Medical Device Technology & Business

Course Overview

This MSc is a unique blend of medical device technology and business content. It will focus on core topics such as medical device technology, medical device quality systems and regulation, medical device measurement and analysis, operational excellence and strategic leadership. The modules are supported and delivered by industry experts, for career development in the Medtech industry.



With extensive input from key stakeholders in the Medtech sector, students gain experience in medical device design, quality management systems, medtech regulation, lean operations and strategic leadership in the MedTech industry.



Accreditation: QQI MSc in Science in Medical Device Technology & Business.

Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin

Module 1: Medical Device Technology

Medical device types and classification, connected health and mobile devices, human anatomy & Physiology, medical device design cycle, value engineering of medical devices, manufacturing, assembly, packaging & testing, and combination products.



Module 2: Medical Device Quality Systems & Regulation

Medical device regulations - ISO 13485, FDA requirements - Class I, II and III devices, statutory frameworks, medical device design, manufacturing, quality management system elements, validation and change control, facility plant design, and product process validation.



Module 3: Medical Measurement and Analysis

Medical data measurements and analysis, distributed databases, data collection systems & data architectures, data analysis software, data storage and data integrity, data management in product and process design of medical devices.



Module 4: Emerging trends in Medical Device

Challenges facing the MedTech sector, the move towards value-based healthcare, growing regulatory pressures, resource constraints, product & process differentiating capabilities, growth initiatives, transforming cost structures and reorganising for sustainability, connected and combined smart medical devices, and software-based medical devices.



Module 5: Strategy, Leadership & the Culture of Innovation

Current challenges of MedTech industry, strategic thinking in the industry, leading change, the culture of innovation, corporate governance and business ethics.



Module 6: Operational Excellence & the Science of Innovation

Origins of operational excellence, operational excellence implementation models, lean sigma implementation, design for six sigma, science of innovation, TRIZ concepts, key performance indicators (KPI), quality function deployment.



Module 7: Research Methods

Topic selection, literature review, research design, methods of data collection and analysis, ethics.



Module 8: Dissertation

A substantial focus of the programme will also develop the professional skills of the graduate to enhance their future career opportunities through the development of their network, presentation and communication skills.

This course is suitable for those with a minimum qualification of higher degree at NFQ Level 8 with a 2.2 award or higher in Science, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Medicine or related discipline.



Recognition of prior learning will also be taken into account.

Apply Online using the Application Weblink / Enquire Online above and member of our admission team will be in contact through phone or email.

18 months. Developed and taught by experienced academics and industry lecturers, this course is delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online (Tuesday & Thursday) and 1 Saturday per month in person. 

Next Intake: Summer 2025

Career Options

This highly desired medical device degree will help you open the door to an exciting and successful career in the MedTech industry.



Potential Roles in the MedTech industry include:



Biomedical Engineering

Process / Product Design

Manufacturing / Operations

Regulatory Affairs / Compliance

Validation / Automation

Operational Excellence

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Computer Systems

Data Analytics

Business Strategy



Our Professional Development team, through individual coaching and mentorship, develop each student to their greatest potential – developing their networking and communication and presentation skills, which ensures that graduates develop a suitable career path. This Career Development strategy has proven to be very successful, with over 70% of Innopharma graduates gaining employment or advancing further their careers in the industry within six months of qualification.