Compulsory modules
Drug Delivery and Targeting (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- To develop an understanding of the principles of Drug Delivery and Targeting
- To give practice in the selection and modelling of drug delivery devices
Lab Techniques for Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering (15 credits)
The aims of the module are:
- to develop competency in a range of practical research techniques used in microbiology, genetics and molecular biology relevant to biotechnology and biomedical engineering.
- to advance students' knowledge and understanding of the laboratory practices associated with biotechnology and biomedical engineering research and to apply this knowledge to practical biological experiments.
- to implement a working knowledge of the scientific method and philosophy by deploying experimental design and advanced skills in the collection, processing and interpretation of biological information.
- to enable students to demonstrate their understanding and practical skills by completing a dedicated integrated biotechnology and biomedical engineering focused interdisciplinary mini-project.
Biomedical Analytical Technologies (15 credits)
The aims of this module is for the student to:
- Gain an understanding of the methods, components, and applications of select analytical technologies for in vitro biochemical and in vivo physiological measurement.
- Compare and contrast the various sensing design elements
- Critically appraise biosensors for laboratory and clinical environments, including characteristics such as sensitivity, selectivity and biocompatibility.
Research Methods (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Develop skills to critically review the literature and apply them to scientific and engineering problems;
- Develop knowledge and understanding of data analysis techniques and their application;
- Gain an understanding of and how to apply the ideas to measure unknown quantities.