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5. Anatomy for Medical Device Development

Course Fact File

Code	PCAMDD
Duration	6 Months
Teaching Mode	Part-Time
Qualifications	PG Cert
NFQ Level	Level 9
Closing Date	Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Non-EU Closing Date	Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.
Start Date	30th September 2025

Course Outline

The Postgraduate Certificate in Anatomy for Medical Device Development focuses on the anatomical aspects related to the broad discipline of bio-medical device design in relation to the development of human-centric devices, products, services, and experiences.

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Anatomy for Medical Device Development, you will have mastered fluency in several technical areas including anatomy of the human musculoskeletal, neurovascular and cardiovascular systems; anatomy for human biomechanics and design of biomedical devices; and design for orthopaedic, cardiovascular and neurovascular disorders.

In addition, this postgraduate course will embed evidence-based and practical aspects related to both device design and related diseases as well as a flexible and modern pedagogical approach to teaching.

On this course you will complete 30 credits of taught modules over two 10-12-week-long semesters.

Modules

• AN6050 Principles of Human Anatomy (5 credits)
• AN6051 Human Biomechanics (5 credits)
• AN6052 Anatomy for Biomedical Devices - Cardiovascular & Neurovascular Systems (10 credits)
• AN6053 Anatomy for Biomedical Devices - Orthopaedics and the Musculoskeletal Systems (10 credits)

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Employ appropriate anatomical and clinical terminology in clinical interaction and medical device design.
2. Explain the interrelation between the structural features of organs and their functional roles and outline how they change in association with aging and pathophysiology.
3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of design considerations, potential challenges, and practical implications related to medical devices in the context of clinical and anatomical needs.
4. Appraise and justify anatomical design decisions taken in common MedTech R&D problem-solving scenarios and propose solutions.
5. Summarise learning by reflecting on the capacity to work in a team, take personal responsibility, identify knowledge gaps, and outline opportunities for continued professional development. 

 

Course Practicalities

Modules for this course will be delivered online over two 10-12-week-long semesters. This will comprise of approximately 6 hours of online coursework to be completed in your own time throughout the week. Online work will be complemented with one hour per week of live online discussion and two to four on-campus workshop days per semester.

Assessment will be continuous throughout the semester and will be performed through a mix of online quizzes, in-class tests, written assignments (e.g., written design problem-solving scenario), discussion boards (formative for self-reflection exercises and peer learning), and case study reports.

Why Choose This Course

Ireland plays a key role in the global medtech market with 14 of the top 15 medtech companies having a presence here. Over 40,000 skilled individuals work across more than 450 companies within this sector, making Ireland the largest employer of medtech professionals in Europe. The Postgraduate Certificate in Anatomy for Medical Device Development will specifically prepare new graduates for careers in the Irish medtech industry, as well as upskill existing professionals.  

A deep understanding of the structure and function of the human body, specifically orthopaedic and cardiovascular systems, is crucial in the research and development of new MedTech devices that can be applied clinically. Uniquely, our students will have access to the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience state-of-the-art FLAME laboratory where they will receive hands-on practical experience, as well as innovative teaching labs in the iEd hub including 3D printing facilities, a podcasting suite, and a VR suite. 

The careful selection of industry-relevant taught modules will ensure that our Anatomy for Medical Device Development graduates are highly employable in medtech research and development roles at home and abroad. Many transferable skills are also fostered through different learning approaches, including critical thinking, problem-solving, report writing, oral presentations, independent research, and time management.

Skills and Careers Information

This Postgraduate Certificate course is designed and delivered by the iEd Hub, a UCC/MTU-industry education collaboration to produce a new generation of ‘T-professional’ graduates for the Health Tech industry sector. Multinational Medical Device companies with a local presence have been actively involved in the design of the course to provide skills increasingly in demand.

We aim to develop new and convert existing graduates, in the broad discipline of bio-medical device design, for the development of human-centric devices, products, services, and experiences. Cardiology and Orthopaedics are specifically chosen as disease areas to match local industry product demands.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Second-Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any of the following relevant subject areas: chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or science, material science, physics, healthcare science, engineering, physiotherapy, medicine, allied healthcare degrees or cognitive science.

Eligible applicants may be invited for an interview. Selection from among eligible applicants will be made according to the following criteria:

• Performance in their primary degree
• Personal statement
• Interview (As required)

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience in a suitable field. To demonstrate relevant professional experience, applicants will be assessed on the following criteria and an interview will be required.

• Academic achievement
• Relevant industry experience
• Personal statement
• Reference

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How To Apply

Additional Requirements 

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following:

• Details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.
• In addition to declared qualifications, you will be asked to outline any additional academic courses, self-learning, and professional training relevant to this programme.
• You will be asked to describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.

The closing date for non-EU applications is Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

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