Overview
According to data released by Enterprise Ireland, Ireland has over 29,000 people employed in the MedTech sector and is the second largest employer of MedTech professionals in Europe. As many as 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies have a base in Ireland, and 50% of the 400 MedTech companies based here are indigenous.
The Biomedical Engineering course from the Atlantic Technological University is very practical, and features:
Weekly lab classes
Workshop practice
Individual and group projects
Work placement experience
Over the three years of the programme, each student will receive on average, 22 hours of tuition per week. This programme is focused on the following key areas:
Integration of engineering with human physiology
Biomedical product/systems design and automation
Validation, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
Career Opportunities
It is envisaged that graduates from the programme will be employed in a wide diversity of Biomedical engineering related disciplines both nationally and internationally, namely;
Medical Device Design
Surgical Design
Research and Development Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Quality Engineer
Product design and product validation
Automation Engineer
New Product development
Process Validation
Project Management
Sales Engineer
Some graduates may also become self-employed.
Programme Structure
Modules included:- Learning and Innovation Skills
- Electrical Science
- Engineering in Business
- Human Physiology
- Engineering Science
- Applied Biology of the Cell
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology Health Sciences View 83 other Bachelors in Biology in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all Higher Certificates (Level 6) and ab initio Bachelor degrees (Level 7) is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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