SE709 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biomedical Electronics

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

289

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About this course

A degree that applies electronic engineering to medical devices such as pacemakers, monitors and scanners. It combines electronics with biology.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study electronics, programming and maths alongside physiology, cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology. Later subjects include medical devices and instrumentation, biomedical signal processing and power electronics for biomedical systems. Teaching mixes theory, lab sessions and hands-on projects.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is an option in Year 3, and there are links with medical device companies in Ireland.
Where it can lead
Roles include research and development, circuit design for medical technology, rehabilitation engineering, wearable health products and consultancy. Graduates can also take the MSc in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs.
Who it suits
Suits students who like electronics and biology and want to build technology that helps patients.

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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

2023282202428820252882026289

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026289Published after the final round
2025 288288383
2024 288288399
2023 282282358

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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