Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) Medicine in Dublin Ireland | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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Dublin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
59,000
(c. USD68,499)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
RCSI ranks among the top global universities for health sciences education. Our medical alumni are in high demand, working as physicians in healthcare institutions spanning over 94 nations. We provide both five- and six-year medical degree programs at our central Dublin location. Review the admission criteria to determine which program suits your qualifications.
In the initial phase of RCSI's medical program, students establish a strong foundation in biomedical sciences. The curriculum covers human anatomy and physiology in healthy states, with hands-on anatomical studies conducted alongside surgical specialists and medical practitioners through regional cadaver dissections.
The middle years transition to exploring pathological conditions and disease processes. Students participate in diverse clinical skills laboratories, interactive small-group learning, and problem-based medical case studies. Significant training occurs within hospital environments working alongside healthcare teams. The concluding years involve intensive clinical rotations through various medical specialties.
RCSI focuses on developing highly competent physicians equipped with contemporary clinical expertise for modern healthcare systems. Throughout the program, students refine their medical, interpersonal, and professional competencies within controlled simulation settings.
Training occurs in Europe's most advanced clinical simulation center and Ireland's premier teaching hospitals. The curriculum extends beyond traditional classroom learning through research projects, clinical electives, and pre-internship experiences to enhance career readiness.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCE A Levels:-
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year): Applicants must present a minimum of three A-Level subjects with minimum grades of ABB to include the subject Chemistry and two other sciences from the group: Mathematics, Biology and Physics. All applicants must also have completed a minimum of six subjects at GCSE level, which must include a minimum Grade C in English and Mathematics.
Six-year entry route: Applicants who have completed three A-Levels but do not meet the above subject or grade requirements may be considered for the six-year entry route. Applicants must attain minimum grades of BBB preferably from the subjects Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology. A missing Science subject must have been taken at GCSE level with a minimum of Grade B attained.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:-
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year):
Applicants must present a minimum score of 36 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points). The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of six* subjects (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include Chemistry at Higher Level (with a minimum score of 5) and another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) or Mathematics at Higher Level. If Mathematics is presented with Chemistry at Higher Level, another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) must also be presented at Standard Level.
Six-year entry route: Applicants must present a minimum score of 33 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of six* subjects (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include English, Mathematics and at least one laboratory science subject (Chemistry, Biology or Physics).
Applicants whose first language is not English must present a minimum overall average score of 6.5 with no individual section lower than 6.0.in the Opens in new windowIELTS examination (academic stream). All IELTS test results must be less than two years old at the time of admission.
Irish Leaving Certificate: -
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year):Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x H4 (HC3) and 4 x O6/H7 (OD3)] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include a minimum of an O6/H7 (OD3) in Irish (unless Opens in new windowexempt), English, Mathematics and a third language plus a minimum of a H4 (HC3) in Chemistry and a H4 (HC3) in either Physics or Biology.
Six-year entry route: Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x H5 (HC3) and 4 x O6/H7 (OD3)*] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include a minimum of an O6/H7 *(OD3) in Irish (unless Opens in new windowexempt), English, Mathematics, a third language and one laboratory science subject from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science.
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year): Applicants must present a minimum of three A-Level subjects with minimum grades of ABB to include the subject Chemistry and two other sciences from the group: Mathematics, Biology and Physics. All applicants must also have completed a minimum of six subjects at GCSE level, which must include a minimum Grade C in English and Mathematics.
Six-year entry route: Applicants who have completed three A-Levels but do not meet the above subject or grade requirements may be considered for the six-year entry route. Applicants must attain minimum grades of BBB preferably from the subjects Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology. A missing Science subject must have been taken at GCSE level with a minimum of Grade B attained.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:-
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year):
Applicants must present a minimum score of 36 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points). The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of six* subjects (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include Chemistry at Higher Level (with a minimum score of 5) and another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) or Mathematics at Higher Level. If Mathematics is presented with Chemistry at Higher Level, another laboratory science subject (Biology or Physics) must also be presented at Standard Level.
Six-year entry route: Applicants must present a minimum score of 33 IB Diploma points (inclusive of bonus points).
The IB Diploma must comprise a minimum of six* subjects (three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level), which must include English, Mathematics and at least one laboratory science subject (Chemistry, Biology or Physics).
Applicants whose first language is not English must present a minimum overall average score of 6.5 with no individual section lower than 6.0.in the Opens in new windowIELTS examination (academic stream). All IELTS test results must be less than two years old at the time of admission.
Irish Leaving Certificate: -
Five-year entry route (exempt from Foundation Year):Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x H4 (HC3) and 4 x O6/H7 (OD3)] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include a minimum of an O6/H7 (OD3) in Irish (unless Opens in new windowexempt), English, Mathematics and a third language plus a minimum of a H4 (HC3) in Chemistry and a H4 (HC3) in either Physics or Biology.
Six-year entry route: Applicants must present a minimum of six subjects [2 x H5 (HC3) and 4 x O6/H7 (OD3)*] in the Irish Leaving Certificate to include a minimum of an O6/H7 *(OD3) in Irish (unless Opens in new windowexempt), English, Mathematics, a third language and one laboratory science subject from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science.
Tuition
EUR
59,000