Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Biomedical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Munster Technological University

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering degree at MTU brings together engineering, science and medicine to help you design and improve the technologies that support modern healthcare. It’s perfect for students who enjoy problem-solving and want to work on medical devices, biomechanics, imaging systems and life-saving technologies.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You begin with a strong engineering foundation, studying subjects such as Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Computer-Aided Design. Alongside this, you’re introduced to how engineering connects to the human body, preparing you for the biomedical focus that follows.

Year 2
In second year, you move into the core of biomedical engineering with modules like Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Biomaterials and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You learn how the body moves, how medical materials are selected, and how electronic systems are used in healthcare devices.

Year 3
This year focuses on applying engineering principles to real medical challenges. You study Medical Instrumentation, Signals and Systems and Engineering Design, and you normally complete a work placement, giving you valuable experience in hospitals, medical device companies or engineering organisations.

Year 4
In your final year, you specialise further through advanced subjects such as Medical Imaging, Rehabilitation Engineering and a Final-Year Project. This project allows you to design, analyse or improve a biomedical system, building the kind of experience employers and postgraduate programmes look for.

Focus areas

Medical devices, biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging, rehabilitation technology, clinical engineering, healthcare systems.

Learning outcomes

The ability to design and evaluate medical technologies, apply engineering principles to biological systems, analyse data, and work safely and professionally in healthcare and medical technology environments.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

This is a Level 8 Honours engineering degree accredited by Engineers Ireland, supporting progression toward professional engineer status in Ireland and internationally.

Reputation (employability & recognition)

MTU engineering graduates are highly regarded by employers in Ireland’s strong MedTech and healthcare technology sectors, which continue to grow and recruit skilled biomedical engineers.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At MTU, Biomedical Engineering is designed around learning through practice, so you don’t just study how medical technology works — you build, test and improve it. From your first year, you’ll work in specialist engineering and biomedical laboratories, using professional equipment and software to solve real healthcare and engineering problems. As you progress, your lab work becomes more advanced and more closely linked to industry, culminating in a major project and work placement that mirror real engineering roles.

That hands-on experience includes:

Biomedical and engineering laboratories
You’ll work in labs for electronics, materials testing, biomechanics and medical instrumentation, learning how sensors, circuits and mechanical systems are used in healthcare devices.
Anatomy and biomechanics facilities
Through modules like Anatomy and Physiology and Biomechanics, you study how the human body moves and responds to forces, and how engineering designs must fit biological systems.
Medical device and instrumentation training
In subjects such as Medical Instrumentation and Signals and Systems, you use real diagnostic and monitoring equipment, helping you understand how data is collected from the human body.
Design studios and CAD software
You use computer-aided design tools to model and develop medical devices, prosthetics and healthcare systems before they are built and tested.
Industry placement
A key part of the degree is a professional work placement, where you gain experience in a medical device company, hospital, or engineering firm — often leading to job offers after graduation.
Final-year engineering project
In your final year, you complete a major project focused on a real biomedical engineering problem, such as improving a device, analysing patient data, or developing a new healthcare technology.
Team-based project work
Many labs and design projects involve working in small teams, helping you build communication, leadership and problem-solving skills that employers value.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BEng (Honours) Biomedical Engineering at MTU move into careers where engineering directly improves patient care and medical innovation. With your mix of engineering, biomechanics and medical-device training, you’ll be ready for roles such as Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Design Engineer, Clinical Engineer, or Rehabilitation Technology Specialist in hospitals, research centres and global MedTech companies.

That means this degree opens doors to one of Ireland’s strongest and fastest-growing industries:

Strong industry demand
Ireland is a major international hub for medical device and healthcare technology companies, and biomedical engineers are constantly in demand across design, testing, manufacturing and quality roles.
Industry-ready technical skills
You graduate with hands-on experience in medical instrumentation, biomaterials, biomechanics, CAD design and data analysis — exactly what employers in MedTech and healthcare expect.
Wide range of career paths
Graduates work in medical device companies, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, regulatory and quality teams, research labs and healthcare technology start-ups.
Professional recognition
Because the degree is accredited by Engineers Ireland, you can work toward professional engineering status, giving your qualification long-term international value.
Global career mobility
Biomedical engineering skills are needed worldwide, allowing you to work in Europe, North America, Asia or continue into international postgraduate study.

Further Academic Progression

After completing this degree, you can progress into postgraduate study in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Design, Medical Imaging, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Engineering or Healthcare Technology. Many graduates also go on to Master’s and PhD research, leading to careers in advanced medical innovation, R&D, and university teaching.