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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

BEng (Hons) Bioengineering

Academic Year: 2020/21

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
Module Specifications

Summary
Aims
Learning outcomes
Structure
Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution	Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department	Department of Materials
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award	BEng/BEng+DIS/BEng+DIntS/BEng+DPS
Programme title	BEng (Hons) Bioengineering
Programme code	MPUB10
Length of programme	The duration of the programme is six semesters, or eight semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These occur between Part B and Part C.
UCAS code	H160/H161
Admissions criteria	BEng - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h160 BEng+DIS/DIntS/DPS - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h161
Date at which the programme specification was published	Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:32:33 BST

1. Programme Aims

To supply the bioengineering industries with graduates that have a thorough grounding in the bioengineering disciplines, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to bioengineering problems.
To provide a sound education in topics of relevance to bioengineering via an understanding of selected engineering science topics and the application of fundamental principles to bioengineering analysis and the design and development of bioengineering products, sub-systems and systems.
To maintain programme content and coverage that is up-to-date and responsive to developments in Higher Education and industry and informed by department research activities.
To develop the students' sense of responsibility and competence by exposure to a range of experiences including bioengineering related testing and design, opportunities for industrial training and individual project work.
To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication.
To produce graduates with an appreciation of the economic, social and environmental aspects of bioengineering
To develop the students' commitment to life long learning and enthusiasm for the bioengineering through the provision of exciting and challenging programme content.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering
Engineering Council publication: Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes
IMechE Educational Base

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programmes, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

A range of relevant principles of engineering science, biology and physiology as applied in bioengineering;
Some specialist bioengineering topics connected with electronics, control, regenerative medicine and health;
A range of IT, research methods and library resources in providing support for bioengineers;
Engineering and biological/chemical principles in materials and process selection;
The bioengineering aspects of design;
The professional, engineering and ethical responsibilities of bioengineers;

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme students should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Select and identify an appropriate route for the design of a bioengineering component;
Utilise engineering and biological principles to develop procedures and devices for enhanced performance in bioengineering systems;
Solve bioengineering problems;
Select and apply appropriate IT tools to a variety of bioengineering problems;
Analyse the mechanical, electrical, biological and materials aspects of components and devices;
Develop bioengineering concepts with an appreciation of user need;
Interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of problems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

Use appropriate mechanical, electrical and biological testing, and chemical analysis methods, for the study of materials and systems;
Use appropriate computer software for design and modelling exercises;
Evaluate and present practical data in a suitable format;
Explain experimental results in terms of theoretical mechanisms and concepts;
Compile clear and well-structured technical reports and proposals;
Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
Demonstrate project management skills.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:

Work effectively as part of a team;
Work independently and manage time/resources effectively; for short-term and longer-term commitments;
Communicate effectively through written, graphical, inter-personal, and presentation media;
Apply constructive and structured approaches to problem solving;
Demonstrate a level of numeracy; appropriate to the cognitive skills required;
Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
Demonstrate IT skills;
Compile technical reports and proposals.

4. Programme structure

4.1 Part A – Introductory Modules

4.1.1 Semester 1 and 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CGA014	Design and Make Project 1 (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits)	20
MAA309	Mathematical Methods in Bioengineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits)	20
WSA102	Engineering Science 1 (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits)	20
MPA222	Computer Aided Engineering (Sem1: 10 credits; Sem2: 10 credits)	20
PSA606	Anatomy and Physiology (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits)	20

4.1.2 Semester 1

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (20 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
MPA201	Introductory Materials Science	10

4.1.3 Semester 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (20 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
WSA900	Electronics and Electrical Technology 1	10

4.2 Part B – Degree Modules

4.2.1 Semester 1 and 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (30 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CGB024	Design and Make Project 2 (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits)	20
WSB300	Engineering Computation (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits)	10

4.2.2 Semester 1

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (50 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
PSA602	Biochemistry and Cell Biology	20
MAB104	Engineering Mathematics 3	10
WSB104	Control Engineering	10
WSB112	Engineering Science 2	10

4.2.3 Semester 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (40 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
WSA013	Digital Systems	20
MAB205	Statistics	10
MPB209	Materials Characterisation	10

4.3 Part I – Placement Modules

Code	Title	Credits
MPI001	Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non-credit bearing)	120
MPI002	Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non-credit bearing)	120
MPI003	Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS, non-credit bearing)	120

4.3.1 Eight Semester Programme

In accordance with Regulation XI, students will undertake an approved placement or study abroad leading to the Diploma of Industrial Studies, if following Module MPI001, or leading to the Diploma in International Studies, if following Module MPI002 or leading to the Diploma in Professional Studies, if following Module MPI003. Participation in a placement or study abroad is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B.

4.4 Part C – Degree Modules

Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 credits in either semester.

4.4.1 Semester 1 and 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (40 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CGC054	Bioengineering Individual Project (Sem 1: 15 credits; Sem 2: 15 credits)	30
TTC100	Management (Sem 1: 5 credits; Sem 2: 5 credits)	10

4.4.2 Semester 1

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (30 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CGC059	Data Analysis	10
WSC331	Bioelectricity and Biophotonics Engineering	20

(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (students can select up to 20 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CGC024	Biochemical Engineering	10
WSC606	Additive Manufacturing for Product Development	10

4.4.3 Semester 2

(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total module weight 20 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
WSC206	Product Innovation Management	10
WSC610	Healthcare Engineering	10

(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (students must select remaining modules totalling 120 credits overall for Part C)

Code	Title	Credits
MPB231	Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)	10
MPC131	Biomedical Component Design (Sem1: 10 credits; Sem2 10 credits)	20
MPC231	Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)	10
PSC062	Basic Science and Regenerative Therapy	10
PSC208	Body Composition	10
WSC070	Emerging Technologies for Sport, Health and Wellbeing	10
WSC700	Sports Engineering	10

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

5.2 Re-assessment

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who have the right of reassessment in all parts of the programme, to undergo reassessment in the University’s Special Assessment Period (except where SAP-exempt modules are involved).

Where a candidate has accumulated fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special Assessment Period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidate’s final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentages for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 30: Part C 70 to determine the final percentage for the award of BEng.