Medical Device Technology
This Postgraduate Diploma is a unique blend of medical device technology and business content. It will focus on core topics of Medical Device Design & Manufacture, Quality Systems & Regulations, Operational Excellence, Emerging Trends, Medical Measurement, Strategic Thinking and Professional Skills. Supported and delivered by industry experts, for career development in the industry.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
12 Months
This course is delivered 2 evenings per week online and 2 Saturdays per month in class.
Entry Requirements
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
Careers / Further progression
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
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.
As a result of our proven track record, many organisations and recruitment agencies now contact us directly, requesting students to fill open roles they have.
Further information
Next Intake: Sep 2023
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2023.
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Our admissions team are on hand to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have on the course.
Students who wish to apply to this course should follow the following application process.
Step 1: Enquire through the form at the top right of this page
Step 2: A member of our team will be in contact through phone or email
Step 3: If you are deemed to be eligible for the course, you will be sent an application form by email. You MUST fill in this application form and attach all necessary *documents (CV, ID, Transcripts, etc.)
Step 4: On submission of the completed application form and all documentation, your application will be sent to the associated department for final approval. You will receive an e-mail confirming your place on the programme. (Note: This process can take up to one week particularly during busy admission periods.)
*We accept scanned documents in a pdf format. Pictures of documents are not accepted.
**For those who are applying for Springboard or HCI funding, you will be directed to fill out an additional application form on the Springboard website, this is to confirm your eligibility to receive funding
Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on admissions@innopharmalabs.com or call us (01) 485 334
Collaborating College: Griffith College Dublin
With extensive input and participation from the Medtech sector, throughout this programme students will gain expertise in manufacturing, science, regulation, quality, technical writing, lean operations and team leadership skills.
Modules Include:
Medical device technology
Medical device quality systems & regulation
Emerging trends in medical device
Strategy, leadership & the culture of innovation
Research methods
Operational excellence & the science of innovation
Medical measurement and analysis
Developed and taught by experienced academics and industry lecturers,?this?course is delivered through blended learning, 2 evenings per week online and up to 2 Saturdays per month in person.?
Accreditation: QQI Level 9 Post Graduate Diploma in Science in Medical Device Technology & Business.