The MSc in Medical Electronics & Digital Health is an intensive one-year programme that equips students with the electronic and computer engineering skills driving modern connected medical devices. It combines a range of taught modules (60 ECTS) with an advanced individual project (30 ECTS). From advanced circuit design, software development and machine learning to bio-signal analysis, circuit design, and regulatory awareness, the programme prepares graduates to innovate confidently in a rapidly evolving medical-technology landscape. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Minimum Entry Requirements: - Application to the programme is open to individuals who have Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1) or equivalent in an NFQ Level 8 BE, BSc or equivalent degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, from a recognised university or third-level college. Applications from those holding a primary degree in a related discipline (e.g. biomedical engineering with substantial electrical engineering content) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance, post-graduate industrial experience, and the availability of places.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Official qualifications and third level exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload an interim transcript (of results to date) and upload final transcripts on receipt.
English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
Personal statement: all applicants must enclose/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
Passport or birth certificate:—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted/uploaded.
References: For School of Engineering/School of Computer Science programmes only—unless specifically stated otherwise (in the table below) non-University of Galway applicants only must provide two written references. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).
Additional required documents for Medical Electronics and Digital Health (MSc): - Non-University of Galway applicants must provide details of the most recent project you have completed as part of their bachelor’s degree - download and complete the Additional Documentation Form.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.