AU647 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biomedical Engineering

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

440

Up 60 points since 2023 (380).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree that joins engineering with human biology for the medical technology industry. It is very practical, with weekly labs and workshop practice.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study engineering subjects such as maths, CAD, electrical science, manufacturing and fluid mechanics alongside anatomy and physiology and cell biology. Key areas are engineering with human physiology, designing medical products and systems, and quality and regulatory affairs. Second year includes medical imaging. You also do individual and group projects.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
It can lead to jobs in the medtech sector, a big employer in Ireland.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both biology and engineering, enjoy lab and workshop work, and want to work on health technology.

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About Engineering and engineering trades

Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

Engineering degrees focus on solving real-world problems and innovating solutions across various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. E.g. Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026440Published after the final round
2025 420420465
2024 392392447
2023 380380415

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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