US735 · Level 7 · 3 years

Medical Technology

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

402

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About this course

A degree that mixes engineering, science and technology applied to healthcare. It leads either to hospital clinical engineering or to the medical device industry.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers maths, physics, electronics, computing, cell biology and design principles in medical technology. Later modules include anatomy, biomechanics, medical instrumentation, infection control and sterilisation. Third year adds clinical technology, programming, quality assurance and risk management.
Placement and abroad
An industry placement in third year is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Graduates have worked in the clinical engineering department of University Hospital Limerick and at medical device companies in the Mid-West. You can progress to the one-year add-on Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Medical Technology.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, electronics and biology and want to maintain or design equipment used in healthcare.

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About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023398202435820253172026402

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026402Published after the final round
2025 317309466
2024 358358485
2023 398357476

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

  • Japanese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Chemistry: Higher H6 or Ordinary O3

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 of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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