Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Master's
Advance your engineering career by applying core principles to medicine and healthcare systems.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates seeking specialized knowledge in biomedical applications and healthcare technology.
Overview
University College Dublin offers a specialized Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering designed to bridge engineering disciplines with living systems and healthcare. The curriculum provides interdisciplinary training focusing on medical and biological applications of engineering principles. Students engage in advanced coursework that equips them for professional practice or research in the biomedical sector. Applicants are expected to meet rigorous academic standards and demonstrate a strong foundation in relevant engineering fields.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework across 120 ECTS credits over a two-year full-time structure
- Engage in interdisciplinary studies combining engineering principles with biological and medical systems
- Participate in on-campus lectures, laboratory sessions, and practical project work
- Fulfill all continuous assessment and examination requirements to meet NFQ Level 9 standards
Requirements
Degree required: Honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical, Mechatronic, Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering programme
Degree offered: Master of Engineering (NFQ Level 9)
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in undergraduate engineering principles
- Academic background in Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical, Mechatronic, Bioengineering, or Biomedical Engineering
- Ability to undertake rigorous postgraduate-level technical coursework
- Open to both domestic (EEA) and international (Non-EU) applicants
- Applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for admission or credit exemptions
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How to apply
Applicants should apply online through the official University College Dublin graduate application portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language proficiency test scores are ready for submission. Review the UCD registry admissions guidelines before initiating your application.
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English language proficiency test scores
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