Medicine

Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland, Dublin

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Ireland/Dublin /Royal College of Surgeons/Medicine

Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RC001

Application Fee

EUR 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 year(s)

Next Intake September-2023

Medicine

About

Why Medicine at RCSI Dublin?

RCSI is one of the world's leading health sciences universities. Our medical graduates are highly sought-after doctors, practicing in health facilities across more than 94 countries. We offer a five- and six-year Undergraduate Medicine programme at our Dublin city centre campus. Please read the entry requirements to see which programme you are eligible for.

During your early years studying Medicine at RCSI, you will obtain a solid grounding in the biomedical sciences. You will learn about the body structure and functions in its normal state and study anatomy with expert surgeons and healthcare professionals through regional cadaveric dissection.

The intermediate years of the programme will focus on learning about abnormal bodily functions. You will attend a wide array of clinical skills workshops, small group tutorials and case-based teaching sessions. A lot of your time will be spent in a hospital setting attached to clinical teams. The final years of the programme are spent fully immersed in various clinical specialties on a rotational basis.

RCSI is committed to producing clinically skilled doctors with the most relevant and robust experience required to work in today's health systems. During your time at RCSI, you will develop your clinical, communication and professional skills in a safe, simulated environment.

You will train in Europe's largest and most modern clinical simulation facility and in Ireland's leading hospitals. We will also provide you with many opportunities to build your career outside of the classroom through research and clinical electives as well as sub-internships.

Register your interest

Subscribe to our mailing list to learn more about RCSI and our Undergraduate Medicine programme.

Register now

You need to consent to targeting cookies to load this media Cookie SettingsOpens in new windowYour journey

Early patient contact

Learn clinical skills, such as how to take a complete patient history and analyse symptoms, from your first week in the programme.

State-of-the-art facilities

Practice your clinical skills in Europe's largest and most modern clinical simulation facility before commencing full-time hospital rotations.

Anatomy

Learn anatomy through cadaveric dissection, in the original, and historical, RCSI Anatomy Room, where healthcare leaders have been formed for centuries.

Elective opportunities

Undertake clinical and research electives in some of the world's leading hospitals and develop your research skills at the RCSI Summer Research School.

Multidisciplinary environment

Study alongside your future colleagues in Pharmacy and Physiotherapy, ensuring the multidisciplinary nature of patient care is reflected in your education at RCSI.

Career readiness

Receive intensive support in choosing your ideal career and securing a residency post when you finish your medical degree.

Disciplines

School of Medicine

Requirements

Entry Requirements

All applicants to RCSI Undergraduate programmes are categorised as either EU or Non-EU, depending on whether or not they meet the EU applicant criteria (which includes nationality and residency criteria). If you do not meet the criteria for EU applicant status, you will be deemed a Non-EU applicant for fees and application purposes.

If you fall under the EU applicant category, please follow the links below under ‘Irish and EU applicants’ to view the relevant entry requirements. If you fall under the Non-EU applicant category, you should follow the link under ‘Non-EU applicants’ to view the relevant entry requirements.

To determine your EU or Non-EU applicant category, please consult RCSI’s EU vs Non-EU policy.

Fee Information

Application Fee

EUR 75

How to Apply

Please ensure that you read the below information carefully before starting your application. There is an application fee of €75 payable by credit card.

Applicants must:

Meet the minimum academic eligibility criteria (including English language requirements) for entry to RCSI’s MPharm programme, as outlined in the entry requirements.
Apply directly to RCSI between 1 November and 1 February (in the year of admission to the programme). Late applications will be accepted until 30 April, however early application is advised.
Upload the following documentation as part of their application:

Certified copies of academic transcripts including English language transcripts (IELTS) if applicable
Non-academic references
Copy of passport showing name, nationality and date of birth
A passport style photograph
Confidential academic referee* contact details
A personal statement (guidance on preparing your statement can be found here)
Documents which reflect your life experience (such as work/life balance, extracurricular activities, relevant work/voluntary experience etc.)

*Academic references: Applicants are required to nominate an academic referee as part of the application process. The Admissions Office will contact the referee and request that they provide a 'confidential academic reference'. The full name, title, position and contact details of the referee are required as part of the online application (please do not begin your application without these details). It is advisable therefore to inform the referee and seek their permission to nominate them as a referee.

Please note: Kuwaiti, Saudi Arabian and Omani nationals who are under government scholarships must apply through their respective Ministries of Higher Education. Their files are then sent to RCSI for consideration by the relevant cultural offices in Dublin or London. For more information, please email the Admissions Office.

We strongly recommend you refer to the Non-EU (excluding USA/Canada) application timeline before completing your application.

If you have any queries about your application please email the Admissions Office.