Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor and Masters of Engineering (Biomedical) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Dual (Conjoint) Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
26,000
(c. USD30,022.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biomedical Engineering is an emerging engineering discipline focused on applying advanced technologies to enhance healthcare. Professionals in this field design and develop medical equipment, implants like stents, and clinical materials. They utilize engineering expertise to address biological challenges, driving innovations in modern medicine that assist healthcare providers in diagnosing illnesses, treating conditions, and restoring damaged tissues.
This academic program was established to meet the biomedical sector's demand for specialized professionals. Local biomedical firms, forming a substantial regional hub, contributed to its curriculum development. The program maintains strong industry relevance while providing comprehensive training in engineering design fundamentals and their biological applications within a multidisciplinary setting. Key subjects covered include biomedical instrumentation, tissue engineering, and biomechanics.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in private corporations, academic institutions, healthcare centers, research organizations, educational establishments, and government regulatory bodies. Ireland hosts eight of the world's leading biomedical companies - with several located in Galway - offering excellent national employment opportunities alongside international career possibilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Computer Science) or Technology, and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum of Grade H4 in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics or, alternatively places available (which may vary in number year to year) may be allocated to those candidates who have achieved the points requirement for the programme that year, who satisfy the general requirements for Matriculation in the College of Engineering and Informatics and who attain a Pass in the Engineering Maths Qualifying Examination. The places available will be allocated in strict order of merit based points attained in the Leaving Certificate. Due to capacity constraints, not all candidates who achieve a pass in the examination may receive an offer.
For A-Levels - A minimum of Grade C in A-Level Mathematics is required.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
26,000