Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Technology

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Medical Technology is a combination of Engineering, Science and Technology that offers graduates two distinct career paths Clinical Engineering in a Hospital Setting OR Medical Device Industry/Medical Software Industry Employment in a variety of roles. This programme would interest anybody who has an interest in Biomedical Engineering, or in the Medical Applications of Science and Technology.After completion of this course, you can pursue a career in Clinical Engineering departments in public or private Hospitals, maintaining and managing critical medical equipment as part of a healthcare team. You can also gain employment in a technical, quality or design role in the Medical Device Industry or Medical Software Industry.Postgraduate options include Masters Programmes in the areas of Radiography, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics and Physiotherapy amongst others.You will study foundational subjects in first and second year including Design Principles in Medical Technology, Maths, Physics, Anatomy, Electronics and Computing, culminating in subjects such as Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Clinical Technology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, Rehabilitation Technology and Product Design, Cybersecurity in Healthcare. You will benefit from small class sizes, dedicated lecturers, and gain hands-on experience of state of the art medical technologies as they are used in hospital, healthcare and industry settings.The programme is accredited with Engineers Ireland meaning all graduates from our BSc Hons programme can apply for Associate Engineer status with Engineers Ireland after gaining some relevant experience. Membership of Engineers Ireland is a statement of professional competence and entitles you to add the letters AEng MIEI after your name. An Industrial Placement in Year 3 is an integral part of the programme.

Faculty of Sciences, Health and Technology