Program Overview

Medical Technology – BSc

Course Overview

Medical Technology is a combination of Engineering, Science and Technology that offers graduates two distinct career paths; Clinical Engineering in a Hospital Setting OR Medical Device Industry/Medical Software Industry Employment in a variety of roles.

This programme would interest anybody who has an interest in Biomedical Engineering, or in the Medical Applications of Science and Technology.

After completion of this course, you can pursue a career in Clinical Engineering departments in public or private Hospitals, maintaining and managing critical medical equipment as part of a healthcare team. You can also gain employment in a technical, quality or design role in the Medical Device Industry or Medical Software Industry.

You will study foundational subjects in first and second year including Design Principles in Medical Technology, Maths, Physics, Anatomy, Electronics and Computing, culminating in subjects such as Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Clinical Technology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, Rehabilitation Technology and Product Design, Cybersecurity in Healthcare.

You will benefit from small class sizes, dedicated lecturers, and gain hands-on experience of state of the art medical technologies as they are used in hospital, healthcare and industry settings.

An Industrial Placement in Year 3 is an integral part of the programme.

Two scholarships, sponsored by Beckton Dickinson are available to 1st Year students.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

• A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.
• Given the technical nature of this programme, it is desirable that the student have a minimum of grade O3 or H6 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent.

Mature Applicants

• Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

• International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Applied Chemistry (Credits: 5)
• Cell Biology (Credits: 10)
• Design Principles in Medical Technology (Credits: 5)
• Fundamentals of Computing for Healthcare (Credits: 5)
• Introduction to Analogue Electronics (Credits: 5)
• Introduction to Developing the Professional Practitioner (Credits: 5)
• Introduction to Digital Electronics (Credits: 5)
• Mathematical Methods I (Credits: 5)
• Mathematical Methods II (Credits: 5)
• Physics for Healthcare (Credits: 10)

Year 2

• Anatomy and Physiology (Credits: 10)
• Applied Physics (Credits: 5)
• Biomechanics and Biomaterials (Credits: 5)
• Electrical Safety Principles (Credits: 5)
• Fundamentals of Clinical Technology (Credits: 5)
• ICT for Healthcare (Credits: 5)
• Infection Control and Sterilisation (Credits: 5)
• Maths for Clinical Technology (Credits: 5)
• Medical Instrumentation and Electrotechnology (Credits: 10)
• Statistics for Clinical Technology (Credits: 5)

Year 3

• Clinical Asset and Risk Management (Credits: 5)
• Clinical Technology (Credits: 10)
• Industry Placement (Credits: 30)
• Information Systems for Healthcare (Credits: 5)
• Operating Department Technology (Credits: 5)
• Programming for Biomedical Science (Credits: 5)
• Quality Assurance and Validation (Credits: 5)

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have gained employment in the clinical Engineering department of University Hospital Limerick as well as many Medical Device companies in the Mid-west region including: Beckton Dickinson Research Centre Ireland, Johnson and Johnson, Edwards Life sciences, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Croom Medical, and many more.

Further Study

Students who have successfully complete the BSc in Medical Technology to the requisite standard may continue their studies at Level 8 in B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Technology through a one year add-on.