Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering combines engineering with an appreciation of the functioning of the human body, whether healthy, injured or diseased. The medical device sector in Ireland is very strong; there are 300plus medical technology companies in Ireland, exporting 12.6b worth of product annually and employing 32,000 people, contributing 8 percent of Ireland’s total merchandise exports. Products include prosthetic devices to improve quality of life, disposable plastic and wound care products, and precision implants including pacemakers, microelectronic devices, orthopaedic implants, diagnostics, contact lenses and stents. In the clinical context, biomedical engineers play a key role in designing, sourcing and maintaining equipment, facilities and services within hospitals.

The course is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, practical and project work. There are a number of dedicated biomedical engineering laboratories containing leading edge technology. These facilitate teaching and research both at undergraduate and postgraduate level and include.

328 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. One subject must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.