Biomedical Device Materials

Key programme benefits to future students

How to identify areas of opportunity by uncovering health care needs



Opportunities for further education



Access to world class research infrastructure and training

Biomedical Device Materials

Autumn Modules

• Structure of Materials

• Advanced Analysis of Materials 1

• Advanced Materials Processing

• Management Systems Standards

• Polymers for Biomedical Devices



Spring Modules

• Advanced Analysis of Materials 2

• Research Challenges in Materials Science

• Materials Project 1



Elective Modules (choose one)

Biomaterials 2 | Biomaterials Science: Polymer Therapeutics | Engineering Alloys | Plasticity of Conventional and 3D Printed Metals



Summer Modules

• Materials Project 2

Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a physical science or engineering subject(s) or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

There are in excess of 250 medical technology companies in Ireland, exporting €7.9bn worth of product annually, making Ireland the second largest exporter of med tech devices in Europe and employing 25,000 people. Future forecasts by the IDA for the industry have identified the need for Materials related expertise in regenerative medicine and bioprocessing, The Irish Medical Devices Association states that “The medical technology industry in Ireland is changing from being predominantly manufacturing to being more complex and driven by R&D” and this new M. Sc. programme is designed to empower individuals to create, and participate in, such change.