Overview
Instrument engineering is the multidisciplinary specialisation centred on the principles of operation and applications of the diverse instrumentation used to measure, control and automate processes and systems throughout industry and society. Within process industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, beverages and water, instrument engineering contributes significantly to quality, safety, productivity, and efficiency.
This multidisciplinary course provides a comprehensive foundation of physical science, mathematics, electronics, measurement technology and information technology on which a range of specialist instrument engineering modules are developed. There is a continual emphasis throughout the course on the design standards and best practice relevant to instrument engineering.
During the work placement in year 3, students will gain direct experience in the practice of instrument engineering within an industry, organisation or research group in Ireland or abroad. In year 4 there is a major project where students will be able to design, develop and implement measurement and control systems. Students will also manage, evaluate and critically analyse complex instrumentation and process control installations.