Program Overview

Biomedical Design (TU712)

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Design is a three-year program that focuses on the development of technologies to save people's lives and improve health. Biomedical design engineers design products such as stents, ventilators, diabetes monitors, incubators, artificial joints, and limbs.

Program Details

TU Code

TU712

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Engineering

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

40

Location

Tallaght

Fees

EU Fees Non-EU Fees

What is Biomedical Design?

Biomedical design engineers develop technologies to save people's lives and improve health. They design products such as stents, ventilators, diabetes monitors, incubators, artificial joints, and limbs. 300 medical technology companies are based in Ireland, employing over 25,000 people. Biomedical design engineers are the link between technology and the medical profession.

Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past.

Career Opportunities

Our past graduates often work in technical roles in companies such as Intel, Aer Lingus, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Kerry Foods, Coca-Cola, Siemens, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Kenkel, and Google. Many graduates also work in medical device companies, hospital laboratories, and the energy sector. Our graduates often progress to Level 8 either full-time or part-time to progress to engineer roles.

Module Listing

Year One

• Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
• Electrical Circuits [Mandatory]
• Engineering Graphics [Mandatory]
• Materials & Processes 1 [Mandatory]
• Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
• Physical Science [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Automation [Mandatory]
• Mechanics [Mandatory]
• Materials and Processes 2 [Mandatory]
• Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]
• Measurement Systems [Mandatory]
• Solid Modelling 1 [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Biomechanics 4 [Mandatory]
• Computer Programming [Mandatory]
• Mathematics 5 (Differential Equations) [Mandatory]
• Medical Device Design 1 [Mandatory]
• Medical Imaging & Graphics [Mandatory]
• Medical Device Regulatory Affairs & Ethics [Mandatory]

Progression

Graduates of Mechanical or Biomedical Design Level 7 programs may progress to Year 4 of their Level 8 programs upon successful achievement of a GPA of 2.5 and an average 60% in Mathematics at Level 7.