Masters in Biomedical Engineering  (T160)

The UCD M.E. Biomedical Engineering degree prepares students to become leaders in applying advanced engineering skills to solve problems related to human health. This interdisciplinary programme employs the principles of mechanical and electronic engineering to understand human performance, analyse physiological systems and design innovative medical devices and technologies. Students learn through a combination of lectures, laboratories, group discussion and research and applied clinical projects, delivered by internationally recognised faculty with active research programmes in Biomedical Engineering. Students complete a professional work-placement in either the medical technologies and devices industry, in a clinical environment or with a research group in the first year of the programme, followed by a major Biomedical Engineering research project in the final year. Assessment is carried out through a mix of examination, continuous assessment of laboratory and project work, student presentations and the final year research project.

1 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning Biomedical Engineering
2 - PO2. Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems, specifically problems related to physiological and medical/healthcare systems
3 - PO3. Design Design innovative solutions for complex and novel systems, components or processes using analysis and interpretation of relevant data, including data from living systems
4 - PO4. Investigation Design and conduct experiments and apply a range of standard and specialised research (or equivalent) tools and techniques of enquiry
5 - PO5. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Understanding of and commitment to the highest ethical standards in the practice of Biomedical Engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment
6 - PO6. Teamwork and Lifelong Learning Ability to work effectively as an individual, in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary settings, and to prepare for lifelong learning
7 - PO7. Communication Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities to diverse audiences including the clinical and engineering communities and society at large
8 - PO8. Engineering Management Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and decision-making relevant to the biomedical engineering and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects.
9 - Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning Biomedical Engineering
10 - Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems, specifically problems related to physiological and medical/healthcare systems
11 - Perform detailed design of a novel system, component or process using analysis and interpretation of relevant data, including data from living systems
12 - Design and conduct experiments and to apply a range of standard and specialised research (or equivalent) tools and techniques of enquiry
13 - Understanding the need for high ethical standards in the practice of Biomedical Engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people
14 - Ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning
15 - Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the clinical and engineering communities and with society at large

The Irish Medtech Sector is robust and career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are exemplary. Exports of medical devices and diagnostics products now represent 8% of Ireland’s total merchandise exports and growth prospects for the industry globally remain good. Many of the world’s top medical technology companies have invested significantly in Ireland and a number of exciting, research-based, indigenous companies are emerging and competing internationally.

The Irish Government has identified the medical technology sector as one of the key drivers of industrial growth for the future and provides a wide range of supports to encourage and foster this growth. The medical technology industry in Ireland is changing from being predominantly manufacturing to being more complex and driven by R&D. Prospective employers include Abbott, Bio-Medical Research (BMR), Boston Scientific, De Puy, ResMed, Shimmer and Stryker.

Stage 1

The ME ( Biomedical Engineering) Degree Programme is a 2-Stage (2-Year) 120-Credit Masters Programme. The normal workload for Stage 1 (Year 1) is 30 credits per Trimester or 60 credits per year (Stage). **** Students should consult the Programme Director about module prerequisites and other requirements. A taught masters programme in UCD must have at least 70 credits at Level 4.

Stage 2

The ME (Biomedical Engineering) degree programme is a 2-year, 2-Stage 120-credit programme. The normal workload for Stage 2 (Year 2) is 30 credits per Trimester or 60 credits per year (Stage). A taught masters programme in UCD must have at least 70 credits at Level 4.

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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