Certificate in Science in Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Applications are closed for September 2024. 

You will have the basic skills necessary to work in the area of Quality within the pharmaceutical / medical device industries, specifically the Regulatory Affairs aspects of those industries.

• This Certificate, along with the Certificate in Science in Quality for Industry - Statistics & Management and the Certificate in Science in Quality, make up the add-on Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) Degree in Quality for Industry

Delivery

• The Certificate commences in September 
• Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Auditing  -  Monday evenings, from 6.30pm-9.30pm, from September 2022 to May 2023.
• Cleanroom Management -  Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to 10pm, from January 2023 to May 2023.
• Validation -  Wednesday evenings, from 6.00pm-9.00pm, from September 2022 to December 2022.

For an overview of the Special Purpose Awards in Quality please see here. 

Eligibility for the full Level 7 degree:

To do the full Level 7 degree in Quality for Industry, you need to hold a Level 6 award in Science, Business or Engineering.  If you have foreign qualifications, please send an official transcript (with English translation if necessary) to learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie so that we can map your award to the Irish system.

Recognition of your experience in industry (also known as recognition of prior learning (RPL):

If you don’t hold a Level 6 award, but you have significant experience in industry (medical device, or pharmaceutical industry), then you can apply to GMIT to review your work experience to determine if your work experience can be accredited as equivalent to a Level 6 award. To apply for a review or for more information go to http://www.myexperience.ie

Application Process

Please refer to this FAQ which may address any specific questions relating to the Quality Special Purpose Awards.

Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to gain access to this programme in accordance with ATU's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. For more information on the RPL policy, please visit https://www.myexperience.ie/about/how-rpl-works/ 

Student Cards

Students who enrol for this Certificate will qualify for issuing of an ATU Student ID Card. 

Contact Us

Ita Kelly
School of Science and Computing
Email: ita.kelly@atu.ie