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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.
Graduates can find employment in:
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.
Also check out the UCD Career Neworks career guide for the College of Engineering & Architecture for details on the career supports available to UCD students.
Module ID | Module Title | Trimester | Credits |
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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 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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MEEN20020 | Manufacturing Engineering I | Autumn | 5 |
MEEN20050 | Heat Transfer | Autumn | 5 |
BSEN20190 | Intro to Carbon and Energy Footprinting | Spring | 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. |
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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 |
EEEN30020 | Circuit Theory | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30110 | Signals and Systems | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30030 | Electromagnetic Waves | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30050 | Signal Processing: Theory and Applications | Spring | 5 |
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 - 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. |
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BSEN30360 | Life Cycle Assessment | Autumn | 5 |
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 |
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. |
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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 |
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 |
EEEN30030 | Electromagnetic Waves | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30050 | Signal Processing: Theory and Applications | 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 |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
MEEN40670 | Technical Communication | Spring | 5 |
MEEN41160 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Mechanobiology | Spring | 5 |
PHAR40240 | Regulatory Affairs for Life Sciences | Spring | 5 |
RDGY30440 | Introduction to medical image analysis and machine learning | Spring | 5 |
Award | GPA | ||||
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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 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |