MTE5096 Biomaterials 2
Faculty of Engineering
MTE5096 Biomaterials 2 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 70%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE5096
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MTE5096
No unit lists MTE5096 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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 total hip joint replacement (TFJR), heart valves, catheters, 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 is reviewed.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid SemesterExaminationThreshold hurdle20%
- Assignment(s)WrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Practical activities and related workWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse how cell-biomaterial interactions relate to performance in terms of biocompatibility and tissue regeneration, and propose how material properties can be designed to modulate these.
- 2
Critically evaluate how the different classes of polymeric, ceramic and metallic biomaterials, and how they are fabricated, relate to their intended application and performance in the body.
- 3
Conduct research into the latest development in smart material and their application in controlled drug delivery, sensing and imaging.
- 4
Suggest appropriate techniques for he characterisation of biomaterials and their performance in the body, and justify their selection.
- 5
Research and critically analyse both laboratory data and published information relating to biomaterial properties and performance, both individually and as part of a team.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories3 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The teaching of this unit involves a combination of pre-class reading and preparation, expert-led sessions comprising teaching session material and active learning activities. Teaching is also carried out in practice classes. The list of reading and preparatory material will be provided several days before each session. Preparation work will need to be completed before the start of each week's session.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Aafreen Ansari
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Aafreen Ansari
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE5096?
MTE5096 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MTE5096 offered?
In 2027, MTE5096 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE5096?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE5096 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 70% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.