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NON-EU PROSPECTUS
RCSI
Medicine
Leading
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
the World
to Better
Health
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Contents
1. Who We Are 2
2. Why Choose the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland? 4
A Singular Focus on Healthcare
Reputation and Independence
High-Impact Research
Early Patient Contact
Experiential Opportunities
Hands-On Teaching Environment
Global Impact
3. What You Will Experience 8
Life in Dublin
City Campus Living
Student Events
Clubs and Societies
Facilities
Student Opportunities
Student Welfare
Education and Clinical Network
Living Space
4. What You Will Become 24
Career Development
Mentor Network
Global Graduates
5. Our Programmes 30
Medicine (Undergraduate)
Medicine (Graduate Entry)
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
6. Application Essentials 46
7. Connect With Us 48
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1. Who We Are Our mission is to educate, nurture A deep, professional responsibility to
enhance human health through endeavour,
and discover for the benefit of innovation and collaboration in education,
research and service informs all that we do.
human health. We welcome students and researchers into
programmes of academic excellence. They
will establish lifelong relationships with a
community of clinically led colleagues, who
will nurture and support them, enabling
At the Royal College of Surgeons in them to realise their potential to serve our
Ireland, everything we do is designed to global patient community.
serve patients.
We are an independent, not-for-profit body
Our university was created – through and remain committed to institutional
the granting of a royal charter on independence, service, academic freedom,
11 February 1784 – to set and support diversity and humanitarian concern. Our
professional standards for surgical independence enables us to chart our
training and practice in Ireland. This own course in the service of excellence
surgical heritage continues to shape in human health. Placing the patient at
our approach to education, research the centre of all that we do, our values of
and service today. At its very essence, respect, collaboration, scholarship and
surgery is the most exacting of disciplines, innovation continue to unite and direct our
demanding professionalism, precision, skill purpose.
and expertise at the highest level.
We are an innovative, world-leading
international health sciences
education and research university with
undergraduate and postgraduate schools
and faculties across the health sciences
spectrum. We are home to numerous
Meet people from every
healthcare institutes as well as leading corner of the globe and
research centres that drive pioneering find the club or society
breakthroughs in human health. Located that suits you.
in the heart of Dublin, with international
campuses in Bahrain and Malaysia – and a
student community of over 60 nationalities
– we have an international perspective
on how we train tomorrow’s clinical
professionals today.
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2. Why Choose the Royal College Experiential
Opportunities
of Surgeons in Ireland?
During your time at RCSI, you can
participate in our research summer
school and clinical electives.
Our leading clinicians are Research Summer School
A Singular Focus on High-Impact Research your leading teachers. From year one, you can spend your
Healthcare
summer as part of a medical research team
conducting clinical or laboratory research
Healthcare is all we do. Every decision, With our focus on clinical and patient-
while receiving a financial stipend from RCSI.
every lecture, each practical demonstration centred research, we are continually
and research study focuses on enhancing seeking out ground-breaking discoveries
Clinical Electives
human health. You will be part of to address the health challenges of our
our dynamic community of inspiring time. Our research agenda drives scientific
You can also participate in electives
international educators, experienced breakthroughs, innovations and insights
clinicians and ground-breaking researchers that allow us to understand and respond
Early Patient Contact involving direct patient clinical care in
some of the world’s leading hospitals or in
– all working to improve health outcomes. quickly to the world’s changing healthcare
From the start of your training, you will developing parts of the world.
needs.
apply what you learn in the lecture theatre Our dedicated team helps applicants
We are unique in offering the entire
to patients and clinical situations in RCSI source and manage these experiences
medical education spectrum, from We have the highest research citation
teaching hospitals. These early clinical through our network of strategic
undergraduate and postgraduate to rate in Ireland and our field-weighted
experiences are a combination of patient partnerships, including the Johns Hopkins
continuous professional development. citation is double the world average. That
case studies, consultation labs, medical Hospital Group, Columbia University
This big-picture view helps us understand, means we do not just teach at RCSI, we are
actors, volunteer patients and high-fidelity Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic in the
more than most, what it takes to develop deeply committed to exploring and solving
clinical simulator technologies. United States of America.
21st-century healthcare professionals, and healthcare’s greatest demands, as they
we shape our offering accordingly. exist today. Our insights enhance patient
treatment and care, while attracting the
Reputation and very best healthcare professionals in their
fields to teach at RCSI. We strategically
Independent Pursuit invest in our researchers and research
of Excellence facilities to deliver on our mission of
leading the world to better health.
RCSI is one of the top 250 (top 2%)
universities worldwide in the 2019 Times
Higher Education World University Rankings RCSI Key Research Themes
and ranks 2nd out of all universities in the
Republic of Ireland . 1. Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
2. Cancer
Unlike most medical schools, which are 3. Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
part of large multi-faculty, government-
4. Population Health and Health Services
funded universities, RCSI is an
independent, not-for-profit institution. This 5. Surgical Science and Practice
independence allows us to pursue our own 6. Vascular Biology
priorities in the pursuit of excellence in
medical education, training and research.
We set the pace that others follow. One
example of this is our investment in
2017 in opening Europe’s largest clinical
simulation centre, developed to ensure
that we continue to produce graduates with
excellent communication and clinical skills.
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Hands-On Teaching
Environment
We are home to Europe’s largest clinical
simulation facility. From the earliest stages,
you will combine classroom learning with
We are home to
hands-on experience in simulated and Europe’s largest clinical
real clinical environments at RCSI teaching
hospitals. You will learn anatomy through
simulation facility.
regional cadaveric dissection and benefit
from being taught by working surgeons and
healthcare professionals.
Our programmes provide you with the
breadth of knowledge and range of skills
you need to shape your career. RCSI’s
curriculum is constantly evolving to ensure
that you have everything you need to
be a successful doctor, physiotherapist,
pharmacist or researcher. Our approach
to teaching recognises the importance
of balancing medical knowledge with
experiential learning.
Internationally, RCSI has an outstanding
reputation for innovation in surgical
training, medical education and
scientific research. Global Impact
As a leading institution in healthcare, the Kingdom of Bahrain as an independent
medicine and research, we advance health private university. Like RCSI Dublin, it is a
and well-being worldwide. We continuously not-for-profit health sciences institution
seek ways to further our humanitarian focused on nursing and medicine
goals and make an impact on a global programmes along with research to drive
scale. An example of this is our partnership positive change in all areas of human
with the College of Surgeons of East, health worldwide.
Central and Southern Africa, COSECSA.
The RCSI and UCD Malaysia Campus
RCSI and COSECSA have been working (RUMC) is Malaysia’s first accredited private
together to increase the number of trained medical school, owned and established by
surgeons and to improve the quality of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
surgical care in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD).
of the programme is to create a sustainable This campus offers a medicine programme
training institution, which can rapidly only. Students studying in this programme
increase the number of surgical specialists spend the first two years in Dublin and
and improve surgical care in the region. complete the remainder of the degree
in Penang.
In addition to our Dublin campus, RCSI also
has universities in Bahrain and Malaysia.
The RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
is a constituent university of RCSI and is
licensed by the Higher Education Council in
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3. What You Will Experience
Life in Dublin
Dublin is the perfect city for student living. The capital has a population of 1.5 million,
It is exciting, multicultural, safe and easy including 75,000 third-level students.
to navigate. The RCSI main campus is right This makes the city big enough to have
in the heart of the action and across from a lively social life and small enough for
one of the most beautiful parks in Europe, international students to feel they are part
St. Stephen’s Green. The city is packed of Dublin life.
with attractions for local and international
students alike. Whether you are looking
for coffee houses, theatres, music, City Campus Living
sports fixtures, museums or any form of
entertainment, our cosmopolitan capital Our city-centre campus is located in the
caters for every taste. heart of Dublin and is built to meet the
needs of your present and future.
Dublin is a coastal city with incredible Perfectly situated to provide you with a
natural beauty, from the beaches and walks balanced life during your studies, the
along Dublin Bay to the forested Wicklow campus is easily accessed by public
Mountains. There are many interesting transport and surrounded by cultural
places to visit and explore, most of which hotspots, shops, cafés and restaurants.
are easily accessible through a convenient You will study at our purpose-built
public transport network. facilities, including Europe’s largest clinical
simulator and our original buildings.
Dublin is also a gateway to continental Two centuries of graduates committed to
Europe, with direct flights to multiple improving patients’ lives launched their
locations in most countries. During their careers in these exact spaces.
time in RCSI, many of our students explore
the European continent.
8 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH
Facilities
Library
The RCSI Library provides services to meet a dedicated team at information desks,
the learning and research needs of our online guides and resources plus one-to-
healthcare practitioners. One library is one consultations throughout the year.
located in our city-centre campus and As you progress through your programme,
there is another in Beaumont Hospital. You library staff are there to help you find
will have access to a wide range of study and use information at all stages of your
and social spaces, an extensive collection studies. The Library is also proud to
of biomedical resources and an expert preserve RCSI’s unique historical materials,
library team. Library spaces are designed covering over two centuries of medical
with students in mind, providing a high- and healthcare history in Ireland. You have
tech learning environment to support both access to this wealth of medical history
collaborative and individual study. and the opportunity to engage with these
collections through exhibitions, visiting the
Student Events Clubs and Societies We can assist you in evaluating, using and Heritage Collections Reading Room and/
managing information, as this is an integral or undertaking research projects as part of
University life needs to be a healthy Our clubs and societies allow you to part of your studies. The library team the Research Summer School.
balance between study and recreation. become immersed in a mixed community supports this through curriculum sessions,
Your workload will be demanding, but of Irish and international students. While
we also want you to experience the full the academic programmes are demanding,
spectrum of life at RCSI. Our numerous it is essential that you take time away
clubs and societies are active throughout from the books to find a suitable study/
the year and there are always fantastic life balance. We have more than 35 active
student events to allow you to unwind after clubs and 40 active societies. There is truly
a busy week of study. something for everyone.
Some of the most memorable RCSI Extracurricular activities help you develop
moments happen outside the classroom. strong interpersonal skills, values and
During the year, you might raise vital funds attitudes. Our graduates often remind us of
for charity, achieve your sports goals and the importance of participating in student
go to the best parties in town. life and how it gave them the edge in their
The events calendar is packed all year postgraduate training and chosen careers.
round. Popular events include the
College Ball, International Food Night, the The student societies include drama, music,
Chocolate Ball and the Teddy Bear Hospital. photography and publishing. Our careers
There is also a month-long series of events societies include paediatrics, neuroscience,
as part of RCSI Cultural Diversity Month pathology and ophthalmology. Sports clubs
which showcases the culture, traditions, include archery, athletics and climbing
food, music and dance from RCSI students’ while team sports include soccer, rugby,
home countries. hockey and basketball. The full list of clubs
and societies is shown on the RCSI website.
Our rugby team travels to France each year
to compete against a Parisian medical
school and our runners have competed in
the Boston Marathon for over 20 years.
If you like the great outdoors, the RCSI
Climbing and Mountaineering Club
organises a number of members’ climbing
trips to some of the highest peaks in
Ireland.
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Fitness Centre
The sports and fitness centre spans two
floors and provides students with the very
best facilities to help balance academia
with a fit and healthy lifestyle. The extensive
opening hours mean that it is open when it
suits you, be it an early session to wake you
up, a lunchtime workout to invigorate your
afternoon’s study or a late-night routine to
finish your day.
The fitness centre caters for everyone, from
complete beginners to regular exercisers,
and is fitted out with premium gym
equipment. We also have a full intervarsity
regulation sports hall that can host many
indoor sports and is freely accessible to all
of our students.
Simulation Centre
The largest clinical simulation facility in The Clinical Simulation Centre contains a
Europe was opened in 2017 and is located virtual hospital, with wards, outpatients’
in our St. Stephen’s Green Campus. It was clinics and a full operating theatre and
built to ensure that RCSI can continue to trauma facility. This facility allows us to
graduate healthcare professionals with train our students using safe, structured
superior clinical skills, the teaching of and repeatable teaching models where
which has become challenged by changes students can develop confidence and
in how patients receive treatment in competence in their patient management
the hospital setting. Improvements in skills before engaging with real patients in
healthcare delivery have ensured that the hospital setting.
more and more patients receive medical
procedures on a day-case basis. This form of healthcare teaching represents
While these rapid procedures are a huge leap forward for clinical training
beneficial for the patient, they present not just in RCSI but also internationally,
a real challenge for medical schools, cementing RCSI’s place at the forefront of
particularly in training early clinical healthcare education.
and communication skills in clinical
environments where an increasing number
of patients are treated on a day-case basis.
This results in hospitals that are often filled
with patients who are older, more unwell
and therefore less suitable for students to
practice their early patient skills.
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Student Opportunities Student Medical Journal
As part of our mission to create well- The RCSI Student Medical Journal (SMJ)
rounded, clinically distinguished healthcare publishes student research, ranging from
professionals, we challenge our students to basic laboratory science and clinical
participate in academic opportunities and work to humanities analysis of medicine
extracurricular activities. There is a range of in society. The goal of the RCSI SMJ is to
opportunities open to you while studying at encourage student research, writing and
RCSI and participation can provide clarity submission for publication.
around the area of healthcare that you Publication in the journal ensures your
wish to pursue after graduation. research reaches a broad international
These activities will not only help to readership through its print and
build your skillset, but will also give your electronic versions (rcsismj.com).
professional career the best possible start.
Funded Research Opportunities
Research Electives
Research Summer School Each year, two Anatomy Summer
Studentships in an institutional
RCSI provides you with opportunities research laboratory are offered to RCSI
to undertake clinical and laboratory undergraduates. They are designed to
research as part of a medical research allow students to investigate aspects of
team. Participation is strongly encouraged anatomical research and its applications.
and you can take part from year 1 of your
studies. You have the opportunity to
Overseas Research Electives
work as part of a research team over an
8-week period while receiving a financial
Annually, a number of undergraduate
stipend from RCSI for your contribution.
RCSI students are funded to take part
On completion of your project, you will Photo Courtesy of Dr. Ben LaBrot, RCSI Class of 2006, Founder of The Floating Doctors
in two-month research programmes in
have the opportunity to present your
an Erasmus* country. This offers you
findings at the RCSI Annual Research
the perfect opportunity to enhance your
Symposium, which takes place in April
international experience of work and
each year. Students can receive awards
student life in another European country.
for their research both at national and Clinical Electives
international meetings in addition to
*The Erasmus Programme is a European
having their research published in medical Participation in clinical electives is very Clinical electives are allocated and
Union (EU) student exchange programme.
and scientific journals. beneficial to students entering their managed by a dedicated and highly
final years at RCSI. Through a network experienced team. They will provide
of strategic partnerships, including you with advice throughout the process
Johns Hopkins Hospital Group, Columbia and administrative support during the
University Medical Center and the Mayo application time window.
Clinic, the university offers a significant
number of overseas clinical elective
opportunities for students.
Electives are an enriching experience for
students who work with patients in some
of the world’s leading hospitals.
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Student Welfare
The RCSI collaborative elective programme is a unique opportunity for RCSI is committed to helping you achieve Our student scheme also helps you source
RCSI students to gain clinical experience in North America and Canada. your academic and professional goals. the most appropriate health insurance plan
As part of this initiative, I had the privilege of completing an oncology We recognise, however, that at times on a reduced annual premium.
clerkship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. This elective involved students can face personal challenges
during their training. Mental Health
significant responsibility with day-to-day patient care and clinical
decision-making. Although daunting at first, the team at Johns Hopkins Welfare Team As you learn about human systems, it is
provided me with continuous support and guidance throughout the important you appreciate that you too are
placement including daily one-to-one teaching sessions. This programme Our dedicated welfare team provides direct a human system and may be vulnerable
confidential support, guidance and referral
is a fantastic opportunity to advance your clinical acumen while also when one element is underperforming or
to specialist services. When required, not working correctly. For this reason, RCSI
providing an opportunity to travel and make connections for your future interventions are designed to promote and places a special emphasis on our students’
career. The professional and clinical skills embedded in RCSI students have restore student well-being. This service professional obligation to actively manage
an international translatability that will allow you to excel and enjoy all your works collaboratively and pro-actively with their personal health during their academic
international electives. you to promote positive behaviours and and clinical training.
develop personal strategies that empower
you to self-manage and sustain your well- If any of our students experience mental
Alice Talbot,
being in future professional practice. health challenges, help is available 24/7.
Clinical Elective,
Health Care
Johns Hopkins Baltimore
All undergraduate students of RCSI
(including Graduate Entry Medicine
students) are entitled to free General
Practice consultations at our on-campus
medical centre.
16 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 17Education and
Clinical Network
4
3
WHERE
1 Co. Dublin 6 Co. Westmeath 2
2 Co. Louth 7 Co. Galway
3 Co. Cavan 8 Co. Kilkenny
6 5
4 Co. Fermanagh 9 Co. Waterford
5 Co. Meath
7 1
RCSI Hospitals Group
8
As an RCSI student, you will attend a wide
variety of public, private and specialist
teaching hospitals and clinical sites where 9
you will learn to hone your clinical and
professional skills.
This is an overview of the RCSI teaching
hospitals and clinical sites:
1 Beaumont Hospital is the largest 1 The Rotunda Hospital was founded
academic teaching hospital in the RCSI in 1745 and is the oldest continuously
Hospitals Group. Emergency and acute care operating maternity hospital in the world.
services are provided across 54 medical The hospital delivers approximately 9,000
specialities and Beaumont Hospital is a babies annually and provides pregnancy,
designated Cancer Centre and the Regional neonatal and gynaecological care.
Treatment Centre for Ear, Nose and Throat
(ENT) and Gastroenterology. 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital provides
Beaumont Hospital is also the National acute medical and surgical services as well
Referral Centre for Neurosurgery and as maternity services to Louth, Meath and
Neurology, Renal Transplantation and the surrounding areas including parts of
Cochlear Implantation. north county Dublin.
1 Connolly Hospital is a major teaching 2 Louth County Hospital provides acute
and health-promoting hospital. and community care services to the
Services include a 24-hour Emergency population of Louth, Meath and Monaghan.
Department, acute medical and surgical
services, acute psychiatric services, long- 3 Cavan & Monaghan Hospital provides
stay residential care, day care, out-patient acute and community care services to the
care plus diagnostic and therapeutic and population of both counties and extends to
support services. counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim.
RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 19Affiliated, Specialist and
Private Hospitals and
Clinical Sites
1 The National Maternity Hospital 1 Blackrock Clinic is the leading and 1 ReproMed Ireland provides an IVF
provides obstetrics, gynaecology and longest-established private hospital and unit in Dublin as well as fertility clinics
neonatal services and delivers more than clinic in Ireland. The clinic has consistently in Dublin, Cork, Drogheda, Kilkenny and
9,000 babies each year. built an unparalleled reputation in Limerick.
new High-Tech surgical procedures,
1 The Coombe Women & Infants medical treatments and ground-breaking 1 SIMS provides some of the most
University Hospital provides diagnostics. advanced and successful testing
comprehensive care for women and technology and IVF treatments to patients.
infants at local, regional and national 1 Beacon Hospital is one of the most
levels and delivers approximately 9,000 advanced private hospitals in Europe, 4 The South West Acute Hospital,
babies each year. with over 1,300 consultants, nurses and Enniskillen, delivers a wide range of
healthcare professionals. It provides services including general medicine,
1 Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin 24-hour world-class acute-care services, surgery, maternity and paediatric medicine
is an acute paediatric hospital. Major including orthopaedics, physiotherapy, and is part of the Western Trust.
specialities at the hospital today include cardiology, women’s health, urology,
neonatal and paediatric surgery, neurology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, 5 Our Lady’s Hospital Navan is part of the
neurosurgery, nephrology, orthopaedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT, Louth/Meath Hospital Group and provides
ENT and plastic surgery. neurology, general surgery, comprehensive general acute hospital services and
cancer care and emergency medicine. orthopaedic services to the region.
1 The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
is a public teaching hospital in Dublin. It is 1 The Bon Secours Private Hospital 6 Regional Hospital Mullingar provides
the National Referral Centre for both eye, Dublin is an independent acute-care a range of acute and specialist services to
ear, nose and throat disorders and provides hospital in Glasnevin, Dublin, providing the population of Westmeath, Longford and
specialist care in ophthalmology. medical care to patients from Dublin and the wider community.
across Ireland since 1951.
1 Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital 7 Galway Clinic is a state-of-the-art,
is Ireland’s major centre for elective 1 Hermitage Medical Clinic is a 112-bed 146-bed hospital that provides 24-hour
orthopaedic surgery and the largest private hospital in Lucan providing medical, healthcare services. Here, more than 140
dedicated orthopaedic hospital in the surgical and advanced radiotherapy care highly skilled physicians and surgeons
country. to patients supported by the very latest cover a wide variety of specialities.
medical technology and most advanced
1 The National Rehabilitation Hospital diagnostic equipment. 8 St Luke’s General Hospital
provides complex specialist rehabilitation Carlow-Kilkenny is a large hospital
services to patients who require specialist 1 Cluain Mhuire Service is a community- providing acute healthcare services.
medical rehabilitation. based adult mental health service covering
a population of over 175,000 in the Dublin 9 University Hospital Waterford provides
1 St. Colmcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown South East region. general medical, surgical and maternity
provides a range of services to a diverse care. It also provides the following
population covering South County Dublin 1 Mental Health Services are provided speciality services: cardiology, trauma
and County Wicklow. Services include an through the HSE across all regions. orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology,
injury unit, medical assessment unit, acute nephrology, rheumatology, urology, vascular
medical in-patient services, day surgery, 1 St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services surgery, ENT and neonatology, radiology,
outpatient care and diagnostic services. is Ireland’s largest, independent, pathology and microbiology.
not-for-profit mental health service.
It provides both community and outpatient
care through its Dean Clinics and day-
patient services through the Wellness and
Recovery Centre.
20 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 21New Mill Street accommodation
Living Space
When it comes to accommodation, there a community of students in the same
are options to live both on or off-campus. situation. While taking on the practical
Our on-campus accommodation at Mercer responsibilities of living independently, you
Court and New Mill Street is popular with also have a wonderful opportunity to forge
students who are joining university for new friendships and networks.
the first time, particularly students from
overseas. Some of our Graduate Entry students prefer
to live off-campus and we have a dedicated
On-campus accommodation provides you Student Services team to ensure you will
with an easier transition into life away find suitable accommodation in Dublin.
from home and ensures you are part of
Mercer Court accommodation New Mill Street accommodation
RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 234. What You Will Become Choose RCSI for a
life that can lead you
anywhere
Career Development
At RCSI, we see our role as more than and advise you, depending on your goals.
providing you with an education. We offer one-to-one appointments, along
Joining RCSI is just the start of your career with small and large group briefings in
and we offer many career supports during addition to workshops tailored to your
your time with us to help you achieve career aspirations.
your ambitions.
Career Discovery
Career Support
Passport for Success is an RCSI initiative
As a specialised healthcare university, that helps you integrate into life in Dublin
we have a career development team that and understand what contributes to your
helps you to identify, map and action your academic success.
pathway into your future healthcare career.
Every year, we work with you to plan your
Our mission is focused on helping you future career. We provide access to one-to-
identify your career goals and supporting one sessions as well as careers workshops
you while you acquire the skills, knowledge at important decision-making periods
and capabilities needed to achieve them. of your education cycle. The programme
We want to empower you to respond, plan also advises on personal effectiveness,
and take advantage of the opportunities professionalism and exam revision. Your journey will
that are available in the ever-evolving
global healthcare sector. To achieve this, follow in the path of
we work in partnership with RCSI staff former students
and a wide range of organisations around
the world.
Mentor Network Global Graduates
Seventy percent of our student body comes
from abroad. So, when planning your The RCSI Mentor Network is a unique Alumni Network
career overseas we ensure that our faculty interactive portal where senior clinical
and the career support team work together students can connect directly with alumni The RCSI Alumni Network comprises
with you to ensure you are as competitive working in careers that may be of interest leading health practitioners and
an international candidate as possible. We to them. This initiative helps you to make researchers in over 97 countries. In these
work with you to develop a career strategy informed career decisions as you move countries, our alumni are often directing
from undergraduate education to excellent national health policies, heading surgery at
post-graduate training opportunities in top-tier hospitals, breaking new scientific
healthcare settings throughout the world. ground in disease prevention, and bringing
You can reach out to alumni to get advice healthcare to the regions where it is
and learn how best to succeed in your needed most. When you graduate, you join
chosen career path. Our mentors are in this global network of leading healthcare
North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and professionals actively working towards
beyond. better patient outcomes across the world.
24 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 25Alumni Profiles International Citizenship Volunteering
Programme
The International Citizenship Programme The REACH RCSI Programme is a unique
encourages you to reflect on and develop community outreach and access
the skills, values and attitudes you will programme that promotes recreation,
need to work effectively in a culturally education and community health.
diverse healthcare environment. This Students are encouraged to participate
structured self-directed programme in various initiatives throughout the year
empowers you to avail of the rich multi- which include a second-level education
Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, Dr Houriya Kazim, cultural opportunities for self-development homework club, science workshops and
Medicine, Class of 2006 Medicine, Class of 1988 through enriching extracurricular activities, sports and health programmes.
Co-Founder, The Floating Doctors. Breast Surgeon at interacting with others from diverse These initiatives enhance the life
The Floating Doctors provide Well Woman Clinic, UAE. backgrounds, and formally reflecting on chances of young students from socially
healthcare, education & community Dr Kazim was the first female your personal development through these disadvantaged areas who are traditionally
development to underserved surgeon in the UAE and founded activities, supported by staff mentors. underrepresented at university level
communities as well as emergency “Brest Friends”, the only breast education.
medical care in remote settings. cancer support group in Dubai. If you successfully demonstrate an
‘International Outlook’ in these areas, Approximately 50 RCSI students, from all
the programme leads to an International programmes, volunteer each year. You can
Citizenship Award. help by leading teams, encouraging the
children taking part and running a variety
of events and sports activities.
Dr Alan Moss, Ms Fatima Rustom,
Medicine, Class of 1997 Pharmacy, Class of 2008
Associate Professor of Medicine at Pharmacy Director at the Communicable
Harvard Medical School. Disease Center (CDC) in Qatar.
Consultant gastroenterologist at Beth CDC is dedicated to the diagnosis,
Israel Deaconess Medical Center in treatment and prevention of infectious
Boston, and Director of diseases as well as education and
Translational Research. research, with a focus on tuberculosis
(TB), respiratory diseases and other
infectious diseases.
Ms Avril Copeland,
Physiotherapy, Class of 2010
CEO and co-founder of Innerstrength,
an eHealth company that develops
digital tools which facilitate health
professionals and patients to work
together for the prevention and
treatment of chronic conditions.
26 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 27Begin your
journey at RCSI
and join us in
Leading the
World to Better
Health.
RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 295. Our Programmes
Medicine — Undergraduate Year 1 Semester 1
In Year 1, you will learn about the
Fundamentals of Biomedicine and Pharmacology
normal body structure and function,
including anatomy dissection. Introduction to Professional Clinical Practice
RCSI is committed to producing clinically skilled doctors You are also introduced to Musculoskeletal Biology
NFQ: Level 8 with the most relevant and robust experience required professional clinical practice and
Award: MB, BCh, BAO, (NUI & RCSI) contact with patients. Cardio Respiratory Biology
to work in today’s health systems. Throughout your
LRCPI & LRCSI
Awarding Body:
time at RCSI, you have the opportunity to develop your
clinical, communication and professional skills in a safe, Tutorials and practicals serve
National University of Ireland
to reinforce and enhance your
simulated environment in Europe’s largest and most
understanding of the fundamental
Year 1 Semester 2
modern clinical simulation facility and by training in
concepts covered in lectures and Gastrointestinal Biology
Ireland’s leading hospitals. test your basic understanding
We also provide you with many opportunities to build through applied problems in a Nervous System Biology
your career outside of the classroom through research practical context. Renal and Endocrine Biology
and clinical electives as well as sub-internships.
Introduction to Professional Clinical Practice
Foundation Year Semester 1
During Foundation Year at RCSI, you Fundamentals of Medical Physics
study the principles of foundation
Fundamentals of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
sciences, communication and how
to work as part of a team. Fundamentals of Human Biology
Musculoskeletal Nervous, Skin, Special Senses, Reproduction &
You obtain a solid grounding
Endocrine Systems
in the biomedical sciences and
professionalism plus the necessary Cardiovascular, GIT, Immune, Excretory & Respiratory Systems
IT skills to operate efficiently
Professionalism in the Health Sciences
within the College’s virtual learning
environment (VLE). Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
This prepares you for success in
both your future medical studies Foundation Year Semester 2
and career.
Diseases, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
Musculoskeletal Nervous, Skin, Special Senses, Reproduction &
Endocrine Systems
Cardiovascular, GIT, Immune, Excretory & Respiratory Systems
Professionalism in the Health Sciences
Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
30 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 31Year 2 Semester 1 Year 3 Semester 1 - 2
Year 2 of the medicine programme Foundations in Microbiology In Year 3, half of your time will be Clinical Medicine & Surgery
focuses on the abnormal bodily spent in a hospital setting attached
Foundations in Pathology Evidence-Based Health
functions. Semester 1 is primarily to clinical teams. You will also be
based in Beaumont Hospital and Immunology & Skin provided with opportunities to Health Psychology
involves teaching from a wide variety complete a selected research project
Respiratory Disease Musculoskeletal & Ocular Disease
of specialties, including Clinical and undertake modules focused on
Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology, evidence-based health, population- Public and International Health
Professionalism, Therapeutics in based health, quality improvement, Student Selected Project
addition to the medical and surgical Year 2 Semester 2 leadership and precision medicine.
sub-specialties. Teaching includes Tomorrow’s Health Professionals
lectures, small-group tutorials, Gastrointestinal Disease
workshops, case-based multi-
disciplinary teaching sessions with
Nervous System Disease Year 4 Semester 1 - 2
various hospital specialists, clinical Renal & Endocrine Disease In years 4 and 5, you are attached Medicine & Surgery (ENT)
skills, interprofessional education with
Cardiovascular Disease on a rotational basis for 7 weeks and
the School of Pharmacy and online General Practice
participate fully with clinical teams in
technology-enhanced learning. Psychiatry
both urban and rural settings.
The foundations of microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You will be fully immersed in the
pathology and immunology introduce Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine
specialties of General Practice
the essential building blocks so you
(learn alongside a general practitioner
can manage patients with infection
in a GP surgery), Paediatrics (you will
and disease appropriately.
be placed in one of the Paediatric units
After that, students work through the
throughout the country), Obstetrics
different body systems where the
and Gynaecology (you will be attached
focus is on disease of each system,
to a Maternity Unit and expected to
its diagnosis, management and
assist on the labour ward), Psychiatry
prevention.
(you will attend a Psychiatry service
under the supervision of a local
Inter-professional, case-based
psychiatric service). In the Medicine
teaching with the RCSI School
and Surgery rotation, you will also
of Pharmacy takes place in the
have the opportunity to enhance
cardiovascular module. This involves
your prescribing skills and undertake
both undergraduate medical and
placements in Otolaryngology and
pharmacy students collaborating in
Ophthalmology.
small groups to effectively devise an
appropriate management plan for Year 5 Semester 1 - 2
a patient with a complex infection
(endocarditis) and learn their The final year prepares the student Medicine and Surgery
distinct collaborative roles in patient towards becoming a working clinician.
management. This year provides you with significant
clinical exposure via attachments,
electives and the sub-internship,
through which you are trained and
assessed as you undertake the roles
of the near-graduating doctor. This
clinical experience runs in parallel
with a teaching programme focused on
knowledge and skills in these areas.
Preparation for practice in medicine
and surgery will occur in our major
teaching hospitals, including 25% of
elective modules in disciplines and on
locations of your choosing.
32 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 33Graduate Entry Medicine
My experience at RCSI has surpassed all of my expectations.
Being one of the world’s only specialist health sciences university with a
RCSI was the first medical school in the Republic of Ireland to
unique clinical simulation facility, it offers us a unique healthcare learning
NFQ: Level 8 introduce a Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) programme in 2006,
environment to learn and practice clinical skills. Award: MB, BCh, BAO, (NUI & RCSI) enabling students from a range of undergraduate backgrounds
LRCPI & LRCSI
From the moment I arrived at RCSI, I have been offered a huge range of Awarding Body:
to study medicine.
opportunities such as attendance at workshops and conferences and support National University of Ireland This accelerated programme is designed for students with an
undergraduate degree who wish to return to education and
structures such as the Compass Team and Student Services which have made
pursue a career in medicine.
the whole process of moving to a new environment a lot less overwhelming.
Everyone is busy concentrating on our studies but we also make sure to find
Year 1 Semester 1
time for extra-curricular activities. RCSI has over 70 clubs and societies and I
have participated in volleyball, running, the Middle Eastern Society and more Year 1 of the programme is delivered Fundamentals of Biomedicine
thus far. These societies gave me the opportunity to meet students from a through systems-based modules,
Musculoskeletal Biology
teaching you about how the body
wide range of backgrounds, speeding up the process of making friends and works in the healthy state. Blood: Haematology and Immunology
settling into life in Dublin.
Molecular Medicine
Surgical grand rounds, weekly cases
and clinical skills training provide Health, Behaviour and Patient Safety
Saleh Aljundi, clinical context in the 1st semester.
In the second semester, students
Gastrointestinal Biology
Saudi Arabia, attend hospital placements on Clinical Competencies
Wednesday afternoons providing an
Medicine opportunity for application of their
clinical skills.
Year 1 Semester 2
Cardiorespiratory System
After end-of-year exams, you will
also complete a hospital placement Renal and Endocrine Biology
for the month of June.
Nervous System Biology
Evidence-Based Health/Public Health & Epidemiology
Clinical Competencies
Clinical Attachment
Year 2 Semester 1
Again in Year 2, the programme is Cardiology
delivered through systems-based
Respiratory
modules but during this year you
gain an understanding of the basic Gastrointestinal and Hepatology
pathological and microbiological
Clinical competencies
principles underlying human
disease, along with detailed
teaching on clinical aspects of
relevant human conditions within
each module.
Each module comprises small-
group tutorials encompassing
weekly cases, clinical skills
(including relevant history-taking
and examination) and radiology.
34 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 35Simulation scenarios using our
state-of-the-art simulators also Year 2 Semester 2
facilitate clinical teaching. As a GEM student from the U.S., one of the most endearing aspects of RCSI
Renal, Endocrine, Genitourinary and Breast is the collaborative atmosphere. From day one, support was only ever a
During Year 2, you complete two
one-month clinical attachments that
Central Nervous System and Locomotors WhatsApp message away. I found that rather than a sense of oppressive
provide you with the opportunity Haematolymphoid and Tropical Medicine competition, there is a sense of community as the students are all working
to become an active member of a to succeed together. The small-group teaching method in GEM means that
Clinical competencies
clinical team within the hospital,
and learn about the multiple we are learning in a very supportive environment and get regular feedback.
aspects of patient management Coupled with the world-class professors and a vastly diverse student
within this setting. population, RCSI is truly special in that it prepares you not only to become an
Year 3 Semester 1 - 2 excellent physician and team member, but also a true global citizen. Being
Years 3 and 4 of the GEM programme
able to pop over to Barcelona on a long weekend isn’t too bad either!
are delivered in RCSI affiliated Rotations:
teaching hospitals located
Christopher Woodward,
Medicine & Surgery (ENT)
throughout Ireland, providing you
with different learning opportunities. Paediatrics and Neonatal
You are attached on a rotational
basis for 7 weeks and participate
General Practice USA, GEM
fully with the clinical teams in both Psychiatry
urban and rural settings.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You will be fully immersed in the
specialties of General Practice (learn
alongside a general practitioner in
a GP surgery), Paediatrics (you will
be placed in one of the Paediatric Year 4 Semester 1 - 2
units throughout the country),
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (you Rotations:
will be attached to a Maternity Unit Medicine & Surgery
and expected to assist on the labour
ward), Psychiatry (you will attend
a Psychiatry service under the
supervision of a local psychiatric
service). In the Medicine and
Surgery rotation, you will also have
the opportunity to enhance your
prescribing skills and undertake
placements in Otolaryngology and
Ophthalmology.
The final year prepares the student
towards becoming a working
clinician. This year provides you
with significant clinical exposure
via attachments, electives and the
sub-internship, through which you
are trained and assessed as you
undertake the roles of the near-
graduating doctor. This clinical
experience runs in parallel with a
teaching programme focused on
knowledge and skills in these areas.
36 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 37Pharmacy Year 2 Semester 1
Year 2 is wholly integrated Respiratory Health: Medicines and Patient Care
RCSI’s 5-year globally recognised MPharm programme offers around the organ systems model
Musculoskeletal and Haematological Health:
NFQ: Level 9 you a range of career options in areas such as community introduced in Year 1.
Medicines and Patient Care
Award: MPharm (NUI, RCSI) and hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, medical
Awarding Body: The actions, interactions and use Central Nervous System: Medicines and Patient Care
National University of Ireland
research and development, regulation and academia.
of medicines and pharmaceutical
Clinically focused from the outset, the patient is at the core Professional Development 2
care are all delivered through this
of everything you learn from first year right through to final integrated, systems-based approach.
year. You will have the opportunity to develop these clinical There is an emphasis on the
and professional skills while studying alongside your future pharmacist as a caregiver.
colleagues in Medicine and Physiotherapy, ensuring the Year 2 Semester 2
multidisciplinary nature of patient care is reflected in your
education at RCSI. Immunology: Defence and Management Response
Infection: Optimising Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Sensory and Protective Structures: Health and Potential
Year 1 Semester 1 for External Delivery
Year 1 is an introduction to the Pharmacist: Beginning the Professional Journey Health, Professional Development 2
foundation material that provides Body and Function
you with the fundamental skills
Physical and Chemical Properties of Drugs and
and knowledge in basic science and
practice. their Dosage Forms 1
Year 3 Semester 1
Professional Development 1
You will also be introduced to the Year 3 continues with the systems- The Liver and Kidney: Health, Function and Medicines Handling
systems-based modules which are based model of teaching. You
delivered by multidisciplinary teams. The Endocrine System: Hormones as Signals and Regulators
will extend your knowledge and
Year 1 Semester 2 experience of the actions and Men’s and Women’s Health: Tailored Care
interactions of medicines, and
Professional Development 3
pharmaceutical care.
Gastrointestinal Health: Medicines and Patient Care
Cardiovascular Health: Medicines and Patient Care You will participate in a series
Physical and Chemical Properties of Drugs and of Rotational Hospital Pharmacy
their Dosage Forms 2
Placements (RHPP) across a range Year 3 Semester 2
of hospital sites. As part of RHPPs,
Professional Development 1 you will undertake Mental Health Stages of Life: The Changing Body and Medicines Handling
First Aid training, an International
evidence-based programme. Cancer: Prevention and Control
The Drug Life Cycle: Discovery and Beyond
You will have the opportunity to
Professional Development 3
participate in elective placements,
which take place in Ireland and
countries such as China, Japan and
the US.
38 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 39Year 4 Semester 1
My journey at RCSI has been nothing short of phenomenal.
The pharmacy practice placement Online module: Organisation and Management Skills
I am passionate about diversity so one of the main attractions of RCSI for me
runs throughout the first semester
Online module: Professional Skills Development was the diverse international community. From year one on the programme,
of Year 4, and you are based entirely
off campus during this time. Online module: Professional Practice we were practicing clinical skills and participated in patient consultation labs.
Professional Development 4 The lectures are well structured and you learn the value of teamwork across all
The second semester comprises
12 direct-contact teaching weeks, healthcare professions. I also had the opportunity to take part in research with
1 week of revision and 2 weeks of the Health Research Board through the Research Summer School organised
examinations. You will have an in the college, which was a fantastic learning experience. In third year, you
opportunity to select an optional
module designed to reflect your Year 4 Semester 2 complete a mental health first aid training course which is unique to RCSI’s
special interests in Semester 2. School of Pharmacy.
Global and Population Health
You also complete a research Elective Module – Students choose 1 elective from 6 available Besides learning from some of the best in their respective fields, you also
project as part of the ‘Scientific
Research Skills’ module. Scientific Research Skills get to learn about different cultures from all over the world. I have had the
Professional Development 4 opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as joining different
clubs and societies. I was President of the Caribbean African Society in my
second year in college which I really enjoyed! Overall, my RCSI experience has
been amazing and I would not trade it for anything in the world.
Year 5 Semester 1
The MPharm year of the programme Patient Care and Society Chiamaka Chiedozie,
concentrates on preparing you
for practice. The placements in
Decision-Making in Complex Care
Nigeria, Pharmacy
both Years 4 and 5 give you an Leadership in Pharmacy: Building the Future
opportunity to engage with a range Professional Development 5
of employers across a spectrum of
practice settings. You participate in
3 taught modules during the first
semester while also completing
Professional Development 5. Year 5 Semester 2
From January to August, you will
be on patient-facing placements. Online module: Supply of Medicines and Organisation
This is your final opportunity and Management Skills
to cement the knowledge, skills
and competence you have been Online module: Leading the Safe and Rational Use of Medicine
acquiring since Year 1. Online module: Professional Practice and Public Health
Online module: Clinical Research Skills Professional Development 5
Year 5 concludes with the
Professional Registration
Examination (PRE).
40 RCSI, LEADING THE WORLD TO BETTER HEALTH 41Physiotherapy Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 provides you with a sound Anatomy
Our internationally recognised RCSI Physiotherapy programme base of scientific knowledge
Neuromusculoskeletal I
NFQ: Level 8 is designed to provide you with training, education and that underpins the practice
Award: BSc (Hons) (NUI, RCSI) of physiotherapy. You gain an Physiology
rehabilitation in a variety of clinical settings. Our small
Awarding Body: understanding of the structure, Methods of Enquiry
National University of Ireland class sizes provide you with access to hands-on, one-to-one
function and inter-relationship
practical and clinical training with academic staff. You will study Physics
of systems in the human body by
alongside your future colleagues in Medicine and Pharmacy, studying Anatomy and Physiology.
ensuring the multidisciplinary nature of patient care is
reflected in your education. Year 1 also focuses on acquisition
As an RCSI Physiotherapy graduate, you will be career ready of the knowledge and basic skills
and in high demand with a highly portable degree. required to assess and treat people
with common musculoskeletal Year 1 Semester 2
conditions.
Neuromusculoskeletal II
Neuroscience Anatomy
Foundation Year Semester 1
Health, Behaviour and Patient Safety
Foundation Year provides you with Fundamentals of Medical Physics
Professional Development I
a solid grounding in the biomedical
Fundamentals of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
sciences and professionalism plus Clinical Placement 1
the necessary IT skills to operate Fundamentals of Human Biology
effectively within the University’s
Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Skin, Special Senses,
virtual learning environment (VLE).
Reproduction and Endocrine Systems
The course is delivered as a series Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Gastrointestinal
of stand-alone 5-credit modules and Excretory Systems Year 2 Semester 1
taught in a single semester, and
Professionalism in the Health Sciences Year 2 builds on what you have Advanced Musculoskeletal I
integrated, systems-based modules,
delivered across 2 semesters. The Biomedical Laboratory Sciences already studied by further
Neuroscience Psychology
Introduction to Physiotherapy consolidating the knowledge and
Practice module provides you with skills of physiotherapy practice. Respiratory/Cardiovascular I
an appreciation of the array of Neurology I
The focus this year is on the
clinical specialties and settings in Foundation Year Semester 2 application and analysis of Professional Development II
which physiotherapists work. It also
presents the first opportunity for a problems and their effects in core Clinical Placement 2
Disease Diagnostics and Therapeutics clinical areas, e.g. cardiovascular/
clinical visit.
Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice respiratory, neurology and
Elective opportunities facilitate your musculoskeletal.
Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Skin, Special Senses,
growing awareness of the crucial
Reproduction and Endocrine Systems
roles that communication, culture, You gain an understanding of the Year 2 Semester 2
collaboration, critical thinking, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Gastrointestinal research process and develop an
medical ethics, information literacy, and Excretory Systems ability to appraise and evaluate Advanced Musculoskeletal II
project management and self- research and scientific literature.
Professionalism in the Health Sciences Blocks of clinical education Respiratory/Cardiovascular II
reflection play in the professional
practice of physiotherapy. They Biomedical Laboratory Sciences alternate with academic modules in Neurology II
also provide students with an a variety of clinical settings. In the
clinical environment, you develop Research Methods I
opportunity to work collectively
with the Medicine and Pharmacy an understanding of the context of Clinical Placement 3
students. physiotherapy practice.
Clinical Placement 4
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