Medical Device Innovation - Bolton Street
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 course is designed to provide students with a range of knowledge and skills for employment in a medical device environment.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
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.
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 programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Is there advanced entry information?
An application to any year after Year 1 is called Advanced Entry.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
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.
Progression
Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations may progress to Masters programmes in TU Dublin or elsewhere in Higher Education.
Further information
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An application to any year after Year 1 is called Advanced Entry.
Applications for this course are made under the Advanced Entry category through the CAO.
For further information on how to make an application, please visit our CAO Hub
https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/cao/entry-routes/advanced-entry/
If you have a query on Advanced Entry email us at admissions@tudublin.ie
What is... Medical Device Innovation?
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.
Year One
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
Location Bolton Street
School Office
made@tudublin.ie
01 220 6573