International Medical Technologies, Innovation & Development - Galway

This programme develops the necessary skills required to strategically support the innovation journey of medical technologies for access into target international markets. Learners will not only 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 the market for new technologies.



Who should apply?

This programme has been designed for people in fulltime employment in the MedTech/Life Sciences sector seeking to progress their careers.

Modules:

Design Control and Risk Management

Medical Technologies

Design and Analysis of Experiments

Global Regulatory Strategies for Medical Technologies

Pre-clinical Evaluation and Assessment

CEO Masterclass

Research Project in Medical Technologies

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.

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.

1.5 years, full-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live online and will also be recorded.



On-Campus Attendance

Semester 1: Evening on-site practical every four weeks.



Semester 2: Four one-day workshops held every four weeks. Two on-site device evaluation practicals in ATU Galway City’s Medical Imaging suite. Four network evening events with key opinion leaders.

Start Date: September 2026.