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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Life and Biomedical Sciences
Life and Biomedical Sciences
Galway is one of Europe’s premier Med-Tech hubs and NUI Galway is at the heart of this ecosystem. Eight of the world’s top ten med-tech companies have a physical presence in Galway. We take full advantage of this opportunity and we leverage our relationships with our industrial partners.
NUI Galway offers excellent career opportunities for life and biomedical science; and cancer and chemistry research graduates. A wide variety of career opportunities exists including research and development in medical devices or pharmaceuticals, diagnostic services, medical device sales, work in hospital laboratories and universities. Recent graduates have found employment in companies such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Regeneron, Allergan and Pfizer.
Our courses are student-centred, responsive to local, national and international demands and our Neuropharmacology course is the only such course in Ireland.
| Course Name | Cao Code | College/school | Key Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Science (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway, biomedical science, graduate, msc, inclusive, of, levy, tuition, EU, 6591, 224 | |
| Biotechnology (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | biotechnology, biology, msc, full-time, part-time, taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway, tuition, levy, | |
| Neuropharmacology (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway, neuropharmacology, pharmacology, therapeutics, neuroscience | |
| Toxicology (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway, toxicology | |
| Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations (Online) [Certificate] | College of Science and Engineering | Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs; Medical Technologies Operations; Quality Assurance; Regulatory submissions; Regulatory affairs professionals; Vigilance; Post-market Surveillance; Vigilance specialist; ; Compliance Specialist; R&D Engineer; Online delivery; | |
| Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | Medical Technology, Regulatory affairs, EU, US and Global Medical Technology Regulatory requirements; Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Labelling & Promotion; Design Assurance, Sterilisation and Biocompatability, Post Market Surveillance, postgraduate, graduate, MSc, masters, medtech | |
| Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Cert) | College of Science and Engineering | Medical Technology, Regulatory affairs and Quality, EU, US and Global Medical Technology Regulatory requirements; Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Labelling & Promotion; Design Assurance, Sterilisation and Biocompatability, Post Market Surveillance, postgraduate, graduate, medtech , Level 8, Certificate | |
| Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (HDip) | College of Science and Engineering | Higher Diploma; Medical Technologies; Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostics regulations; Pharmaceuticals regulations; Biopharmaceuticals regulations; Regulatory Affairs; Quality Assurance; Medical Devices; in vitro diagnostics; Compliance Specialist; Quality Management Systems; EU Medical Device regulations; Auditing and Compliance; Fundamentals of US Medical Device Regulations; Risk Assessment; Validation and Calibration | |
| Chemistry (Structured Masters) | MSC-MCB | College of Science and Engineering | Master Degree, Chemistry, 1MBC1, 1MBC2, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, biomedical chemistry, analytical chemistry, marine chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials, combustion chemistry and energy, computational chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Research, employment related skills |
What Our Students Say
Liam Higgins | MICROBIOLOGY TECHNICIAN AT AQUALAB
The MSc. in Biotechnology at NUI Galway gave me the opportunity and confidence needed to move ahead in my career. I gained employment within one month of completing the course; working as a microbiology technician. A beautiful and atmospheric campus setting, along with classmates from different academic backgrounds and very helpful and approachable lecturers make this programme a stimulating and worthwhile experience. For my research project I was based in the Genetics and Biotechnology Lab, which allowed me the opportunity to learn from and work with passionate scientists whose encouragement and dedication inspired me greatly. The theoretical knowledge coupled with the practical skills acquired from this programme allowed for the comfortable transition from academia to industry. Completing the MSc. in Biotechnology will open a range of career opportunities and I highly recommended it.
What Employers Say
John Kilmartin | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN MEDTRONIC, GALWAY
Mr John Kilmartin Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs in Medtronic (based in Galway) “We have had a number of visits from the MSc Biomedical Science programme here in Medtronic, all of the participants have been really engaged and we are delighted to give the students this opportunity. We are really pleased with the course content and calibre of the students.
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