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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.

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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.

Expand+Online application via CAO

Entry online application?
Applications should be made by 31st August (Please note, some popular courses may close earlier due to high demand)

You should follow instructions outlined on the CAO website with regard to ...

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Entry online application?
Applications should be made by 31st August (Please note, some popular courses may close earlier due to high demand)

You should follow instructions outlined on the CAO website with regard to submitting supporting documentation.

Please make sure to include the Advanced Entry Cover Sheet each time you send documents. This will save significant delays in CAO
uploading your documents to your application.

Failure to supply supporting documentation may result in your application being rejected.

Expand+What is... Medical Device Innovation?

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, orthopaedic join...

Hide-What is... Medical Device Innovation?

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, orthopaedic 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.

Learning Outcomes: What will I Study?
The Programme 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 programme 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 programme specifically addresses the need to upskill scientists, engineers and technologists and the provision of professional development within this sector.

Expand+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 produ...

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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.