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Biomedical electronics focuses on using electronic systems and technologies to address medical issues, track health conditions, and enhance patient well-being. This program offers an ideal mix of theoretical knowledge, hands-on lab sessions (combining electronics and biology), and project-based learning activities.
Cutting-edge lab facilities and resources are available on campus, along with specialized software, tools, and simulation environments like Proteus, Cadence, Vivado, and MATLAB.
Students can access internship programs and collaborative projects with top international medical technology firms located in Ireland, such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic, BD, Stryker, Cook Medical, and Abbott.
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6