Biomedical Engineering

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A new emphasis on research in the medical devices industry has created a need for engineers and scientists who have a deeper knowledge of biomedical engineering. Already there are a range of undergraduate programmes available to meet this need but many companies have indicated that a Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Engineering was very desirable. It focusses on an industrial sector in which the island of Ireland has developed a global reputation for quality and excellence.

The M.Sc Course is jointly taught by the Colleges of Engineering and Informatics and Electronics at the University of Limerick, Trinity College, Dublin and University College Dublin, with Medical Science input to UL from the RCSI. TCD Medical School provides Medical Science inputs for students at TCD. The joint nature of the Course brings together the world class expertise available at the participating institutions in a novel way.

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.

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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.

Semester 1

Medical Science, Biomaterials I and Biomaterials II, Research Project.

Semester 2

Biomechanics, Bio-instrumentation I and Bio-instrumentation II, Bio-informatics, Research Project

At least a second class honours primary degree 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 REQUIREMENTSAs all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival. Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80