The concept of biomaterials and device engineering is to apply engineering principles and techniques to help the development and improvement of biomedical materials and devices for modern medicine. The design and problem solving skills of engineering are key factors in medical and biological sciences to help improve health care and quality of life of patients. Based on the knowledge of various aspects of biomedical and materials engineering, this course aims to 1) provide students an overview of the properties of various biomedical materials and their clinical applications, 2) equip students with understanding of the working principles and applications of various biomedical devices, 3) introduce to students the research frontiers of various biomedical materials and devices and motivate students for discoveries and innovations.

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours