Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs & Quality

The Level 8 Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Quality is a programme which is designed to meet the growing needs of medical technology companies for skilled professionals in regulatory and quality assurance roles, with a strong focus on quality.

Graduates who have a level 7 qualification in a 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. International students, whose first language is not English, will be required to prove their English competency through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test, i.e., IELTS English language proficiency of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in each element of the test) or equivalent. International students, whose first language is not English, will also need to provide evidence of their oral communication skills at interview. In addition to demonstrating their English language competency, they will need to provide evidence of having relevant experience in research (laboratory and/or computational desk based research) at undergraduate level or post-graduation. 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.