Biomedical Engineering (NBS1)

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The UCD B.E. degree in Biomedical Engineering enables students to apply fundamental engineering skills to address problems in medicine and health. The degree prepares students for a career as a professional engineer in areas such as medical devices and technologies, engineering consultancy, biomedical manufacturing, and research and development within Ireland and globally. Students build a strong foundation in both Electronic and Mechanical Engineering principles, with a choice to specialize in either discipline for more advanced modules.  The are also introduced to the fundamentals of physiology and anatomy before combining the knowledge and skills gained in specialised interdisciplinary biomedical engineering modules. Students learn through a combination of lectures, laboratories, group discussion and research and applied clinical projects, delivered by internationally recognised faculty with active research programmes in Biomedical Engineering.  Student assessment comprises a mix of examination, continuous assessment incorporating homework and practical laboratory work, and a major project in the final year of the degree.


1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary biomedical engineering issues and the mathematics, human biology, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning biomedical engineering
2 - Identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems, including problems at the interface of biology and medicine
3 - Design a system, component or process to meet specified needs, including needs in the area of healthcare and medicine.
4 - Design and conduct experiments and analyse and interpret data from living and non-living systems
5 - Conduct guided research, or advanced technical activity in biomedical disciplines
6 - Understand the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment
7 - Work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning
8 - Communicate effectively on specialised engineering activities with the engineering and clinical communities, and with society at large
9 - Recognise the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

Graduates can find employment in:




  • The Medical Technologies Industries

  • Pharmaceutical Industries

  • Medical Device Design

  • Rehabilitation Engineering

  • Device Manufacturing

  • Regulation

  • Engineering Consultancy



Professional Work Experience (PWE) is incorporated in the ME Biomedical Engineering programme. Six- to eight-month internships (the majority of which are paid) have included the following employers: Alexion, BD Medical, Boston Scientific, DePuy Synthes, Medtronic, Nypro, and ResMed.



Graduates can also pursue a taught or research Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. You can study for a PhD and work with some of the world’s leading experts on ground-breaking research.


Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
EEEN20010 Computer Engineering Autumn 5
EEEN20020 Electrical and Electronic Circuits Autumn 5
MATH20290 Multivariable Calculus for Eng Autumn 5
MEEN20010 Mechanics of Fluids I Autumn 5
PHYS20040 An introduction to Physiology: Human cells and tissues Autumn 5
EEEN20030 Electromagnetic Fields Spring 5
MEEN20030 Applied Dynamics I Spring 5
MEEN20040 Mechanics of Solids I Spring 5
MEEN20070 Materials Science and Eng. I Spring 5
STAT20060 Statistics & Probability Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)1 OF:
Students intending to pursue the Mechanical Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select MEEN20060 Mechanical Engineering Design I as their Stage 2 Option. Students intending to pursue the Electronic Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select EEEN20040 Electronic Circuits as their Stage 2 Option.
     
EEEN20040 Electronic Circuits Spring 5
MEEN20060 Mechanical Engineering Design I Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - A)1 OF:
Students intending to pursue the Mechanical Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select MEEN20060 Mechanical Engineering Design I as their Stage 2 Option. Students intending to pursue the Electronic Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select EEEN20040 Electronic Circuits as their Stage 2 Option.
     
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
In the Autumn Trimester, students may may select one Elective Module. The Elective can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select another Module related to Engineering by choosing one of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Students are strongly advised to choose an Autumn Trimester Elective to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
MEEN20020 Manufacturing Engineering I Autumn 5
MEEN20050 Heat Transfer Autumn 5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
In the Autumn Trimester, students may may select one Elective Module. The Elective can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select another Module related to Engineering by choosing one of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Students are strongly advised to choose an Autumn Trimester Elective to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
ACM30030 Multivariable Calculus Eng II Autumn 5
ANAT20090 Med. Sciences for Biomed.Engin Autumn 5
EEEN30160 Biomedical Signal Processing Autumn 5
EEEN30150 Modelling and Simulation Spring 5
EEEN30180 Bioinstrumentation Spring 5
MEEN30160 Biofluids Spring 5
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students following the Electronic Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select all modules from Option List 1: Electronic Engineering.
     
EEEN30020 Circuit Theory Autumn 5
EEEN30110 Signals and Systems Autumn 5
EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 5
EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
Students following the Electronic Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select all modules from Option List 1: Electronic Engineering.
     
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students following the Mechanical Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select all modules from Option List 2: Mechanical Engineering.
     
MEEN20020 Manufacturing Engineering I Autumn 5
MEEN30090 Materials Science and Engineering II Autumn 5
MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II Spring 5
MEEN30020 Mechanics of Solids II Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF:
Students following the Mechanical Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering MUST select all modules from Option List 2: Mechanical Engineering.
     
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0OF:
All Stage 3 Biomedical Engineering students may select two Elective Modules, one in each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. The Elective Modules can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select another Modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTION Modules.
     
EEEN30020 Circuit Theory Autumn 5
EEEN30110 Signals and Systems Autumn 5
MEEN20020 Manufacturing Engineering I Autumn 5
MEEN30030 Mechanical Engineering Design II Autumn 5
MEEN30090 Materials Science and Engineering II Autumn 5
MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II Autumn 5
EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 5
EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5
EEEN30060 Communication Theory Spring 5
EEEN30120 Analogue Electronics Spring 5
MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II Spring 5
MEEN30020 Mechanics of Solids II Spring 5
MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5
RDGY30440 Introduction to medical image analysis and machine learning Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0OF:
All Stage 3 Biomedical Engineering students may select two Elective Modules, one in each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. The Elective Modules can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select another Modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTION Modules.
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
EEEN30240 Professional Biomed Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 15
MEEN40600 Medical Device Design Autumn 5
MEEN40620 Biomechanics Autumn 5
MEEN40630 Biomaterials Autumn 5
CHEN40470 Cell Culture & Tissue Eng Spring 5
EEEN40070 Neural Engineering Spring 5
EEEN40350 Rehabilitation Engineering Spring 5
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN1OF:
Students are recommended to select TWO Option Modules in the Autumn Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
COMP20080 Computer Science for Engineers II Autumn 5
EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn 5
EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn 5
EEEN40620 Biomedical Imaging Autumn 5
MEEN30030 Mechanical Engineering Design II Autumn 5
MEEN40020 Mechanics of Fluids II Autumn 5
MEEN40670 Technical Communication Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN1OF:
Students are recommended to select TWO Option Modules in the Autumn Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN1OF:
Students are recommended to select ONE Option in the Spring Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
MEEN40670 Technical Communication Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 5
EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5
EEEN30060 Communication Theory Spring 5
EEEN30120 Analogue Electronics Spring 5
EEEN40060 Digital Communications Spring 5
MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II Spring 5
MEEN30020 Mechanics of Solids II Spring 5
MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5
MEEN40040 Materials Science and Engineering III Spring 5
MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5
MEEN41010 Biomechanics of Cells & Tissues Spring 5
RDGY30440 Introduction to medical image analysis and machine learning Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN1OF:
Students are recommended to select ONE Option in the Spring Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHENG001 Stage 4 - 70.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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