About RCSI

Founded as the national training body for surgery in Ireland, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784.

Today, we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and research institution offering education and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional level.

Our University and Postgraduate Faculties

Explore leading international health sciences University and Postgraduate Faculties focused on medicine and health sciences.

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University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Our University delivers education and training across the healthcare spectrum through our Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Physiotherapy, Population Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Dentistry, Postgraduate Studies, as well as our Graduate School of Healthcare Management and Centre Centre for Positive Health.

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Educational excellence

RCSI has a long-standing tradition of educational excellence and pioneering new approaches in health sciences education. Our three recognised centres of excellence in applied educational research and best practice are driving real advances in teaching innovation and curriculum design.

Equality, diversity and inclusion at RCSI

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for our students and staff at RCSI.

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