| Duration | Full-time over 1 year |
|---|---|
| Teaching Mode | Full-time |
| Qualifications | MSc |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Friday, 28 March 2025 |
| Non-EU Closing Date | Friday, 28 March 2025 |
| Start Date | 15 September 2025 |
Course Outline
The MSc in Medical Device Development has been co-developed between the Engineering faculty at MTU and the School of Medicine at UCC, along with a number of MedTech industry partners, as part of the iEd Hub suite of industry-facing programmes.
It is aimed at those interested in developing human-centric biomedical devices, products, services, and experiences. The course is designed to provide a new and unique skills profile, combining engineering and medicine with embedded transversal skills. This will strengthen an engineer’s ability to understand the clinical applications of medical devices and facilitate the healthcare professional to directly input into the design/development phase of MedTech products.
The blended delivery ensures a mixture of in-person and online classes to provide flexibility.
There are 8 taught modules, 50% will be delivered in MTU and 50% in UCC, along with a project.
This will be a design and development project, reflective of industry practices, as an alternative to a final thesis.
MTU Modules
- AN6054 Design Innovation
- AN6055 Biomaterials for Medical Devices
- AN6057 Integrated Product & Process Development
- AN6056 Mechanics for Medical Devices
UCC Modules
- AN6050 Principles of Human Anatomy
- AN6052 Anatomy of Cardiovascular & Neurovascular Systems
- AN6051 Human Biomechanics
- AN6053 Anatomy of Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Systems
Joint Module
Why Choose This Course
Skills and Careers Information
Sample Industry Roles
- Engineering and Science roles in MedTech & HealthTech
- R&D Roles in MedTech/HealthTech
- Process Development Roles in MedTech/HealthTech
- Product Development Roles in MedTech/HealthTech
- Innovation Roles in MedTech/HealthTech
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of a Second-Class Grade 1 (2.1) Honours Degree (NFQ level 8) in engineering, science, medicine or allied healthcare degree (or cognate discipline).
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.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no section below 6.0). English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of the programme.
Fees and Costs
€13,500 (EU) / €20,000 (non-EU)
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
How To Apply
This is a joint programme with MTU and applications are made via the MTU applications portal. Please click on this link to apply.
The closing date for non-EU applications is Friday, 28 March 2025