International Medical Technologies, Innovation & Development - Galway

Course code: GA_SIMTG_V09
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: 18 months, full-time, blended. Recommended Study Hours per week Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live online and will also be recorded. On-Campus Attendance Requirement Semester 2 & 3: The Research Project in Medical Technologies will be undertaken at ATU Galway. The Pre-clinical and Evaluation and Assessment module requires on-site attendance for 3 on-site practical’s in ATU Galway. Semester 3: Students will be required to attend 3 network evening events with key opinion leaders delivered on the CEO Masterclass module. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Attendance: Full time
CAO points: —

Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

Galway

NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The MSc in International Medical Technologies, Innovation and Development programme develops the necessary skills required to strategically support the innovation journey of medical technologies for access into target international markets.

Learners will not alone develop critical research skills to support the convergence in medical technologies but will also understand regulatory requirements and advanced testing methods to meet the business strategy and plans for market for new technologies.

Through a series of workshops and networking events, the CEO Masterclass will deepen learners understanding of the business theories and strategies associated to support the innovation journey of a medical technology. On completion of the CEO Masterclass module, students will be expected to present a viable business case for the development of a new medical technology.

Co-delivered by both industry and academic experts, the Masters programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach. The programme design team have placed a strong emphasis on work-based learning and the year-long research project will be carried out in a company or within an applied research centre in ATU.