Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs & Operations

The Level 8 Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations is designed to meet the growing demand within medical technology companies for skilled professionals in regulatory, quality assurance and operations roles.

Please note to be eligible to apply you need: Candidates should hold at least a Level 7 primary degree in a relevant subject area in science or engineering Applications from candidates who hold a Level 7 primary degree in a non-technical subject, and who have at least five years medical technology industry experience in quality and /or regulatory affairs will be considered. Candidate interviews may be used to assess candidates’ suitability for the programme. Students applying on the basis of formal qualifications and supplementary accredited prior learning (APL) for core pre-requisites will be required to submit full details and references to the Programme Board for consideration of educational equivalencies. Prior experiential learning will be assessed using guidelines recommended by the Academic Council of ATU Sligo and University of Galway. All applicants, whose first language is not English must present a qualification in the English language e.g. IELTS (no less than 6.5 in ANY component); TOEFL (no less than 88 in ANY component); and Pearson (no less than 61 in ANY component). NOTE: Language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to commencement of your programme at the University. For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning The University of Galway recognises that knowledge and skills can be acquired through a wide range of learning experiences. This aligns with the goals of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), which seek to recognise all learning achievements by supporting the development of alternative pathways to qualifications and facilitating the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Prior experience within the medical technology industry, particularly in regulatory affairs, will be considered a distinct advantage when assessing applications. Applications will be considered from candidates who hold a Level 7 relevant area of Science, Engineering or Technology are eligible to apply for this programme. Applications from candidates who hold a Level 7 primary degree in a non-technical subject, and who have at least five years medical technology industry experience in quality and /or regulatory affairs will be considered. Candidate interviews may be used to assess candidates’ suitability for the programme.