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About University <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The <strong>royal college of surgeons in ireland</strong> (<strong>rcsi</strong>) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as <strong>rcsi university of medicine and health sciences</strong>. It was established in 1784 as the national body for the surgical branch of medicine in ireland, with a role in supervision of training, and as of 2021 provides a broad range of medical education in multiple countries.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Rcsi's main campus is situated on </span><a title="St. Stephen's Green" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen%27s_Green"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">st. Stephen's green</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> and york street in central </span><a title="Dublin" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dublin</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> and incorporates schools of </span><a title="Medicine" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicine"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">medicine</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><a href="https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/about/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/school-of-pharmacy-and-biomolecular-sciences"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">pharmacy and biomolecular sciences</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><a title="Physiotherapy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiotherapy"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">physiotherapy</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><a href="https://www.rcsi.com/sph"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">population health</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, </span><a href="https://www.rcsi.com/dentistry"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">dentistry</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> and </span><a title="Nursing" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">nursing and midwifery</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in a number of healthcare fields.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Rcsi is ranked fifth in the world for sdg3 good health and well-being in the impact rankings 2024 </span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">the the university impact rankings recognise universities around the world for their social and economic impact based on the united nations' 17 </span><a title="Sustainable Development Goals" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_Development_Goals"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">sustainable development goals</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (sdgs).</span></p>

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Admission Eligibility <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Dmission eligibility for the royal college of surgeons in ireland (rcsi) depends on the program. </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Undergraduate medicine</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Applicants must meet the following requirements: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have a minimum of 480 points in the irish leaving certificate </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have a minimum of an o6/h7 in irish, english, mathematics, and a third language </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have a minimum of a h4 in chemistry and a h4 in either physics or biology </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Graduate entry medicine</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Applicants must meet the following requirements:</strong> </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have a minimum undergraduate cgpa of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have a minimum mcat of 503 or minimum gamsat of 60 </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo7; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have completed their degree program prior to august of the year of entry </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Medical doctorate (md)</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Applicants must meet the following requirements: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo8; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have an mb/bao/bch or equivalent medical degree </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo9; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Have completed a minimum of a one-year internship </li> </ul> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo10; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Be eligible for full registration with the irish medical council </li> </ul> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Other requirements may include: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Proof of english language proficiency</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Certified copies of academic transcripts</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Non-academic references</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A copy of passport</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A passport-style photograph</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Garda vetting</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Academic references</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Scholarship <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The royal college of surgeons in ireland (rcsi) offers several scholarships for medical students, including the consilio manuque medicine scholarship and the aim high medicine scholarship. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Consilio manuque medicine scholarship</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Awarded to the student with the highest combined score on the irish leaving certificate and hpat </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Worth €25,000, divided across the duration of the undergraduate program </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Open to non-eu students who are self-funding and have been accepted to the graduate entry medicine or direct entry medicine programs </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Aim high medicine scholarship </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Open to irish leaving certificate students</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Part of the ireland healthcare aim high scholarship program</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Other scholarships 1916 bursary, traveller and roma communities access scholarship, ireland healthcare aim high graduate entry medicine scholarship, kiran pathak pharmacy scholarship, and uversity scholarship. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Rcsi also offers scholarships for international medical graduates, including scholarships for general surgery and trauma and orthopedic surgery</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Documents Required for Admission <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The documents required for admission to the royal college of surgeons in ireland (rcsi) depend on the program you're applying for. These documents may include: </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Transcripts</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Certified copies of academic transcripts, including english language transcripts </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Passport</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A copy of your passport that shows your name, nationality, and date of birth </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Photograph</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A passport-sized photograph </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Personal statement</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A statement that discusses your motivations for applying and your ability to do the program </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>References</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Non-academic references and contact details for confidential academic referees </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Evidence of english competency</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Proof that you are proficient in english, such as an ielts, oet, toefl, or pte score </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Curriculum vitae</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A recent cv that lists relevant clinical or research experience </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Documents that reflect your life experience</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Documents that show your work, life balance, extracurricular activities, and relevant work or voluntary experience </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Irish leaving certificate</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Transcripts of your irish leaving certificate, including a minimum number of subjects and points </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You may also need to attend an admissions interview.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Why Choose University <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc uP58nb" data-hveid="CAwQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQo_EKegQIDBAB"><strong><span role="heading" aria-level="2">Benefits of studying at the Royal College of Surgeons</span></strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <ul data-hveid="CCIQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQm_YKegQIIhAB"> <li><span data-huuid="13155850535878254381"><strong>Career development</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="13155850535878252766">Develop your skills and knowledge through advanced training and exposure to a variety of cases<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="305592a1-33dd-44f9-b232-60d56a24b16f" data-uuids="13155850535878254381,13155850535878252766"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBkQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIGRAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="13155850535878253632"><strong>Research opportunities</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="13155850535878252017">Explore new treatments and techniques in your field<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="721ae653-72f2-465b-a1e1-4df881262c56" data-uuids="13155850535878253632,13155850535878252017"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBoQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIGhAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="13155850535878252883"><strong>Networking</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="13155850535878251268">Connect with other surgeons, healthcare professionals, and organizations<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="220fc385-d5da-4e4e-8982-6b2c1ab806ab" data-uuids="13155850535878252883,13155850535878251268"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBwQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIHBAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="13155850535878252134"><strong>International mobility</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="13155850535878250519">Work in different countries and regions<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="a5a60cf3-d64c-438e-9429-0a36c9e58c4f" data-uuids="13155850535878252134,13155850535878250519"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBgQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIGBAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="13155850535878251385"><strong>Career-focused education</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="13155850535878253866">Get the resources and guidance you need to plan your career<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="4bbb46a8-4b74-44ec-9286-eb57e08206b4" data-uuids="13155850535878251385,13155850535878253866"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBsQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIGxAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="_4X21Z8PDGY6NseMPyb3FkAM_22"></div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc uP58nb" data-hveid="CCcQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQo_EKegQIJxAB"><strong><span data-huuid="17070343332196059295"><span role="heading" aria-level="2">Benefits of becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons</span><span class="UV3uM"> </span></span></strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <ul data-hveid="CD8QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQm_YKegQIPxAB"> <li><span data-huuid="17070343332196060908"><strong>Exam preparation</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="17070343332196058715">Get help with MRCS Part A and other exams<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="81f316e3-b611-4051-bf27-c0e2ee0f2d2f" data-uuids="17070343332196060908,17070343332196058715"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CDoQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIOhAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="17070343332196058425"><strong>Career development</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="17070343332196060328">Attend workshops on interview skills and other career development topics<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="677c26c4-6ee8-4192-9092-27a88876ffff" data-uuids="17070343332196058425,17070343332196060328"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CDMQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIMxAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="17070343332196060038"><strong>Research</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="17070343332196057845">Participate in awards, grants, and bursaries<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="dc97b9b9-df80-4388-b03d-c37d62f93246" data-uuids="17070343332196060038,17070343332196057845"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CDQQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQINBAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="17070343332196057555"><strong>Support and representation</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="17070343332196059458">Get support from networks like Women in Surgery and Pride in Surgery<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="9a0b11ce-2444-4683-a60d-76f0ff3892db" data-uuids="17070343332196057555,17070343332196059458"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CDsQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiDuKPAkc-LAxWORmwGHcleETIQ3fYKegQIOxAB"> <div class="niO4u"> <div class="kHtcsd"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li><span data-huuid="17070343332196059168"><strong>Identity</strong>: </span><span data-huuid="17070343332196061071">Be part of a proud community with a voice in the college's strategy and decision making<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 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