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Biomaterials 2
MTE4596
Synopsis
Biocompatibility is explored and is related to the foreign body response. The importance of the interfacial properties of biomaterials is covered and includes factors affecting cellular response and protein adsorption. Polymers and ceramics used in medicine are reviewed with examples including the total hip joint replacement (TFJR), heart valves, catheters and vascular grafts and hydrogels used in ophthalmology. Drug delivery devices are reviewed and include degradation mechanisms and kinetics. Biomaterials with biological recognition and smart biomaterials will be studied. Biosensors and examples in bionanotechnology will be investigated. Tissue engineering and scaffold manufacture are covered and the use of stem cells for regenerative medicine reviewed.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
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Offerings (1)
- Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 3 areas of study
- Biomedical engineeringPart C. Biomedical engineering knowledge and application
- Materials engineeringMaterials engineering technical electives
- Medical technologyStudying an engineering specialisation