Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Please see www.EUFunds.ie
FAO Applicants Resident in Ireland: Springboard+ Funding
This course has been funded under the Irish Government’s ‘Springboard+’ programme, for more information on the fee structure please head to the Springboard+ website here. To be eligible you need to be:
- Resident in Ireland - either with a valid social welfare claim in place for unemployed people; or, for employed people, proof of having been resident here for 3 out of last 5 years.
- Non-EU Irish residents must have ‘Stamp 4’ residency immigration status or above in order to be eligible.
- Recent Graduates of full-time level 8 degree programmes are not eligible for Springboard+ funding for one year after graduation date but may apply as fee-paying students.
- The funding is not open to people who are not resident in Ireland. Please see further information on Springboard+ eligibility.
- The Springboard+ application closing date is Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Overview
This programme presents a broad view 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.
What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?
This MSc will allow students to develop a set of transferable skills that will directly meet the requirements of future employers including information technology, written and verbal communication skills, team working, independent research skills, data analysis and critical thinking.
Delivery
- Regulatory Affairs Quality Management and Strategy
- Research Methods and Technical Report Writing
- Medical Device Technologies: Design, Development and Testing
- Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs
- Product Programme Management, Vigilance, Surveillance and Risk Management
- Clinical Evaluation of Medical Device Technologies
- Research Dissertation
Duration
Please note that the course duration is two years for applicants who apply directly.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a second class honours degree or higher, or an equivalent in a science, business or management subject. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). SETU reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Study Opportunities
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 global medical devices industry centres. The medical technology (medtech) sector employs over 29,000 people in Ireland and is the second largest employer of medtech professionals in Europe.
There is a very strong multinational presence in the sector with many of the top medical devices and related global companies based in Ireland. Exports of medical devices and diagnostic products now represent 8%of Irelands total merchandise exports. The medical devices sector also links in strongly with the ICT and engineering base, for example as key partners in delivering healthcare solutions (Nypro, HP, IBM, Analog and Intel). According to the IMDA, there is now a shift in consumer technology companies making inroads into medicine and Ireland is uniquely placed to harness and leverage the opportunity between these industries.
According to a medical devices regulatory affairs manager consulted as part of the development of the proposed programme, all major medical device multinational companies now have sites in Ireland and there is a major need for graduates to support the sector who have an expertise in regulatory affairs.
