National Certificate

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• Biomedical
• Engineering

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What is Biomedical Engineering?(Engineering in
Healthcare)

• Biomedical Design
• Clinical Engineering
• Biomedical Manufacturing
• Research and Development

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Ladder of Progression
Employment
Research (Levels 9 10)
B. Eng (Hons.)
B.Sc. AMT (Honours)
Year 4
Level 8
1 Year
Year 3
B.Eng. (Ordinary)
Level 8
Year 3
Year 2
Level 7
Year 2
Year 1
Year 1
Entry e.g. Leaving Certificate
Entry e.g. Leaving Certificate
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What do Students Study?

• Engineering Fundamentals
• Biomedical Engineering Design
• Biomedical Manufacturing
• Biomedical Devices (CUH)
• Work Placement (Level 8)
• Clinical Engineering Mgt. (Level 8)

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Biomedical Laboratories

• Biological Science Laboratories
• Gait and Motion Analysis
• 3D Scanner, Solid Modelling, Rapid Prototyping
• Biomaterials Laboratory
• Environmental chamber materials testing

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Surgical Life Support Equipment
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Prosthetic Joints
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Biomedical Engineering
Sports Physiotherapy
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Biomedical Engineering
Jobs
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Biomedical Innovation at CIT

• Student Project Commercialisation
• Sample Projects
• Infusion bubble extractor
• SMART fabrics
• Wheelchair Base Design
• Surgical Drain Tube Anchor
• Equine tendon support

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Thank You for your attention

• Any Questions!