BMD3029 : Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Neil Keegan
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Christina Elliott
- Lecturer: Professor Kenneth Dalgarno, Professor Christopher Baldwin, Dr Andrew Pike, Dr Andrew Knight, Dr Priscila Melo, Dr Bill Scott
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to:
inform students of the range of therapeutic molecules and diagnostic tools developed by the biotechnology industry over the last few years.
explain the mechanisms whereby these therapeutic molecules and diagnostic tools work.
identify the methods whereby these therapies and diagnostic tools are produced.
4) identify and explore new and novel areas of research in the biotechnology industry, including regenerative medicine and microtechnology
Outline Of Syllabus
The use of therapeutic proteins/peptides, including monoclonal antibodies, biologics and vaccines, and their modes of production.
Diagnostics and biosensors e.g. electrochemical sensors, enzyme, and antibody detection systems, cutting edge new and novel areas in biosensor and diagnostic research such as microsystems.
Advances in enabling technologies for biomedical engineering e.g. bioprinting/biofabrication, microfluidics.
Current developments in regenerative medicine research, such as organ transplantation and tissue engineering.
Intellectual property and commercialisation of biotechnology.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Mix of didactic and interactive lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 57 | 1:00 | 57:00 | Assessment preparation and completion, including revision and extra reading for assessment. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Seminars on commercialisation, spin-out companies, technology, and therapeutics strand. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Formative Proposal Presentation Workshop |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Research Proposal Workshop |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 114 | 1:00 | 114:00 | Reflective learning. Writing up lecture notes and understanding core material provided. Updating lecture notes, with additional knowledge from wider reading and external sources. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will provide students with key information, relating to knowledge outcomes (K1-5). Seminars will encourage critical interpretation and synthesis of information through discussion (S1). Private study will allow students to extend their knowledge through reading of journal articles and other recommended references (K1-5)(S3). Preparation for the timed essay will support the knowledge and skills outcomes, but most importantly provide the students with experience of a pressurised written exam condition in preparation for the final invigilated examination (K1-5; S1-3). The coursework to develop a research proposal and the associated workshop and presentation session will provide evidence of (S4).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | Invigilated exam (typed open book). 2 essay questions to be answered from a choice of 4 |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 1 | M | 50 | Research proposal of a biotech innovation in a grant-style format. Maximum word count of assessment 2500 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 1 | M | Research proposal group presentation (10 min). Groupwork presentation as formative preparation for the individual research proposal assessment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The final exam provides evidence of knowledge and understanding of the topics (K1-5; S1-3). The open book essay and analytical and research skills of the students as well as developing their written communication (S1-3). The in-course assessment is a research proposal in the style of a grant application to provide an authentic assessment and would allow assessment of student attainment of the knowledge and skill outcomes (K1-5, S1-4).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMD3029's Timetable