This programme is designed to meet the demand for qualified graduates with a solid foundation in polymer and mechanical engineering, with a focus on polymer engineering technologies and processes. This course offers the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities and to be recruited by companies around the world. The polymer/medical devices sector in Ireland is thriving and is recognised as one of the fastest developing in the world. In excess of 250 companies are currently developing and manufacturing a diverse range of medical devices and diagnostic products. The sector employs a highly skilled workforce – over 45% of employees in the medical device sector are qualified to graduate or postgraduate level.

 

The student is required to complete a six-month placement from January to June in the third year of the programme. The placement carries 25 credits and most fulfil prescribed criteria, to which the employer will agree in advance. Placements may be done in Ireland or abroad. Placements are readily available across the medical devices, pharmaceutical and broader advanced manufacturing sectors. Companies include: Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Harmac, Trend, Bausch and Lomb.