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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.
Fully Online Courses
University of Galway offers a wide range of online learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of subjects for potential students. Our online learning courses are delivered through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas. You can discover additional information about this platform and find tips and guidance on navigating online learning here.
Fully Online Courses
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| Course Name | College/school | Key Words |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (PCA) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Diabetes, Diabetes update, Diabetes education, Continuous professional development, professional credit award, Management of diabetes, Diagnosis of diabetes, Diabetes cycle of care, Training in diabetes, Management of diabetes |
| Artificial Intelligence for Professionals (PgCert) | College of Science and Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Neural Networks, Statistics, Visualisation, Analytics, Deep Learning, Business, Ethics, Strategy, Law, Social Impact, artificial intelligence for professionals, artificial intelligence for managers |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation (PgCert) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Cardiac rehabilitation, Cardiovascular disease, Secondary prevention, Health behaviour change, Tobacco cessation, Cardioprotective diet, Physical activity, Exercise Psychosocial health, Medical risk management, Multidisciplinary, NIPC, Croi, preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, heart, cardiac, rehabilitation, blood-pressure |
| Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations (Online) | College of Science and Engineering | Medical Technologies, Regulatory Affairs |
| Certificate in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Online) | College of Science and Engineering | postgraduate, part-time |
| Clinical Education (MHSc) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | clinical education, master, postgraduate diploma,health sciences, taught, postgraduate, programme, course, nui galway |
| Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence (Online) (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, AI, Data analytics, online course, Machine Learning, Masters, MSc, part-time |
| Creative Technologies and Emerging Media (PgCert) | College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, AI |
| Diabetes (MSc) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Diabetes, Medicine, Cardiovascular, Health Promotion, Research, NIPC, Croi, preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, heart, cardiac, rehabilitation, blood-pressure |
| Evidence-Based Future Healthcare (MSc) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Healthcare Evidence-based practice, healthcare, Evidence-based medicine, Health decision-making, Clinical decision-making, Shared decision-making, Person-centred care, Person-centered care, Patient-centred care, Interprofessional, Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, Healthcare professional, Clinical research, Health research methods, Public health, Healthcare management, Health policy, Healthcare administration, Digital health, Health technology, Medical technology, Health innovations, Technological innovations, Innovative healthcare, Medtech, Future healthcare, Modern healthcare, Contemporary healthcare, Evidence synthesis, Medical, Health statistics, Clinical data, Knowledge translation, Implementation science, Health equity, Flexible learning, Online, E-learning, Distance learning. |
| Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety (MSc/PDipSc) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Medical simulation; healthcare simulation; medical education |
| Higher Diploma in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality | College of Science and Engineering | postgraduate, part-time |
| Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine (MSc) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine, ICM1, MCS-ICM |
| Léann an Aistriúcháin (MA) | Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge | Aistriúchán Téacsanna, Cruinneas na Gaeilge, Teicneolaíocht an Aistriúcháin, Aistriúchán don Scáileán, Tráchtas |
| Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (MSc) | College of Science and Engineering | |
| Multidisciplinary Radiology (MSc/PDip) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | Radiology, Clinical, Imaging, Multidisciplinary, Master, Postgraduate, Diploma. Certificate. Taught, fulltime, part-time, research, dissertation, ECTs |
| Professional Diploma in Applied Cybersecurity (part-time) | College of Science and Engineering | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, Applied Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity |
| Professional Diploma in Practical AI for Software Developers (part-time) | College of Science and Engineering | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, AI |
| Surgery (MCh) | College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | |
| Artificial Intelligence for Professionals (PgCert) | College of Science and Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Neural Networks, Statistics, Visualisation, Analytics, Deep Learning, Business, Ethics, Strategy, Law, Social Impact, artificial intelligence for professionals, artificial intelligence for managers |
| Business Studies (Higher Diploma) | College of Business, Public Policy & Law | business studies, business, commerce, marketing, analytics, postgraduate, management, economics, accounting, ACCA, law, innovation, entrepreneurship, engineers ireland, leadership, part-time |
| Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations (Online) | College of Science and Engineering | Medical Technologies, Regulatory Affairs |
| Certificate in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Online) | College of Science and Engineering | postgraduate, part-time |
| Change Management (Diploma) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | change management, management, leadership, project management, digital transformation, transferable skills, critical thinking, analytics, organisational change, innovation, part-time, course, online, university of galway |
| Commerce Online (Degree) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | BComm, business, management, finance, marketing, degree, online bachelor degree, online business degree, ACCA, business analytics, innovation, entrepreneurship, e-business, law, economics, part-time, course, university of galway |
| French (Diploma) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | french, language, france, evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| German (Diploma) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | german, course, part-time, language, languages, german-speaking, german culture, germany, oral skills, German grammar, vocabulary, beginners, 20th century german, swiss, Austrian, intermediate evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Irish Studies Online (Diploma) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | irish studies, irish life, irish culture, archaeology, history, literature, irish music, irish dance, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Italian Online (Diploma) | Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development | italian, language, italy, evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Professional Diploma in Applied Cybersecurity (part-time) | College of Science and Engineering | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, Applied Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity |
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to lifelong learning. University of Galway offers over 80 micro-credentials, most of which are entirely online. See full listing here (select Quick Filter: Online).









