Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Device Innovation
Minimum NFQ Level 7 Degree in an Engineering or cognate Scientific discipline or equivalent. Candidates without relevant CAD background may, as a condition of entry, be required to undertake a support CAD module.
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Course Description
Medical Devices encompasses all products, except medicines, used in healthcare for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring or treatment of illness or disability. Examples include contact lenses, orthopedic joint replacement, programmable pacemakers, stents, ventilators and laser surgical devices. The medical technology industry in Ireland is changing from being predominantly manufacturing based to becoming increasingly complex, value added and driven by R&D. It now involves the extensive collaboration of a broad range of partners, including research institutions, clinicians, manufacturing companies and government agencies.
The course is designed to provide students with a range of knowledge and skills for employment in a medical device environment. The medical device industry provides graduate opportunities in design, manufacturing, technical services, customer support and a range of other services that add value to the sector. The course was formulated with industry input in response to a number of recommendations highlighted in the March 2008 Forfás Report on the Future Skills Needs of the Irish Medical Devices Sector. The course specifically addresses the need to upskill scientists, engineers and technologists and the provision of professional development within this sector.
Based on growth patterns in the sector, career opportunities are very positive. In Ireland, 140 medical technology companies employ 25,000 people, exporting €6.2b worth of products annually. Medical device products represent almost 10% of Ireland’s exports and prospects for growth of the industry are good. Graduates may also pursue career in the pharmaceutical sector.
Semester 1
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Basic Principles of Medical Device Technology
- Computer-Aided Design Analysis
- Applied Biomaterials
- Lean/ Six Sigma
- Innovation/ Project Management
Semester 2
- Medical Device Design & Analysis
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Validation & Regulatory Affairs
- Team Design Project
Advanced entry applications are currently closed.
“Graduating from the Medical Device Innovation course has provided me with the knowledge and skills required for the medical device industry. With lectures from a range of disciplines including 3D CAD, anatomy, biomechanics and medical device regulations, this course has opened the doors to a multitude of career opportunities in this every expanding industry.”
Ciarán Carney
“I started the degree in medical device innovation not knowing what to expect. I found myself quickly getting drawn into the world of medical devices and wanting to find out more and more. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, the modules were extremely interesting and complemented each other. I’m now looking forward to my new career in the medical device sector!”
Tim Jones
Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations may progress to Masters courses in TU Dublin or elsewhere in Higher Education.