Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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According to data released by Enterprise Ireland, Ireland has over 29,000 people employed in the MedTech sector and is the second largest employer of MedTech professionals in Europe. As many as 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies have a base in Ireland, and 50% of the 400 MedTech companies based here are indigenous. The Irish Medtech Association suggests that the MedTech sector needs to urgently develop capabilities and expertise in the areas of innovation, research, development and commercialisation. Graduates of this degree in Biomedical Engineering will have the appropriate skillsets to serve this requirement. Graduates of this degree will possess the biological and engineering skills to understand the biomechanics, design, and treatment of healthcare related issues. If you would like a career in Engineering that will save or improve people’s life, this degree is for you. The course is very practical, and features: Weekly lab classes Workshop practice Individual and group projects Work placement experience Over the three years of the programme, each student will receive on average, 22 hours of tuition per week. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Mathematics 1
10 credits

Computer Aided Design 1
10 credits

Academic and Professional Skills (SC:EN)
5 credits

Electrical Science
5 credits

Engineering in Business
5 credits

Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers I
5 credits

Engineering Science
10 credits

Applied Biology of the Cell
5 credits

Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering
5 credits

Year 2
Mathematics 2
5 credits

Manufacturing Automation 1 (Pneumatics)
5 credits

Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers II
5 credits

Fluid Mechanics
5 credits

Mathematics 3
5 credits

Manufacturing Automation 2
5 credits

Mechanics and Properties of Materials
5 credits

Medical Image Generation of Anatomical Structures and Functions
5 credits

Statics and Dynamics
5 credits

Quality and Regulatory Affairs
10 credits

Project Management and Project
5 credits

Year 3
Instrumentation and Control
5 credits

Manufacturing Automation 3
5 credits

Machine Design
10 credits

Lean Six Sigma
5 credits

Biomechanics of Soft Tissues
5 credits

Biomechanics of Hard Tissues
5 credits

Biomaterials
5 credits

Engineering Work Experience
20 credits

Year 4
Medical Devices I
5 credits

Tissue Engineering
5 credits

An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
5 credits

Medical Devices II
5 credits

Major Project
10 credits

Computer Aided Engineering
10 credits

The Engineer in Society
5 credits

Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management
5 credits

Advanced Mechanical Engineering
5 credits

Six Sigma Engineering
5 credits

Automation and Control
5 credits

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