Undergraduate

Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering is an exciting field of Engineering. Studies are both challenging and regarding focusing on solutions to problems such as designing artificial limbs, organs, walking/hearing aids or implants often requiring the combined expertise of engineers, clinical practitioners and designers.

Undergraduate education in Bioengineering at Trinity College takes place through elected courses and projects. The 5-year Engineering degree course leading to an MAI is the main course in Trinity College for studying Bioengineering. Years 1 and 2 focus on fundamental engineering principles necessary for undertaking bioengineering study and Years 3 to 5 focus on bioengineering.

The students on graduating from the MAI with a focus on bioengineering are highly employable. They are perfectly prepared for a career in the medical device sector or for further study leading to a PhD. The medical device and diagnostic industry is a major growth sector in Ireland but also internationally. Irish exports are 7.2billion euro annually and employment in the sector is approximately 24,000. The Irish government has identified the medical technology sector as a key driver of industrial growth, as the industry changes from prominently manufacturing to R&D.