Entrepreneurship & MedTech - Galway

The Entrepreneurship and Medtech programme is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the intersection of entrepreneurship and medical technology. This programme aims to empower students with a robust entrepreneurial skill set, fostering innovation and strategic thinking. Graduates who complete this programme will be well-equipped to lead in the dynamic intersection of entrepreneurship and the medical technology sector.



Who should apply?

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

Modules:

Strategic Marketing and Communication

Principles of Finance and Accounting

Medical Technologies

Global Regulatory Strategies for Medical Technologies

Pre-clinical Evaluation and Assessment

Design Control and Risk Management

CEO Masterclass

Research Project

Managing Innovation

Leadership and Teams

Design of Experiments and Analysis

Research Methods

Commercialization Project

A H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in a cognate science discipline such as biochemistry, microbiology, biology, biomedical science/engineering or equivalent, is required. Applicants who do not hold the specified qualification, may apply through the ATU RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process for admission to the programme.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

2 years, full-time, blended delivery.



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.

Start Date: September 2026.

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.