Master of Surgery

Course details

Each unique Masters in Surgery (MCh) project is carried out over a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years (full-time).

Within this time you will be guided through your research project with the support of your supervisors and the RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies.

This MCh Level 9 NFQ major award is accredited by RCSI and the National University of Ireland.

Develop your skills as a researcher at RCSI

You will have a range of resources, research development opportunities and training at your disposal during your MCh, including:

• Core and optional modules as part of our research development training – all MCh scholars are expected to complete the Postgraduate Essentials (PC01) and Research Ethics and Integrity (PC04) core modules as part of their degree.
• Dissemination of your research. The perfect starting point for this is our annual Research Day; apply for a poster or oral presentation and practice key presenting and communication skills.
• Dedicated write-up space in our Postgraduate Suite in our new Library.

Entry requirements

To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:

• Hold the degree of MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree.*
• Have completed at least one-year of an internship.
• Have an RCSI supervisor with whom you have agreed the topic of your thesis and the logistical details for your candidature (e.g. start date, location for initial research training etc.).

You will also need to supply a copy of an academic  IELTS examination, or equivalent (for candidates whose first language is not English). Read more about minimum English language requirements here.

* This requirement can also be demonstrated through a defined recognition of prior learning (RPL) process if necessary.

Your future

Your postgraduate degree at RCSI builds skills, expertise and specialist knowledge in your chosen field, in preparation for career pathways across many employment sectors including higher education, health, and industry and entrepreneurial roles.

Your degree will equip you with a transferable skill-set that is highly valued by employers particularly for problem-solving, critical reasoning, thinking in-depth along with the ability to project manage and evidence of a range of ‘soft’ skills, like communication and collaboration.

As a graduate of RCSI, you join a community of over 30,000 alumni worldwide.

With campuses located in Dublin, Dubai, Bahrain and Malaysia, some of the world’s most exciting career opportunities are available to you and your network as a graduate of RCSI.