Biomedical Engineering

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU030769
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand basic human anatomy 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the function of the major systems in the human body.

  • 1.2

    Describe the mechanical properties of the human body

2

Understand how materials are used in the human body

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how a material can be incorporated into the human body

    E.g. metals, ceramics, polymers

  • 2.2

    Explain what is meant by biocompatible

  • 2.3

    Describe the difference between natural and synthetic biomaterials

3

Understand medical imaging

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the function of x-ray imaging

  • 3.2

    Describe the function of CT imaging

  • 3.3

    Describe the function of ultrasound imaging

  • 3.4

    Describe the function of MRI