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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

RCSI is an independent, not-for-profit university based in Dublin. Established in 1784, RCSI has evolved in the years since to become one of the world’s leading health sciences universities. 

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) 1
General Information

Specialisation: Advanced Therapeutics, Dentistry, Medicine, Health Professions education, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Research, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physician Associate studies, Physiotherapy, Population Health, and Positive Psychology 

Student Population: Over 6,000 students

International Students: Representing more than 110 countries

Graduate Employability: High employment rates and strong global alumni network

Teaching Hospitals: Affiliated with major hospitals across Ireland and internationally

Research Strengths
  • Biomaterials, medical devices and pharmaceutical sciences
  • Cancer
  • Neurological and psychiatric disorders
  • Population health and health services
  • Surgical science and practice
  • Vascular biology and cardiology
  • Chemistry
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Immunity, infection and inflammation
  • Health professions education
  • Gynaecology, obstetrics and perinatal health
  • Respiratory and critical care
  • Endocrinology
Academic Focus Areas
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Healthcare Leadership

Graduate Outcomes

Employability: High employment rates and a strong global alumni network 

Teaching Hospitals: Affiliated with major hospitals across Ireland and internationally


At a glance

Founded

1784

Global Ranking:

Frequently ranked in the top 250 globally for medicine (QS & THE)

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