Postgraduate Diploma in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design. 8 modules covering ISO 15197 (blood glucose monitoring systems), Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) and COMSOL Multiphysics. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the principles of bio-recognition and transduction.
Design amperometric and potentiometric electrochemical biosensors.
Compare optical and physical transduction strategies for wearables.
Select flexible materials and manufacturing processes.
Design low-noise, low-power readout electronics.
Process signals to compensate for drift, temperature and artefacts.
Plan the analytical validation and regulatory pathway of the prototype.
Who it's for
- Biosensor engineer looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Applied electrochemistry researcher looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Biomedical hardware engineer looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Wearable device R&D engineer looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Analytical validation specialist looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Biomedical prototyping engineer looking to specialise in Wearable Biosensor Prototype Design.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter health technology.
What you'll work with
- ISO 15197 (blood glucose monitoring systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR)
- ISO 10993-1 (biological evaluation)
- ISO 14971 (risk management)
- IEC 60601-1 (safety of medical electrical equipment)
- CLSI EP05-A3 (evaluation of precision)
- ISO 13485 (quality management systems)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Elements of a biosensor: receptor, transducer and readout1.2Biofluids: sweat, interstitial fluid, saliva and tears1.3Biomarkers of interest in wearables1.4Sensitivity, selectivity and limit of detection1.5Drift, hysteresis and stability1.6Correlation between sweat and blood1.7Physiological limitations of measurement1.8State of the portable biosensor market1.9Review of the scientific literature1.10Workshop: analysis of a paper on a sweat sensor
2.1Potentiometry and ion-selective electrodes2.2Amperometry and enzymatic sensors2.3Cyclic and square-wave voltammetry2.4Impedance spectroscopy2.5Solid-state reference electrode2.6Redox mediators and sensor generations2.7Miniaturised potentiostats2.8Calibration and compensation for pH and temperature2.9Electrochemical interferences2.10Laboratory: calibration of a glucose sensor
3.1Photoplethysmography and SpO23.2Colorimetry in microfluidics3.3Fluorescence and optical sensors3.4Skin temperature sensors3.5Body bioimpedance3.6Strain and pressure sensors3.7Multisensor fusion3.8Motion artefacts3.9Comparison of modalities3.10Practice: designing a PPG channel
4.1Flexible substrates: PET, PI and PDMS4.2Screen printing of electrodes4.3Inkjet printing and functional inks4.4Nanomaterials: graphene and nanotubes4.5Enzyme immobilisation4.6Paper and polymer microfluidics4.7Medical-grade skin adhesives4.8Encapsulation and shelf life4.9Scaling from laboratory to production4.10Workshop: manufacturing workflow for a screen-printed patch
5.1Transimpedance amplifiers5.2Integrated analogue front-ends5.3ADC conversion and resolution5.4Consumption and power supply5.5BLE and NFC communication5.6Flexible PCB design5.7Shielding and noise5.8Acquisition firmware5.9On-device signal processing5.10Laboratory: assembling a potentiostat front-end
6.1Filtering and drift removal6.2Signal quality detection6.3Personalised calibration6.4Concentration regression models6.5Machine learning in biosensing6.6Cross-validation and overfitting6.7Visualisation for users and clinicians6.8Data security and privacy6.9Cloud management6.10Practice: calibration model using real data
7.1In vitro tests against a reference7.2Pilot studies in volunteers7.3Bland-Altman analysis and Clarke grid7.4Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and classification7.5Biocompatibility under ISO 109937.6Usability under IEC 62366-17.7Software as a medical device7.8Risk management under ISO 149717.9Difference between wellness and medical use7.10Case study: regulatory strategy for a lactate patch
8.1Selection of the biomarker and use case8.2Transducer design8.3Electronics design8.4Manufacturing plan8.5Calibration algorithm8.6Validation plan8.7Regulatory analysis8.8Results and improvements8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python (SciPy), KiCad, PSTrace (PalmSens), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real electrochemical characterisation procedures with a potentiostat, a screen-printed electrode fabrication laboratory, and validation against a reference analyser. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the principles of bio-recognition and transduction.
Design amperometric and potentiometric electrochemical biosensors.
Compare optical and physical transduction strategies for wearables.
Select flexible materials and manufacturing processes.
Design low-noise, low-power readout electronics.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python (SciPy), KiCad, PSTrace (PalmSens). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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