M
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M
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Cell and Microbiology for Engineers
Engineering Computation
Engineering Mathematics
Introduction to Solid Modelling
Introductory Mechatronics
Materials Technology 1
Structural Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics 1
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Manufacturing Systems
Mechanics of Machines 1
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
Further Engineering Mathematics
Sensors and Actuators
Cell and Microbiology for Engineers
Structural & Solid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Biomechanics
Engineering Materials
Financial Management
Human Biodynamics
Computer Modelling Techniques
Statistics
Project
Advanced Design Applications
Biomaterials
Medical Ethics & Regulations
Physiological Measurement
Manufacturing, Planning & Control
Materials Failure Analysis
Six Sigma for Business Excellence
Corporate Strategy & Engineering Management
Implant Design & Technology
Environmental Noise Control
Medical Instrumentation & Imaging
Real Time Computing & Instrumentation
Reliability Engineering
Advanced MEng Project
Interdisciplinary Competitive Design
Biotribology
Coaching Development
Advanced Numerical Methods
Design Optimisation
Genomic Coding
Computer Application of Numerical Methods
Materials Failure Mechanics
Tissue Engineering and Wound Repair
Rehabilitation Engineering
Advanced Solid Mechanics
Clinical Signals
Energy Studies
Finite Element Methods
Infection Control
Materials Processing
Risk Management
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
C
C
O
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Credit rating of options to be selected: 10 credits per semester at stage 3; 20 credits per semester at stage 4.
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Admissions policy
In addition to a degree, successful completion of the course will give candidates a recognised professional
qualification. Therefore the entry requirements for the accredited course are those stipulated by the professional
institutions of 300 UCAS points. Nevertheless, offers are only made after detailed consideration of each individual
application and the precise requirements we ask of candidates will vary. Most important in this decision is our
assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular
course. We also pay considerable attention to an applicant’s academic background and achievements, to other nonstandard qualifications and any significant relevant experience.
Upon completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an Open Day and interview when you will have
the opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with current students.
English Language Requirements
All students must satisfy the English language requirements for admission as described at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/english-prepare.php. If your native language is not English, you will have to pass
a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The following qualifications are acceptable
as satisfying this requirement. Both are available internationally.
 The International English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test
which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an Overall Band of at least 6, with at least 5 in each
of the four sub-tests. Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take your
test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to the University.
 The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton,
New Jersey, 08540, USA. You will need to score at least 550 (220 on the computer-based test). If you take this
test, you should enter the University’s code 0828 on your answer sheet.
Should you not be able to offer these grades then you should contact the Admissions Tutor for further advice.
Student support and guidance
This is provided both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is
someone with whom you will be able to talk to about any academic or personal concerns. However, all members of
staff are equally approachable so you will always be able to find a “friendly face” with whom you feel comfortable.
The School has a system of handbooks, year tutors and formal staff-student liaison committees so that issues are
rapidly dealt with. The University provides important facilities such as extended access to Library and Computing
services, counselling and welfare services, careers advice and a Disabilities Office. The latter routinely arranges
dyslexia assessments and appropriate additional time allocation for sitting examinations.
The School operates an innovative 3-tier women’s mentoring scheme. Female engineering graduates mentor current
undergraduates who in turn act as role models for female school students. We also have a scheme to encourage FE
students into the University.
The School has a Women’s Engineering Society named FAIRER (Females Actively Involved in Rewarding
Engineering Roles). It provides a social network support to all students in Engineering, Design and Technology, form
Foundation Year to Postgraduate.
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact the Admissions tutor:
The Admissions Office, School of Engineering, Design & Technology
University of Bradford
Bradford BD7 1DP
+44 (0)1274 234567
http://www.eng.brad.ac.uk/
The contents of this Programme Specification may change, subject to the University's course and regulatory approval,
monitoring and review procedures.
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