SE727 · Level 7 · 3 years

Biomedical Electronics

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

356

Up 46 points since 2023 (310).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree applying electronics to medical devices such as monitors, implants and scanners.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn electronic circuit design and analysis, prototyping and problem solving, alongside how medical conditions are treated. Teaching mixes theory, electronics and biology labs, and hands-on projects, using software such as MATLAB.
Placement and abroad
Work placement and project links exist with medical device companies in Ireland.
Where it can lead
Roles include research and development, circuit design for medical technology, wearable health products and rehabilitation engineering. Graduates can progress to Year 4 of the Level 8 Biomedical Electronics degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who like electronics and biology and want to work on healthcare technology.

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Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

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Points history

2023310202432320253562026356

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026356Published after the final round
2025 356356484
2024 323323387
2023 310310382

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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