M.Sc (Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs)

Course Overview

 The programme is offered as a two year part-time Level 9 MSc in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (90 credits). The programme is delivered online using a combination of distance-learning / e-learning technologies and face to face workshops for an overall blended learning approach. The program consists of 12 modules, each worth 5 ECTS. Three modules are delivered per semester. A dissertation (30ECTS) is also carried out over Year 1 and year 2.  Assessment of students is through continuous assessment

The MSc programme is also available for students to undertake in a modular format. Students undertaking the modular programme can select any individual module or combination of modules in any year, up to a maximum of 3 modules per semester.  Students must complete all 12 taught modules and a research project within six years, to obtain an MSc degree.  Postgraduate Certificate and Diplomas are also available as exit degrees, based on the completion of 6 or 12 taught modules.  

 Program objectives are to:

• Produce graduates with the essential breadth and knowledge, skills and competencies required to work as a regulatory affair professional in the Medical Technologies industry sector
• Provide participants with professional skills and knowledge to conduct appropriate advanced data analysis and interpretation in a highly regulated environment
• Enable participants to effectively communicate and defend scientific data and findings in a variety of forms to regulatory agencies, medical care systems, internal personnel and the public
• Provide participants with the skills and ability to function within, and adapt to, a changing medical technologies environment with rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks
• Prepare participants to provide strategic, tactical and operational direction and support to expedite the development and delivery of safe and effective healthcare products to the required regulatory standards

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