Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784. Today, we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and research institution offering education and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional level.
| Acronym | RCSI |
| Nickname | RCSI |
| Motto / Slogan | Consilio Manuque By Advice and by Hand |
| Founded | 1784 |
| Location | Dublin, Leinster, Ireland |
| Address | 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. |
To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI has a long-standing tradition of educational excellence and pioneering new approaches in health sciences education. Our three recognized centers of excellence in applied educational research and best practice are driving real advances in teaching innovation and curriculum design.
RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. We want to ensure that everyone in RCSI is treated fairly regardless of age, disability, family status, gender, marital status, membership of the Traveller community, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status
RCSI has a range of supporting services and departments aimed at assisting our students throughout their College journey and improving the lives of our staff. These services include access to learning and development opportunities for students.
RCSI is in a unique position to engage with communities, public and patient contributors to ensure our research, education and training expertise addresses the health challenges facing society. We actively involve patients and the wider public in our education and research to advance treatments and improve care. We want to deepen our partnerships with our many stakeholders and ensure that the voices of our community partners and patient contributors are heard.
Entry requirements and application processes for Undergraduate programmes at RCSI vary depending on your course of interest, whether you are an EU or non-EU student, and whether you are applying as a school leaver, graduate or mature entry student.
Applicants must meet minimum academic criteria as well as English language proficiency requirements if your first language is not English.
More detailed information on entry requirements for each programme is available at each of the following: Advanced Therapeutics, Dentistry, Graduate Entry Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy.
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.
Admission requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.
Minimum English language requirements
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, taken in a single sitting. 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.
All applicants to RCSI's GEM programme 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.
EU applicants for GEM at RCSIOpens in new window must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO) using course code RC101. Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by July prior to entry, a minimum upper second-class honours (2H1) in their first accredited undergraduate honours bachelor’s degree. The degree can be in any discipline.
Applicants must also present a GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test) score. The GAMSAT-Ireland test is held in March and September each year.
To determine your EU or Non-EU applicant category, please consult RCSI’s EU vs Non-EU policy.
Minimum English language requirements
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.
Please note that you can apply to study with RCSI via the following websites:
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +353 1 402 2100
Prof. Kerin the Chair of Surgery and Vice Dean of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is also the Chair of Surgery and Director of the HSE West and Northwest Cancer Network.... read more
Prof. Deborah McNamara (MB, BAO, BCh (Hons), FRCSI, MD, Intercollegiate FRCSI (Gen Surg)) is a Consultant General/Colorectal Surgeon at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Prof. Carroll is also the RCSI Council Chair for Sustainable Surgery (2020-2024); HSE Co-Chair Green Theatres and Anaesthetic Gases (2023); ICBSE Assessor, European Board Examinations ORL-HNS Lead for Head and Neck Surgery; and COSECSA Fellowship Examiner ORL-HNS
Ms Bridget Egan (MB, BCh, BAO. FRCSI, MCh, FRCSI (Gen Surg), HDip QHC, FEBVS (Hon)) is a Consultant Surgeon (Vascular) in Tallaght University Hospital.
Founded by Royal Charter in 1784, to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice, RCSI has been shaping healthcare in Ireland for over 230 years. Since 1810, when we established what is now the impressive facade of 123 St Stephen's Green, RCSI has played host to some of the most influential public figures in the nation's history. From innovators to dignitaries, pioneers to revolutionaries – all have walked our hallowed halls.
