Postgraduate Certificate in Computing in Medical Device Software Engineering
Three great reasons to consider this course
- Study from anywhere, this course is delivered 100% online
- Demand for graduates is at an all-time high with 9 of the world’s top 10 medical technology companies based in Ireland
- Students who complete this course can transfer to the MSc in Medical Device Software Engineering
Course Summary
Graduates of the programme will have an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, with highly developed research capability, innovation and management skills to enable their professional development within the IT industry, in particular within the healthcare software industry.
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, with highly developed research capability, innovation and management skills to enable their professional development in both the IT industry but in particular within the healthcare software industry.
With 9 of the world’s top 10 medical technology companies based in Ireland, demand for graduates is at an all-time high. The medical technology sector in Ireland is recognised as one of the five global emerging hubs which currently employs over 40,000 people.
- Developing regulatory compliant medical device software;
- Developing a quality management system for medical device software development;
- Developing medical device software using best practice lifecycle models, software design patterns and making use of refactoring techniques;
- Medical device security and privacy;
- Embedded medical device software development;
- Usability and Human-Factors for medical device software development.
Semester 1
- Human Computer Interaction
- Healthcare Software
- Software Design and Validation for Healthcare Software
- Research Methods, and Innovation
Part-time Delivery
Total duration of 6 Months — classes will be delivered online 2 evenings per week between 6 pm and 9 pm.
Full-time Delivery
Total duration of 3 Months — classes will be delivered online 4 days per week between 12 pm and 3pm.
Please note: this is an indicative timetable only
Graduates who complete this Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Device Software Engineering can transfer to the MSc in Medical Device Software Engineering at DkIT.
Examples of some of the career opportunities for graduates in this field:
- Medical Device Software Engineer
- Regulatory Quality Assurance Lead
- Product Owner/ Product Manager on a Medical Device Software Product
- Medical Device Software Researcher
- Medical Device software cybersecurity engineer
Please find information on fees and funding here https://www.dkit.ie/study/student-fees-grants-scholarships/fees.html#postgrad
- A minimum Second-Class Honours (2.2) in Computing from a recognised third level institution, or equivalent qualification in a cognate discipline, or
- A minimum Second-Class Honours (2.2) Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (or equivalent) NFQ Level 8 award.
International Applicants
International applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme in addition to providing evidence of proficiency in English. The English requirements are as follows:
- Grade B2 equivalent on CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) OR have achieved IELTS 6.5 (or internationally recognised equivalent). Where an applicant demonstrates evidence of having attained his/her bachelor’s degree through instruction in the English language, a grade of 6.0 may be accepted for admission to a STEM programme.
This online course would be ideal for anyone wishing to enter the healthcare software industry.
Dr. Martin McHugh (Head of Department of Visual and Human-Centred Computing)
Email: Martin.McHugh@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_IVSDS_9 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Study Mode | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 3 - 6 months |
| Starting Date | January 2024 |
| School | School of Informatics & Creative Arts |
| Department | Visual and Human-Centred Computing |
| Credits | 30 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | Online |
