If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Medical Device Development and Manufacturing Tour in Ireland
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Ireland
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| Course # |
SA 10517 or
SA 59000
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2025 |
03/15/25 to 03/23/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Ireland is a global MedTech hub, home to 18 of the world's top 25 medical device manufacturers and the second-largest country for exporting medical devices in Europe. Further, Ireland is also a key international partner for Purdue and many of the prominent MedTech companies in Ireland are based in Indiana and strong partners of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. This spring break course will provide international exposure to medical device design, manufacturing processes, business practices, and culture.
**Maximum 500 word essay required. Please state why you want to participate in this program. Upload on your My Study Abroad page.
**Please note that you must be able to leave campus on the group shuttle to O'Hare at 3:00PM on Friday, March 14.
Planned itinerary: (subject to change due to availability)
March 14 - 3:00PM shuttle to O'Hare airport for 7:40pm flight to Dublin (group flight included)
March 15 - Arrive Dublin Airport - Dublin city tour, free time, welcome dinner
March 16 - Visit Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Distillery (Northern Ireland); return to Dublin in evening
March 17 - Enjoy St. Patrick's Day festivities and parade in Dublin, depart in late afternoon/evening for Galway
March 18 - Fort Wayne Metals in Castlebar; overnight in Galway
March 19 - Company visit in Galway (e.g., Boston Scientific or Merit Medical), Cliffs of Moher, overnight in Limerick
March 20 - Cook Medical, Blarney Castle, overnight in Cork
March 21 - Abbott, local area tour, overnight in Kilkenny
March 22 - Tour in morning or Free day, overnight Kilkenny
March 23 - Leave for airport mid-morning, return flight to Chicago in afternoon, arrive evening, Group transfer back to Purdue Memorial Union with late night arrival
Academic Credit
Earn 3 credits for BME 49500 (or 59500 with instructor approval) Students in Engineering schools must check with their academic advisors to see how this can be used in their plans of study.
Eligibility
All engineering majors and other majors with a relevant connection to the design, development, and use of medical devices are eligible.
**500 word essay required. Please state why you want to participate in this program. Upload on your My Study Abroad page.
Open to all undergraduates. Graduate students will also be considered and could earn BME 59500 credit.
Depending on the number of aplications received, preference may be given to Biomedical Engineering and upper level students.
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated cost is $4,980: This includes round trip group flight, housing, Breakfast daily, a few lunches, Welcome and Farewell dinners, all ground transportation, all activities and excursions on the itinerary with entrance fees, Academic credit, and international health insurance.
Additional Costs: passport, some meals, personal excursions, and personal spending money.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Up to 20 spots are available.
**Maximum 500 word essay required. Please state why you want to participate in this program. Upload on your My Study Abroad page.
When applying, please include one sentence indicating why you would like to join this program.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
