Program Overview

University of Galway Program Details

The University of Galway offers a range of programs, including micro-credentials, which are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in a specific area.

Product Development, Validation & Authorisation Micro-credential

This micro-credential is aimed at individuals seeking to improve their knowledge in the topics of product development, validation, and authorisation. The program integrates the principles and methods of engineering, science, and innovation into the lifecycle of marketed industrial products.

Overview

The micro-credential covers the stages of product development, validation, and authorisation, including concept creation, idea development, testing, and quality improvement, all within the confines of regulatory requirements.

Duration and Mode of Study

The program is 24 weeks long and is delivered online.

Next Start Date and Fee

The next start date is January 2026, and the fee is 750.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and have a Level 8 undergraduate degree or a Level 7 qualification with 3 years of experience.

What You Will Learn

The program covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Product Development: Introducing the basics of product development from concept generation through to product launch and post-market surveillance.
• Product Validation and Testing: Validation and testing practices within industry throughout the product lifecycle.
• Case Study Analysis: Exploring industry-specific instances of product development, validation, and authorisation.
• Product Launch and Authorisation: Required steps necessary to bring a product to the market and examining the post-market phase.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this micro-credential, students will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System, recognized by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

About the University of Galway

The University of Galway was founded in 1845 and has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top-quality teaching. The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as micro-credentials and other specialized courses.

Colleges and Schools

The university is composed of several colleges and schools, including:

• College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
• College of Business, Public Policy and Law
• College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
• College of Science and Engineering

Research and Innovation

The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, with a range of research areas and facilities. The university's research community takes on some of the most pressing challenges of our times, and the university has earned international recognition for its research-led approach.

Community Engagement

The university believes that the best learning takes place when students apply what they learn in a real-world context. Many of the university's courses include work placements or community projects, providing students with practical experience and the opportunity to make a positive impact in their community.