Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs - part-time

Frequently asked questions

Here are answers to the questions that we are more frequently asked by potential students. If you need further information, or have a question that isn't answered here, please don't hesitate to contact us at enquiries.health@cranfield.ac.uk.

Q. What sort of background do I need?

A. Our course is specifically designed to develop the skills needed to work in the field of Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs. Most of our students therefore hold a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a science, business or management subject, preferably with experience in a relevant role within the healthcare industry.

Q. The courses are in English. What if English is not my first language?

A. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 580. Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional training in English.

Q. How much time will I need to spend at the University?

A. This is a part-time course and can be structured over different periods, for example, for an MSc:

  • the minimum period of registration is equivalent to 45 weeks over a minimum of two years, and
  • the maximum period of registration is equivalent to 45 weeks over a maximum of five years.

Different registration periods apply for the PgDip and the PgCert. See our Prospectus for full details.

A maximum of four modules can be studied each year. This course has been designed to fit around your existing commitments. There is strong support for students because we realise that undertaking this course is a significant investment of your time and money, so we assist you in juggling your work-life balance wherever possible.

Cranfield has easy transport links and there are several accommodation options at reasonable prices on site making attending lectures as simple as possible.

Q. Where are projects carried out?

A. Projects are usually carried out at your work place.

Q. Are projects arranged by the University?

A. The University helps you to define your project and then this is usually carried out at your workplace in consultation with your employer.

Q. I am from another country in the EU (not the UK). Can I be considered for this course?

A. Yes. If you are from the EU, you can be considered for the course, and will only have to pay the same course fees as a UK student.

Q. I am from outside the EU. Am I eligible for this course?

A. Yes, provided you meet the entry requirement and have sufficient funding. If your application is successful, you (or your employer) will need to pay overseas course fees: Annual Tuition Fees for 2008-2009. 

Q. Where are the course modules based?

A. Up to four three-day module sessions per year will take place at Cranfield campus, about an hour from London and just 10km from the city of Milton Keynes. Good quality, reasonably priced short term accommodation is available on site which means you can walk to lectures instead of having to arrange transport or taxis. There are also several hotels in the area should you prefer to stay off campus.

Q. What is the mix of students like on the course?

A. We typically have a mix of male and female students from around the world from various industry backgrounds in clinical research. Approximately half are usually from the UK, with the remainder from other European countries, and a handful of people from outside the EU. People on this course are normally already working in the regulatory field and are now formalising their experience.

Q. I am interested in studying a select number of modules - is this possible? 

A. Yes. For students with a specific interest and who do not wish to study the full MSc course, individual modules may be attended as standalone three-day short courses.  For more information see our Course Content page.