This programme is designed to provide Biomedical Engineering Technologists for the hospital and medical device manufacturing environments. The course is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, practical and project work. There are a number of dedicated Biomedical Engineering laboratories containing leading edge technology. These facilitate teaching and research both at undergraduate and postgraduate level and include: Gait Analysis Lab Biomaterial Lab Hurley Helmet Testing Rig Instron Dynamic Testing Machine Non-Contact 3D Light Scanner Rapid Prototyping Machine A module on biomedical devices and equipment is taught by a senior member of the Biomedical Engineering Unit of mCork University Hospital (CUH). Project and design work are a major feature of the course. In the final year each student undertakes a project involving research, design, prototype development and experimental verification to meet a real need relating to the biomedical industry. Projects are carried out in conjunction with industry, with medical practitioners and with the Biomedical Engineering Unit of Cork University Hospital.

Graduates will be qualified to work as biomedical engineering technologists within the healthcare, medical device industries, in research and development facilities, and also in clinical/hospital environments. The types of product include: New prosthetic devices to provide the disabled with tools to improve their quality of life Disposable medical devices such as needles, and implant drug delivery systems Non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedures Laser and micro-surgical techniques Computer assisted surgery Joint replacement ‘Spare parts’ surgery to provide cardiac assist devices, such as artificial heart valves and blood vessels. Graduates will find opportunities at technician engineer level in: Commissioning and maintenance of medical equipment Planning and operation of automated biomedical manufacturing systems Implementation, operation and maintenance of clean room technology Research & Development Computer Aided Design Validation/Verification Production/Process Engineering Sales Manufacturing Engineering Quality Control Engineering management within the Biomedical sector.