Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Biomaterials Science (SURG0056)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module can only be taken by students on TMSORTSMSK01
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Biomaterials module is divided into two components: Biomechanics and Biomaterials. Biomechanics studies the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system, by applying principles of mechanics. It introduces students to concepts of biomechanics and applies these concepts to human body movement, particularly those pertaining to gait, physical activity and loading to the joints. The biomaterials aspect of the module will introduce students to a spectrum of biomaterials used as medical devices in orthopaedic disorder treatment, biological-biomaterials interactions, host responses, and biomaterials evaluations.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% In-class activity

50% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 25
Module leader: Professor Chaozong Liu
Who to contact for more information: dsis.msk@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

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

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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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