MSc in Physician Associate Studies

You must hold a Level 8 health science or science-related degree with a minimum classification 2.1 award or equivalent qualification.

UK citizens are required to make contact via email at pastudies@rcsi.ie in advance on submitting an application to discuss your current status. All applicants must have a valid Irish, UK, or EU passport.

Please note: We are currently training and qualifying physician associates to work and remain in the Irish healthcare system.

All RCSI students are classified as healthcare workers and vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly recommended.

Failure to maintain your EU passport during the programme would render you ineligible to remain on the programme.

As part of the selection process you are required to submit the following supporting documentation:

• Copy of your passport, showing personal details.
• Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a physician associate and why you feel your application has merit.
• One letter from a professor or employer is required. All letters must be on the institution’s letterhead paper, and sent directly by the referee to pastudies@rcsi.ie. Letters of recommendation submitted by candidates will not be accepted.
• Certified, or stamped copy of academic transcripts (or interim transcripts).
• CV outlining your education qualifications and work experience.
• Copy of an academic IELTS examination or equivalent with an overall score of 7.0 and no individual band below 6.5 (for candidates whose first language is not English). This certificate must be issued with at least two years validity.
• You may also send any additional information that you feel is relevant to your application.
• In addition, you must be available for interview. For more information, please contact pastudies@rcsi.ie.

Garda vetting

Garda vetting is required as a standard part of the registration process. If you accept an offer to register on the course you will begin the Garda vetting process prior to registration. All students are provisionally registered until they have received clearance from the Garda authorities. If you fail to secure Garda clearance or present with serious criminal convictions you may be discontinued.

Please contact pastudies@rcsi.ie if you have any queries.

You must hold an academic IELTS examination or equivalent with an overall score of 7.0 and no individual band below 6.5 (for candidates whose first language is not English). This certificate must be issued with at least two years' validity.

Full English language requirements are available here.