Introduction

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), also known as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in Ireland and the first private university in Ireland. Its main campus is located in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and it enjoys a world reputation in medical education and scientific research.

Overview

Number of students: 4,094 students in 2020.

Course settings: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in multiple healthcare fields such as medicine, physiotherapy, and pharmacy are provided. For example, the medical course is divided into a 6-year traditional course and a 5-year accelerated course, the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course lasts for 3 years, and the Bachelor of Pharmacy course lasts for 4 years.

History and establishment time

Founded on February 11, 1784, its predecessor was the Guild of Barbers and Surgeons in Dublin. In the 18th century, the Guild was responsible for medical education and medical supervision and management. Later, due to the industrial revolution that promoted medical progress, medicine gradually became a specialized discipline, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland came into being. In 1844, Queen Victoria expanded her authority and divided graduating medical students into Bachelors of Medicine and Medical Research Fellows. After the establishment of the Irish Autonomous State and the Republic of Ireland, it gradually developed into today's private medical education institution.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a first-class faculty team from all over the world. They have rich clinical experience and scientific research background and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific research level: It is at the forefront of the world in the fields of cardiovascular disease drugs, neuropharmacology, tumor pharmacology, regenerative medicine, etc. Its research has a great impact on the formulation of medical policies and decisions by decision-making bodies such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the European Union. The college's research projects cover various fields from basic medical research to clinical application, and its research results enjoy a high reputation in the academic circles at home and abroad.

Teaching resources: We have established close cooperative relations with many top medical institutions to provide students with abundant internship and training opportunities. In addition, the school also has advanced teaching facilities and complete learning resources to provide strong support for students' learning and research.

Nature of the institution

Private university.

Educational philosophy

With the mission of "Benefiting human health through education, training and exploration", we are committed to cultivating leaders in the global healthcare field, emphasizing the integration of education, research and service, focusing on cultivating students' professional responsibility and innovation ability, and taking improving human health as the core goal.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and other disciplines are strong. Among them, the field weighted citation influence of pharmacy-related research papers reached 3.01, which is 3 times the world average. It is the setter of Irish pharmacy professional talent training standards and industry norms.

Key laboratories and research centers: RCSI There are scientific research institutions such as the Disease and Research Center at the Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, which focus on medical research and clinical applications, and promote innovation and development in the medical field.

Department

The college is divided into the Department of Medicine, the Department of Physiotherapy and the Department of Pharmacy. The Department of Medicine is divided into pre-bachelor and post-bachelor admissions. Different departments provide students with a variety of professional choices and learning paths.

Ranking

In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 251-300.

In the 2024 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, RCSI ranks 5th in the world in "Health and Well-being".

In the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 201-250 in the world, among which "Health and Well-being" ranks in the top 50 in the world, and "Internationalization" ranks in the top 50 in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for different courses vary. For example, the tuition fee for the Master of Pharmacy is about 20,000-30,000 euros/year.

Living expenses: In the Dublin area, the annual living expenses are estimated to be around 12,000-15,000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

The main campus is located in St. Stephen's Green and York Street in the center of Dublin. The campus environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. The school has a unique architectural style that combines historical and modern elements. The campus facilities are complete, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories, restaurants, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.