Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Biomedical engineering principles are often put into practice through one of the following mechanisms: academic research, creation of a start-up company to commercialise a medical device or existing medical devices in hospitals and clinics. This unit allows students to apply core principles of biomedical engineering introduced throughout the undergraduate and masters programs to these areas. Specifically, the following content is covered in this unit: (a) students learn about cutting-edge biomedical engineering research ongoing in the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and have the opportunity to implement design approaches in specific projects; (b) students learn about commercialisation pathways for medical devices and upon completion of the unit understand each aspect in medical device development; and (c) students learn in detail how medical devices are currently used in hospital settings and about the processes in place for procurement, maintenance and safety.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) consider the structural and functional differences between muscle, nervous, connective and epithelial tissues; and how these affect tissue regeneration approaches; (2) demonstrate familiarity with methods used to culture and evaluate cells in the laboratory; (3) consider cellular metabolism, growth and death in the 3D modelling of tissues; (4) apply tissue-specific considerations of structure and function to design scaffolds/structures to support cellular growth; (5) evaluate the roles played by engineers in hospital settings; and (6) understand the requirements for compliance with ISO14155:2020 and the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki when designing experimental devices for use in humans.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-semester tests (x 4) and (2) major assignment – laboratory report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Erika Bosio
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical Engineering specialisation)
or
Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree and a WAM of at least 50and Successful completion of( 120 points)
and BMEG3001 Engineering and the Human Body - Advisable prior study
- BMEG4001 Biomedical Instrumentation, and (BMEG4002 Biomaterials
or BMEG3002 Biomaterials),
and BMEG4003 Biomechanics
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
activities: 2 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.