Biomaterials for Healthcare and Biomedical Applications (NSCI0008)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is open to MSc Advanced Materials Science students only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The Masters module in Biomaterials is multi-disciplinary. It provides students with a rich understanding of current biomaterials used in healthcare and biomedical sectors and recent research advances to improve these. The clinical application of these biomaterials will be demonstrated along with an in-depth description of materials structure and processing of biomaterials based on metals, polymer, ceramics, composites and bioactive materials. Students will also learn about biocompatibility, biomaterial characterization methods and clinical application of biomaterials. Regulatory and ethical standards related to the use of biomaterials will also be highlighted with the help of case studies.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% Exam

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 46
Module leader: Dr Bing Li
Who to contact for more information: imd-office@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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