Quality for the Medical Device Industry - Galway
The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills to play key roles in quality management and quality engineering within the medical device sector.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Minor | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
Recommended Study Hours per week
It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to their studies.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
Blended delivery mode varies per module, depending on the module context. Several modules require approximately four on-campus classes per module, per semester.
Note: Check the programme Examination and Assessment requirements per module, as certain modules involve on-campus assessments and examinations
Entry Requirements
This programme is available to graduates of the Level 7 programme in Quality for Industry or equivalent. The RPL process of ATU Galway can be used to determine admission to the programme.
Further information
Start Date September 2026
Total Fees €2,400
Application Closing Date 14th August 2026
The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills to play key roles in quality management and quality engineering within the medical device sector.
You will cover key areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management and Operational Excellence.
ATU have collaborated with the local Medical Device sector to develop this programme which will deliver key skills within the Quality Engineering field.
This programme has the support of a large number of indigenous and multinational-based Medical Device companies.
It will be delivered in a flexible fashion in order to facilitate those working in the sector to also complete the programme.
Who Should Apply?
Suitable to those seeking career progression in the areas of Quality Engineer/Quality Managers and Quality Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) on quality related issues.
Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective
1 Quality Management Systems and Frameworks 05 Mandatory
1 Technical Writing with Case Studies 05 Mandatory
2 Design Quality Assurance 05 Mandatory
2 Regulatory Affairs 05 Mandatory
2 Research Project 10 Mandatory
Year Statistics and Experimental Design 10 Mandatory
Examination and Assessment
Combination of continuous assessment and final assessments/exam.
Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.
School of Science and Computing
Department of Analytical, Biopharmaceutical & Medical Sciences
Head of Department:
Dr.Eugene McCarthy
E:Eugene.Mccarthy@atu.ie