Program Overview

Biomedical Design (TU806)

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Design is a four-year program that combines engineering principles with medical sciences to develop innovative solutions for healthcare and medical devices.

Program Details

TU Code

TU806

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

80

Location

Tallaght

Fees

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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. The program combines human anatomy, medical imaging, regulatory affairs, device design, and core engineering modules.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 6 subjects with 2 H5's
• Minimum grade in Maths: O4
• Three subjects including English: O6

Professional Accreditation

Engineers Ireland has accredited the program for over 25 years, allowing graduates to have their qualifications recognized worldwide.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work in exciting roles in companies such as Intel, Aer Lingus, Boeing, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Kerry Foods, Coca Cola, BMW, Siemens, Boston Scientific, Amazon, EY, Jones Engineering, Abbvie, Johnson & Johnson, and Google. Many also work in medical device companies, hospitals, design companies, power plants, and the energy sector.

Module Listing

Year One

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

Year Two

• Automation
• Biomechanics 3
• Fluid Mechanics 1
• Quality & Manufacturing Systems
• Solid Modelling 2
• Mathematics 3

Year Three

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

Year Four

• Biomaterials 2
• Bio-Modelling and Analysis
• Mathematical Methods
• Measurement and Interfacing for Control
• Final Year Project
• Statistics & Experimental Design

Progression

Many graduates join Graduate Placement Programmes in industry, while others progress to Masters or PhD research or set up their own engineering companies. The opportunities are endless.