MT739 · Level 7 · 3 years

Biomedical Engineering

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

381

Up 53 points since 2023 (328).

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About this course

A Level 7 engineering degree that links engineering with how the human body works. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland for associate engineer status.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers materials science, mechanics, thermo-fluids, CAD, instrumentation for medical equipment, anatomy, biology and maths. Teaching uses lectures, tutorials, practicals and projects. Projects run with medical device companies and the biomedical engineering unit at Cork University Hospital.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as biomedical engineering technologists in medical device design and manufacturing, research and development, and hospital support. They can progress to year 3 of the BEng (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering or a one-year add-on in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, biology and building or testing devices that help people.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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Points history

2023328202432420253372026381

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026381Published after the final round
2025 337337498
2024 324324510
2023 328328523

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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