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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.
Programme Team
Programme Team
The educational elements of the Programme are provided by staff from the Institute of Technology Sligo and NUI Galway. Additonal lecturing is provided by industry experts from the Medical Technology sector. Workshops also involve contributions from industry practitioners.
Terry Smith
Academic Director, NUI Galway
Tel: +353 91 492022
terry.smith
nuigalway.ie
Terry Smith is the NUI Galway Professor of Biomedical Engineering Science. He is the co-director of the MSc. in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs, and academic director of an MSc. in Biomedical Science (full-time). His research is focused on the design and development of novel molecular diagnostics tests for infectious diseases, and their clinical application. Terry has a BA. Moderatorship Degree (Microbiology) from Trinity College Dublin and a D.Phil. degree from Oxford University.
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Mary Butler
Academic Director, IT Sligo
butler.maryitsligo.ie
Mary Butler is a Lecturer in the School of Science at the Institute of Technology, Sligo and an Adjunct Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering Science, within the School of Natural Sciences at NUI Galway. Mary manages many distance learning programmes in the areas of Regulatory Affairs and Biopharmaceutical Science across Levels 6 - 9. Mary has significant experience in programme development and accreditation and has worked with many stakeholders including industry, IMDA, NIBRT, NUI Galway, RCSI and GMIT.
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Olivia Mc Dermott
Lecturer
NUI Galway
Olivia.mcdermottnuigalway.ie
Dr. Olivia McDermott is a Quality Engineer (NUIG MSc. 1999) with a doctorate in Quality in the Supply Chain (University of Middlesex 2009). Dr. McDermott has worked in industry as a Senior Quality Manager in numerous roles including Operations Quality, Supplier Quality, Customer Complaints and Lean Six Sigma Quality across various multinationals including Ingersoll-Rand, Dell Inc., and Boston Scientific. She also has completed post-doctoral research in UL on Lean & Quality in Healthcare.
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