Overview

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.
• To develop the ability to critically evaluate current advances in issues and controversies in the area of Biomedical Engineering.

CONTACT

Course Director: Dr Tim McGloughlin
Department: Mechanical, Aeronautical and Biomedical.
Tel : 353-61-202217
Fax : 353-61-202944
Email: Tim.McGloughlin@ul.ie
Web: http://www.mae.ul.ie

Graduate Profile

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.

Programme Content

Entry 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.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
 
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.