MSc (Biomedical Engineering)

The MSc in Biomedical Engineering is designed to give an advanced educational experience in biomedical engineering. The programme focuses on developing advanced technical knowledge and skills, coupled with real-world implementation through research and innovation.

Combining a substantial research component with instruction through taught modules and a significant project-based learning component, the aim of the programme is to generate the future leaders of the international medical technology industry, academic research and teaching in biomedical engineering.

 Some examples of technical modules, and streams they are available on, are listed below.

  • Biomechanics/Advanced Biomechanics (All Streams)
  • Biomedical Engineering Design (All Streams)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (All Streams)
  • Bioinstrumentation Design (All Streams)
  • Finite Element Methods/ Advanced Finite Element Methods (All Streams)
  • Advanced Biomaterials (General Stream, BMD Stream)
  • Tissue Engineering/Advanced Tissue Engineering (General Stream, BMD Stream)
  • Biotransport (General Stream, BMD Stream)
  • Mechanobiology (General Stream, BMD Stream)
  • Lean Systems (All Streams)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (All Streams)
  • UX Design for Medical Devices (Medical Electronics Stream)
  • Topics in Advanced Mobile Networks (Medical Electronics Stream)
  • Embedded Image Processing (Medical Electronics Stream)
  • Stem Cells and Gene Therapy/Translational Medicine (General Stream)

The transferable skills modules available to students are largely common across most streams and include:-

  • Project Management (All Streams)
  • Lean Systems (All Streams)
  • Research Methods for Engineers (All Streams)
  • Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (All Streams)
  • Human Reliability (All Streams)
  • Financial Management (General and BMD Streams)
Overview
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Postgraduate
CATEGORY
Master of Science (Engineering) (Research)
Intakes and Duration
September
1 Year
Fees
Total Fees
€ 24,140
Entry Requirements
Entry to the MSc programme is open to individuals who have Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in a Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree (with a particular focus on prior learning in engineering/mathematics/physics), the applicant’s performance, and the availability of places.
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