Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BEng
Programme Code CR_EBIME_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/11/2021
Department MECHANICAL, BIOMEDICAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A specialised knowledge of areas of mathematics, biology, materials science, biomechanics, ICT, design, business and engineering practice relevant to the biomedical engineering technologist.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Recognising any inherent limitations, the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, biology, materials science, biomechanics, ICT, design, business and engineering practice to the solution of common biomedical engineering technology problems.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use the techniques, skills and modern computer-based engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to contribute to the design of a system, component or process to meet specified needs and to carry out a technical performance of the design.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to identify and solve common engineering technology problems in the field of biomedical engineering.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team; to take a leadership role within work teams; and to supervise staff in well-defined work settings.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs at the personal and professional levels and an awareness of the need for continued professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight A detailed understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which engineering operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6002 Applied Biology of the Cell Brigid Lucey 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MECH6008 Introductory CAD NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH6011 Materials & Processes NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MATH6014 Technological Mathematics 1 AINE NI SHE 5 5
MECH6007 Thermofluids NIALL MORRIS 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PHOL6001 Applied Anatomy and Physiology Brigid Lucey 5 5
MECH6040 Intro 3-D Parametric Modelling NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6029 Mechanics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH6017 Pneumatics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MATH6015 Technological Mathematics 2 AINE NI SHE 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOE6001 Biomedical Devices NIALL MORRIS 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6021 3-D Mech Analysis & Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
BIOE6002 Biomechanic,Statics & Dynamics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH6032 Electro-Pneu. & M/C maint. NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MANU6012 Metrology & Quality Control NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201 AINE NI SHE 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MECH6014 Mechanical Workshop Practice NIALL MORRIS 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MANU6005 Advanced Manufacturing Tech. GER KELLY 4 5
PHYS6009 Instrumentation & Measurement Donagh OMahony 2 5
STAT6010 Intro. to Probability & Stats AINE NI SHE 1 5
MECH6025 Material Science NIALL MORRIS 3 5
BIOM6009 Microbes & Control Principles Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOE6003 Thermofluids for Biomed Eng NIALL MORRIS 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOE7001 Biomaterials NIALL MORRIS 3 5
BIOE6004 Biomedical Devices-Respiratory NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7010 CAE & Mechanical Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH7016 Project Research & Design GER KELLY 3 5
MATH7020 Technological Mathematics 301 AINE NI SHE 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR7011 Biomedical Electronic Systems JOSEPH CONNELL 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOE7002 Biomechanics & Biofluids NIALL MORRIS 2 5
BIOE7003 Biomedical Devices – Clinical NIALL MORRIS 3 5
BIOE7004 Biomedical Manufacture NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MANU7003 Engineering Management NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7015 Project Realisation NIALL MORRIS 2 10