CAO Code AU352

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

Biomedical Design

4 years / Level 8 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

This programme will prepare graduates to enter careers in the medical devices industry. The programme includes a work placement where students gain invaluable industry experience which enhances their career opportunities.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Mathematics 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Science 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Computing for Engineering	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Drawing & CAD	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Problem Based Learning 1	Mandatory	10	7
2	Engineering Science 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Mathematics 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Problem Based Learning 2	Mandatory	5	7
	Programming 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Workshop Technology 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Analogue Electronics 1	Mandatory	5	4

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Mathematics 3	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Chemistry and Biology for Biomedical Engineering	Mandatory	5	4
	Programming 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Biomaterials	Mandatory	5	4
	Analogue Circuit Design 1	Mandatory	10	6
4	Mathematics 4	Mandatory	5	4
	Microcontrollers	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	Mandatory	10	6
	Analogue Circuit Design 2	Mandatory	10	6

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Mathematics 5	Mandatory	5	4
	Biomedical Instrumentation	Mandatory	5	4
	Embedded Systems 1	Mandatory	10	6
	Digital Communications and Transmission	Mandatory	5	4
	Analytical Chemistry	Mandatory	5	4
6	Mathematics 6	Mandatory	5	4
	L7 Project	Mandatory	5	3
	Biomedical Imaging	Mandatory	5	4
	Digital Signal Processing	Mandatory	5	4
	Biomedical Case Studies	Mandatory	5	1
	Engineering Management 1	Mandatory	5	3

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Electroanalytical Chemistry	Mandatory	5	4
	L8 Project 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Embedded Systems 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Communications Technologies for Embedded Systems	Mandatory	5	5
	VHDL & Programming	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Management 2	Mandatory	5	3
8	Data Science & Machine Learning	Mandatory	5	4
	Embedded Systems 3	Mandatory	5	4
	Networking of Embedded Systems	Mandatory	5	5
	Professional Practice	Mandatory	5	3
	L8 Project 2	Mandatory	10	4

Professional Recognition

This is a new programme. Accreditation will sought from Engineers Ireland at the soonest opportunity.

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Master Degree in institutes and universities at home and abroad
Master Degree by Research at LYIT
Level 10 (Doctoral) at other institutes and universities at home and abroad

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

At least two H5

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Number of Places	40

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Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Medical Devices Industry
Diagnostic/Therapy Sys Manu.
Connected Healthcare

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Medical Device Industry Role
Design/Development of Diagnostic System
Technical Sales in Related Industies
Marketing & Management related industry
Biomedical Engineering Research

Employer Testimonials

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Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410

Head of Department Dr. Jim Morrison
Email: jim.morrison@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6401

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electronic and Mechanical