Biomedical Engineering (FT/) MSc
A new emphasis on research in the medical devices industry has created a need for engineers and scientists who have a deeper knowledge of biomedical engineering. Already there are a range of undergraduate programmes available to meet this need but many companies have indicated that a Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Engineering was very desirable. It focusses on an industrial sector in which the island of Ireland has developed a global reputation for quality and excellence. The M.Sc Course is jointly taught by the Colleges of Engineering and Informatics and Electronics at the University of Limerick, Trinity College, Dublin and University College Dublin, with Medical Science input to UL from the RCSI. TCD Medical School provides Medical Science inputs for students at TCD. The joint nature of the Course brings together the world class expertise available at the participating institutions in a novel way.
Introduction
A new emphasis on research in the medical devices industry has created a need for engineers and scientists who have a deeper knowledge of biomedical engineering. Already there are a range of undergraduate programmes available to meet this need but many companies have indicated that a Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Engineering was very desirable. It focusses on an industrial sector in which the island of Ireland has developed a global reputation for quality and excellence. The M.Sc Course is jointly taught by the Colleges of Engineering and Informatics and Electronics at the University of Limerick, Trinity College, Dublin and University College Dublin, with Medical Science input to UL from the RCSI. TCD Medical School provides Medical Science inputs for students at TCD. The joint nature of the Course brings together the world class expertise available at the participating institutions in a novel way.
Objectives
Students who undertake this course will:
- Develop a thorough understanding of advanced principles in Biomedical Engineering
- Awareness of current and leading-edge topics in Biomedical Engineering;
- To understand the biological bases of the assessments routinely performed by Biomedical Engineers;
- Develop critical review skills, in the area of Bio-Medical Engineering.
Programme Content
Semester 1
Medical Science, Biomaterials I and Biomechanics, Bio-Instrumentation 1, Biomedical Engineering Project.
Semester 2
Biomaterials 1I and Bio-instrumentation II, Tissue Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Project.
Semester 3
Biomedical Engineering Project
Careers
It focusses on an industrial sector in which the island of Ireland has developed a global reputation for quality and excellence. The Republic of Ireland now has exports valued at Billion in the medical device sector and the sector is growing at 5% per annum and an increasing spend on R&D leading to increased job opportunities.
Entrance Requirements
At least a second class honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in an appropriate discipline, or a professional or other equivalent qualification recognised by the University of Limerick. Applications will be considered from pass degree holders with appropriate industrial experience.
Application Fee
An application fee will apply from January 2011 to all postgraduate programmes. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the application fee.
Contact
Course director: Dr Tim McGloughlin
Department: Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering.Tel : 353-61-202217 Fax : 353-61-202944
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Web: http://www.mae.ul.ie
Department: Mechanical, Aeronautical and Biomedical Engineering
Fax: 353-61-338176
Web: http://www.ece.ul.ie