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Course Overview

The Medical Technology sector is at the crossroads of science, engineering, and technology.

This programme will allow the student to combine a broad knowledge of science, medical, electrical/electronic principles with the specific knowledge required for the applications of Medical Technology in a variety of healthcare and industry-related settings.
Students will also be given the opportunity to obtain a parallel award in Basic Life Support.

As a graduate of this program, your skillset will include the ability to install, operate, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain and manage critical medical equipment as part of a healthcare team. Opportunities also exist in Hospital administration and management. Graduates are also well placed to find employment in the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry in the areas of Manufacturing, Servicing, Sales and Marketing, Medical Software Applications, Customer Service, Validation and Testing.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Progression Opportunities (Level 7)
1. A Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a cognate field, OR
2. An equivalent qualification to a Higher Certificate (Level 6) with appropriate prerequisite subjects.
 
Progression Opportunities (Level 8)
1. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in a cognate field with an overall average performance of at least *40%. [*Except in the case of students who are progressing from the B.Sc. in Applied Biology (Level 7) or a cognate Level 7 programme, an overall average of 50% is required for application to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Bioanalysis & Biotechnology.] OR
2. An equivalent qualification to an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
appropriate prerequisite subjects, OR
3. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with one
year’s suitable and relevant work experience.

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Given the technical nature of this programme, it is desirable that the student have a minimum of grade O3 or H6 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

Fees

The Academic year fee is €3000. 

EU Tuition Fees:
Higher Certificate (Level 6): €250
Ordinary Degree (Level 7): €250
Honors Degree (Level 8): €819
Engineering (Hons Degree) (Level 8): €1450


This information was accurate on : 01/02/2021
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