Medicine, BCh

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.

IELTS

Teaching in RCSI is through the medium of English. As a consequence, all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of English language competence. Applicants whose first language is not English must present a minimum overall average IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band (reading, writing, listening and speaking) lower than 6.0. IELTS Certificates must be less than two years old at the time of admission. Equivalent scores in TOEFL are also acceptable.

Applicants presenting programmes that are delivered entirely through English (e.g. International Baccalaureate or A Levels) are not required to supply an IELTS certificate as part of their initial application. Please note that applicants presenting A Levels must hold a GCSE English grade 4 / C or above to meet RCSI's English language requirement.

Your future

At RCSI, our number one priority is helping you to realise your potential as a healthcare professional. We pride ourselves on producing graduates who are knowledgeable in the science of their discipline and highly skilled practitioners.

RCSI-trained doctors are highly sought-after by leading employers and join a global alumni network with more than 30,000 healthcare professionals working across 96 countries.

Careers-focused education

Our Medicine programme ensures that you possess the knowledge, skills, self-awareness, professionalism, resilience and leadership abilities needed to excel in a clinical environment.

Meet Professor Arnie Hill, Dean of Medical Programmes at RCSI and find out how our Medicine programme focuses, from the first day, on preparing you for your career as a medical professional in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Tailored career supports

Our Career Design Centre offers a tailored programme for each student to support every stage of your career from the moment you become a student up until three years post-qualification. The team provides tailored resources to support all students in identifying, developing and pursuing their career aspirations.

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Career options

RCSI Medicine graduates are extremely successful in progressing to internship in Ireland and enjoy consistently high match rates for residencies in the UK, Middle East, North America and Southeast Asia.

Find out about the journey you might take as a medical professional and discover how we can support you in progressing your career after graduation. From CV-enhancing professional activities, to applying and preparing for medical licensing exams and residency places, our team will be with you every step of the way.

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Global RCSI Alumni network

Our Alumni enjoy close connections with RCSI and with each other. As an RCSI graduate, you will receive the support of a global community of eminent RCSI Alumni. Our Alumni will assist you in identifying research and clinical electives opportunities and support you in deciding on a specialty and a region in which to practice.

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