Bachelor of Science in Quality for Industry

This Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry offers you a path to obtain an Ordinary (Level 7) degree, assuming you have a Higher Certificate in Business, Engineering or Science.

Entry Requirements

To obtain the Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry at ATU you need to have the following:

• 60 credits at Level 7 (the three Certificates below) plus

• 120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline (or a successful RPL application).

Note: All levels and credits referenced are per the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

1.      60 Credits at Level 7:

Currently ATU are offering 60 credits at Level 7

• Certificate in Science in Quality (20 credits at Level 7)

• Certificate in Science in Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs (20 credits at Level 7)

• Certificate in Science in Quality for Industry (20 credits at Level 7)

While each of the above three certificates are awarded individually, students who have completed all three Certificates may wish to apply for the add on Bachelor of Science in Quality for Industry Degree provided they have 120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline as outlined below.

2.     120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline.

To provide evidence of compliance with this requirement, you must either:

(a) already have a Level 6 award (120 credits at Level 6) OR
(b) have been successful in obtaining an exemption from the requirement through an application to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) http://www.myexperience.ie

How to Apply

You must apply separately for each of the three certificates that make up the Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry, namely:

• Certificate in Science in Quality (20 credits at Level 7)

• Certificate in Science in Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs (20 credits at Level 7)

• Certificate in Science in Quality for Industry (20 credits at Level 7)

Applications for the certificates are in the Essential Information section of each certificate which are listed on the course webpage.  

***Applications can be made online at https://apply.gmit.ie, please select application type Q7***.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 15th August, 2022

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

This user guide contains step by step instructions on how to create and submit an online application.

If you have any queries on this please email Learn@gmit.ie

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

Contact Us

Department of Graduate Studies and Professional Development
ATU Galway City Campus
Dublin Rd.
Galway

Tel: 091 742452
Email: learn@gmit.ie