Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Eng
Programme Code CR_EBIME_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/02/2019
Department MECHANICAL, BIOMEDICAL & MANUFACTURING 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 knowledge of areas of mathematics, science, ICT, design, business and engineering practice relevant to the biomedical engineering technician.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, ICT, design, business and engineering practice to the solution of well-defined biomedical engineering technology problems.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use basic techniques, skills and modern computer-based engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to assist in the design of a system, component or process to meet specified needs and to contribute to the assessment of the technical performance of the design.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to contribute to the solution of common engineering technology problems in biomedical engineering.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to supervise staff in well-defined work settings.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs within a structured learning environment and an awareness of the need for continued professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic contest 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 David Goulding 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 David Goulding 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
PHYS6009 Instrumentation & Measurement Donagh OMahony 2 5
MECH6014 Mechanical Workshop Practice NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MANU6012 Metrology & Quality Control NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201 David Goulding 5 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must choose between the two group electives
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MANU6005 Advanced Manufacturing Tech. GER KELLY 4 5
MECH6032 Electro-Pneu. & M/C maint. NIALL MORRIS 3 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
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
STAT6010 Intro. to Probability & Stats David Goulding 1 5
STAT7003 Technological Mathematics 302 David Goulding 3 5