Overview
The Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices at Trinity College Dublin provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the legal and technical requirements necessary to bring medical technologies to market. This advanced course bridges the gap between engineering innovation and the stringent regulatory environments of the global healthcare sector.
By engaging with this curriculum, students develop the critical skills required to navigate the lifecycle of medical products, from initial design through to post-market surveillance. The programme focuses on ensuring safety, efficacy, and compliance within an increasingly complex international landscape of healthcare law and quality management systems.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: EUR 13770 per year
- European fee: EUR 6550 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is designed to cover the essential pillars of medical device regulation and quality assurance. Modules may include:
- Regulatory Affairs
- Medical Device Design
- Quality Management Systems
- Clinical Evaluation
- Post-Market Surveillance
- Risk Management
- Biocompatibility
- Software as a Medical Device
Careers with Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
Graduates are well-positioned for leadership roles within the global medtech and pharmaceutical industries. The expertise gained at Trinity College Dublin allows professionals to pursue careers as regulatory affairs specialists, quality assurance managers, and compliance officers. These roles are vital for organisations ensuring that life-saving medical technologies meet international standards and legal requirements before reaching patients.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Investigations
- Clinical Evaluation, Post-Market Assessment
- Biocompatibility and Medical Devices
- Risk Management and Medical Devices
- Quality Management and Conformity Assessment Pathways
- Qualification, Classification, Borderline Products and Device Traceability
- Preparing A Clinical Development Plan for a Novel Active Implanted Medical Device
- Regulatory Policy
- Research Project And Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to have an Honours Bachelor's degree, ideally at 2.1 level or above, in one of the following disciplines: pharmacy, medicine, allied health professions, biomedical engineering, biology, law. Other disciplines may also be considered as suitable on a case-by-case basis, and an interview may be offered to assess suitability.
- Applicants will ideally have some experience in MedTech development, manufacturing or regulation; however applicants with other relevant experience are welcome to apply.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents13770 EUR / year≈ 13770 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6550 EUR / year≈ 6550 EUR / year
Living costs
Dublin
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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