Biomedical Engineering Munster Technological University

Overview

Biomedical engineering merges engineering principles with a deep understanding of the human body's functioning, whether in health, injury, or disease. This discipline is pivotal in the medical device sector, which is thriving in Ireland, with over 300 medical technology firms contributing significantly to the economy. The industry exports €12.6 billion annually and employs around 32,000 individuals, making it a crucial part of Ireland's economic landscape. Biomedical engineers are instrumental in the design, sourcing, and maintenance of medical equipment and services within healthcare settings.

The educational journey in this programme is delivered through a combination of formal lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and project work. Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art biomedical engineering laboratories equipped with advanced technology, which supports both teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Key facilities include:

• Gait analysis laboratory
• Biomaterials laboratory
• Hurley helmet testing rig
• Instron dynamic testing machine
• Non-contact 3D light scanner
• Rapid prototyping machine

Projects often involve collaboration with industry partners, including medical device companies and the Biomedical Engineering Unit at Cork University Hospital, ensuring that students gain practical experience alongside their academic studies.

This BEng in Biomedical Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland, granting eligibility for Associate Engineer status upon graduation. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in various core subjects, including:

• Material Science: Exploring the properties and behaviours of engineering materials
• Mechanics: Understanding how materials respond to external forces
• Thermo/Fluid Mechanics: Applying principles of fluid systems in engineering contexts
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Learning design techniques relevant to engineering
• Instrumentation: Gaining insights into the operation of medical devices
• Anatomy, Mathematics, and Biology: Building a solid scientific base

To be eligible for this programme, students must achieve the required CAO points and meet the minimum entry requirements, which include a Leaving Certificate with O6/H7 in five subjects, one of which must be Mathematics and either English or Irish.

Graduates of this programme will find diverse employment opportunities in biomedical engineering, including roles in medical device design and manufacturing, research and development, and engineering support within clinical environments. The programme also allows for further studies, enabling graduates to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering or the one-year add-on Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the BEng in Biomedical Engineering are as follows:

• International students: €13,500 per year
• European students: €1,450 per year

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