Entrepreneurship & MedTech - Galway
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ATU - Galway Campuses

Entrepreneurship & MedTech - Galway

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Medtech is a 90-credit, 2-year full-time programme delivered across four academic semesters. The course has been designed with significant input from industry experts to meet the demands of the medtech sector.



The course offers a wide range of modules covering topics related to Strategic Marketing and Communication, Principles of Finance and Accounting, Managing Innovation, Leadership and Teams, Global Regulatory Strategies for Medical Technologies, Medical Technologies, Pre-clinical Evaluation and Assessment, Design Control and Risk Management, CEO Masterclass, and Research Project.



The program aims to equip learners with interdisciplinary, cutting-edge skills and knowledge essential for the Medtech sector. The research project component of the program provides learners with hands-on experience, while the CEO Masterclass module enhances their understanding of bringing technologies to market.



Who Should Apply?

The MSc in Entrepreneurship and Medtech is an ideal program for aspiring entrepreneurs, business professionals, and innovators who are passionate about the intersection of business and medical technology. The program is designed for individuals who want to take on leadership roles, such as healthcare entrepreneurs, innovation managers, and business strategists in the MedTech industry.

Subjects taught

Year 1



Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective



1 CEO Masterclass 05 Mandatory

1 Managing Innovation 05 Mandatory

1 Medical Technologies 05 Mandatory

1 Leadership and Teams 05 Mandatory

1 Global Regulatory Strategies for Medical Technologies 05 Mandatory

1 Research Project 10 Mandatory

2 Design Control and Risk Management 05 Mandatory

2 Strategic Marketing and Communications 05 Mandatory

2 Principles of Finance and Accounting 05 Mandatory

2 Pre-Clinical Evaluation and Assessment 10 Mandatory



Year 2



Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective



1 Design and Analysis of Experiments 05 Mandatory

1 Research Methods 05 Mandatory

Year Comercialisation Project 20 Mandatory

Entry requirements

A H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in any cognate discipline or equivalent in science, technology or engineering, is the minimum entry requirement for this programme

Application dates

Application Closing Date 15th August 2025

Duration

2 years, full-time, blended.



Study Hours

This course is offered mostly online with 6-10 lecture hours per week and 1-3 self-guided study hours.



On-Campus Attendance

The course requires a few on-campus activities for the Principles of Finance and Accounting and Strategic Marketing and Communication modules.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Enrolment dates

Start Date September 2025

Post Course Info

Careers

Learners can potentially find jobs in both the medtech and business sectors, with potential fields and departments including regulatory affairs, product design and development, quality assurance and compliance, business and commercialization strategies, quality management systems, product management systems, and validation and verification.



Potential job titles include Principal Scientist/Engineer and Project Manager/Team Lead.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MSc

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Blended,Full time

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