Course Summary
This programme presents a broadview of the regulatory affairs role and provides a detailed insight into current and proposed EU legislation. It provides students with an advanced theoretical understanding of the processes and practices central to medical device regulatory affairs.
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Entry Requirements
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NEXT INTAKE September 2024
Fees
SE51A Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Part-time €7,400
SE51E Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Full-time €5,500*
SE51B Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs CARLOW Part-time €5,500
* SUSI funding not available.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Opportunities for graduates from this programme include progression to Level 10 (PhD) programmes in related fields of study.
Potential employment opportunities
This MSc provides graduates with an advanced theoretical understanding of the processes and practices central to medical device regulatory affairs. Graduates can move into regulation roles and/or be promoted within their organisation.
Ireland is one of the leading globalmedical devices industry centres. Themedical technology (medtech) sectoremploys over 29,000 people in Irelandand is the second largest employer ofmedtech professionals in Europe.
There is a very strong multinationalpresence in the sector with many ofthe top medical devices and relatedglobal companies based in Ireland.Exports of medical devices anddiagnostic products now represent 8%of Irelands total merchandise exports.The medical devices sector also links instrongly with the ICT and engineeringbase, for example as key partners indelivering healthcare solutions (Nypro,HP, IBM, Analog and Intel). Accordingto the IMDA, there is now a shift inconsumer technology companiesmaking inroads into medicine andIreland is uniquely placed to harnessand leverage the opportunity betweenthese industries.
According to a medical devicesregulatory affairs manager consultedas part of the development of theproposed programme, all majormedical device multinationalcompanies now have sites in Irelandand there is a major need for graduatesto support the sector who have anexpertise in regulatory affairs.