Bio-Medical Engineering in Ireland

The Engineering sector in Ireland employs over 18,500 people directly and many global names in Engineering are well established here.

Ireland

Professional Experience

Bio-Medical Engineering

Scholarships up to €1000 available

Did you know that many global companies at the forefront of bioengineering are based in Ireland? Not surprisingly, the Emerald Isle scores highly as a destination for bioengineering placements.

The sector has continued to reveal massive expansion over recent years. In fact, Ireland’s list of BioTech and pharma companies reads like a roll call. Industry giants such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Biogen, can all be found on Irish soil.

Why Bio-Medical Engineering in Ireland?

There is a drive in Ireland to encourage young people in primary and secondary education to choose STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as there is a serious need for quality STEM graduates, in particular engineers.

Many of the key global players in engineering have long established bases in Ireland but there is a healthy cohort of smaller indigenous firms all over the country. You will be working with and learning from very high-calibre employers who need and value your input in areas surrounding medical device research, we have the placement for you.

Bioengineers apply the principles of human biology and groundbreaking advances in technology to design NextGen solutions. Their innovative projects are used to save lives, advance healthcare treatments, and improve living standards while promoting sustainability. From diagnostic equipment and renewable energy to biomedical or ecological engineering, this booming sector offers a stack of career and research opportunities.

As an intern in Dublin or Galway, you are perfectly placed to develop your knowledge and gain real-life industry experience. Both these cities lay claim to universities at the coalface of bioengineering education and research while being renowned centres of commerce.

Home to the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Dublin is a hotspot for international study and dubbed as one of the most student-friendly cities on the planet. While, Galway is known for its beauty, rich ancestry, and traditional Irish realness.

At A Glance

Bio-Medical Engineering in Ireland

Start Date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Duration

8, 10 or 12 Weeks

Apply By

12 weeks prior to start date

Fees

8-weeks: €7250

10-weeks: €8595

12-weeks: €9950

What's included?

Airfare, materials for placement, visas and associated costs, mandatory health insurance, meals and spending money aren’t included.

*Student residences are an extra fee and subject to availability. If residences aren’t available, homestays are the alternative option.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Commitment fee

€500 Non refundable

Scholarship

up to €1000

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Where will your placement take you?

Our industry partners are all experts in the field of bioengineering. We proudly work alongside companies in the BioTech, BioPharma, and BioMed sectors which are at the cutting edge of groundbreaking design and technology, and healthcare innovation.

Wherever your career map might take you, we go the extra mile to devise a placement that matches your goals and interests.

What's Included:

Unpaid placement*
Accommodation (homestay)**
Application, résumé, cover letter and interview guidance
Excursions and social activities
Robust virtual orientation prior to starting the placement
Online learning portal
Cultural highlights and virtual events throughout the programme
24/7 in-country support
€150 stipend towards a professional development course of your choosing
Certificate of completion
Alumni network
Optional airport transfer (extra fee)
Optional academic credit through our School of Record or your home university (extra fee)

Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included.

*Placements are for academic credit and are unpaid often to visa requirements.

**From time to time homestays may be unavailable due to housing crisis in Ireland. Additional fees could apply for alternative housing.

Eligibility

Complete Learn International application
Must be enrolled in an university and receiving academic credit for this placement.
2.8 GPA or higher
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work within different time zones' business hours and be punctual
Personal laptop/computer with functional webcam, speakers and microphone (webchat headset preferred)

Where Will I Live?

We match students with a local family near their placement that’ll create a home-away-from-home for them. Living with a family immerses students in Irish life, culture, and customs. Not to mention the cooking! Have a look here to learn more about the Irish homestay experience.

From time to time, homestays may be unavailable. Alternative accommodation may be supplied and may require an additional fee.

Costs

We’re a small organisation, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.

8-week programme fee: €7250
10-week programme fee: €8595
12-week programme fee: €9950

There’s an application fee of €95 and a participant commitment fee of €500 that are both non-refundable. Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money are not included.

Professional Development Course

Learn International is dedicated to the commitment of lifelong learning. As such, your programme will include up to a €150 stipend towards enrolment onto a professional development course of your choosing to enroll in and complete while you’re on your internship.

For students who decide not to avail of this opportunity, there will be no additional discount or cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply. Ask your Learn International Coordinator for more information.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to €1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is based on when you’re available.

Applications must be received at least 12 weeks before your intended start date.

Arrival Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with arrival dates available on most Sundays throughout the year. Please speak with a Learn International Coordinator to confirm whether your intended arrival date is possible.