TU841 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biomedical Design

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

301

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About this course

This is a new design and technology degree in Tallaght aimed at Ireland's medical device industry. It builds technical and analytical skills for careers in biomedical design.

How long
4 years
What you study
Core modules include biomechanics, biomaterials and design principles. You also study management techniques, legislation, circular design and its environmental impact, manufacturing systems, regulatory affairs, ethics and communication. Guest lectures from design professionals are part of the teaching.
Placement and abroad
There is an option to study abroad on Erasmus+ in Semester 2 of Year 3.
Where it can lead
It can lead to biomedical design, engineering and technology careers, and progression to MSc programmes.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and design, and are curious about how medical devices are developed.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026301Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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.

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Tallaght website ↗

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