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Applications of Biomedical Engineering (MPHY0039)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Students enrolling in this module are expected to have strong interests in Maths, Physics and Biology. Typical students in this module have at least grade B in A-level (or equivalent) Maths and Physics, and at least grade B in GCSE (or equivalent) Biology. Students taking this module without any of the above qualifications should expect to put in extra effort in the respective subject.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module illustrates how the foundation knowledge of biomedical engineering is used in the provision of clinical services. Topics include: 1. Electrophysiology: electroencephalography (EEG), electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and eletromyography (EMG); 2. Urology: lower urinary tract, bladder, incontinence technology; 3. Rehabilitation robotics and assistive technology: control theory, robots and Arduino programming; 4. Rehabilitation engineering: functional electrical stimulation, motion capture and gait analysis.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

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

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
80% Exam
20% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
5
Module leader
Dr Terence Leung
Who to contact for more information
medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
80% Exam
20% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
2
Module leader
Dr Terence Leung
Who to contact for more information
medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
80% Exam
20% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
30
Module leader
Dr Terence Leung
Who to contact for more information
medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

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

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