Key Enabling Technologies

The Key Enabling Technologies program at University of Galway is an ideal opportunity for launching a career in research for industry or academia; it is informed by the goals of three key Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres, CÚRAM Centre for Medical Devices, I-FORM Centre in Advanced Manufacturing and the IPIC Centre in Photonics Technologies.  

Key Enabling Technologies are recognised by the European Union to be the building blocks for future product and process technologies. Europe’s future competitiveness depends on how its labour force will apply and master the fusion of two or more key enabling technologies on advanced manufacturing test-beds. This interdisciplinary program prepares technologists for this societal challenge.

The six key enabling technologies are:

• Photonics
• Advanced Materials
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Nanotechnology
• Micro- / Nano- electronics

The Key Enabling Technologies MSc program at University of Galway provides students with structured training inScalable InnovationandLaser-enabled bioprinting. This training is underpinned by advanced courses inOptical Design,Advanced Materials, andTissue Engineering. The program is particularly focused on digital additive and subtractive processes—targeting personalised medical devices and sensors—pivotal for addressing future key healthcare challenges. Students will gain hands on experience on state of the art manufacturing research platforms enabling them to demonstrate their research potential.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this program find employment in advanced manufacturing industries or continue on to pursue PhD studies centred on realising the next generation of biomedical devices. The program is strategically positioned to produce graduates capable of realising a new generation of medical and electronic devices based on biomaterials activated by electrical, optical, and thermal stimulation. Hands-on and taught modules will provide expertise in printed electronics and biomaterials giving students access to many opportunities in the development of future medical and pharmaceutical devices, and in tissue engineering.

Courses include:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Photonics
• Nanotechnologies
• Advanced Materials
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Nano-/Micro Electronics