Materials in Medicine (SURG0120)

Key information

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

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module will provide you with an introduction to the different types of material used in medicine. During this module you will explore biomaterial and implants failure mechanisms and the need for improved materials with better control of biological interactions. You will better understand on what happened when a new implant interact with blood. You will discuss how physiochemical properties of a material can be changed to a听desirable biological interactions and improved implant acceptance.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 10% In-class activity

60% Coursework

30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 16
Module leader: Professor Hirak Patra
Who to contact for more information: dsis.ibscsurgicalsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

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

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

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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