Biomedical Engineering Research Project - ELE00190M

Department: Engineering
Credit value: 60 credits
Credit level: M
Academic year of delivery: 2026-27
Notes: This is an independent study module

Module summary

Building on the research skills developed in the Group Project module, you will undertake a substantial independent research project in biomedical technology. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you will explore a chosen research area, applying critical thinking, experimental design, and data analysis techniques. Each year, a selection of research topics is provided, covering a broad spectrum from clinical applications to industry-focused projects, ensuring diverse opportunities for innovation and real-world impact.

Related modules

Pre-requisite module: Biomedical Engineering Group Project

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Summer Semester 2026-27

Module aims

The aim of this module is to enable you to design and conduct an independent research study in biomedical engineering. Possible projects include:

An extended healthcare translation project, analysing the process of translating biomedical research into clinical applications.
A biomedical technology development project, involving prototype design, testing, and evaluation.
A data-driven research study, such as applying machine learning, imaging analysis, or computational modelling to biomedical problems.

You may choose to focus on any programme-related topic, subject to supervisor approval, ensuring alignment with your research interests and career goals.

Module learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Independently plan and conduct a substantial research project in biomedical engineering, demonstrating self-direction and originality in problem-solving.
Critically evaluate scientific literature to define research objectives and justify methodologies.
Apply advanced engineering principles and analytical techniques to investigate complex biomedical problems.
Develop innovative solutions, considering safety, regulatory, and ethical implications.
Analyse and interpret data rigorously for valid research conclusions.
Communicate research findings effectively through a well-structured dissertation, reports, and presentations.

Module content

This module takes place in the summer semester, but prior to this, preparation work for the module is built into the group project module in Semester 2. Based on the project proposal submitted in Semester 2, students will be assigned an individual project supervisor at the start of the summer semester. The supervisor will offer weekly supervision meetings over the summer semester to advise on the project. You will conduct your project and write it up during the summer semester.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	10.0
Essay/coursework	90.0

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

Reassessment is via amendment and resubmission of the project thesis.

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	90.0

Module feedback

Formative feedback:

Supervision meetings will provide an opportunity for groups and individuals to discuss their project and assignment plans with academics.
Regular laboratory sessions allow you to engage with the project and receive verbal help and feedback on your designs.
Emails to the Module Coordinator with questions / comments will be answered as soon as possible.

Summative feedback:

Written feedback on coursework will include discussion of evidence of critical thinking, justification for critical technical decisions, quality and robustness of product testing and evaluation, group structure and report structure and style.

'Feedback’ at a university level can be understood as any part of the learning process which is designed to guide your progress through your degree programme. We aim to help you reflect on your own learning and help you feel more clear about your progress through clarifying what is expected of you in both formative and summative assessments. A comprehensive guide to feedback and to forms of feedback is available in theGuide to Assessment Standards, Marking and Feedback.

The School of PET aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. The School will endeavour to return all exam feedback within the timescale set out in the University's Policy on Assessment Feedback Turnaround Time. The School would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The School will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date.