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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Nursing and Midwifery

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery provides training to registered nurses and midwives.

Sports and Exercise Medicine

The Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine is a joint faculty between RCPI and RCSI.

Dentistry

The Faculty of Dentistry provides education to postgraduate dental professionals.

Radiology

The Faculty of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists represents radiologists and radiation oncologists in Ireland.

Our people

RCSI is more than just a third-level institution. We are home to students, educators, clinicians, researchers and policy leaders in a range of healthcare disciplines.

Council

RCSI is governed by a council, comprising 21 surgeons, all of whom are Fellows of the College.

Senior Management Team

Our Senior Management Team is led by Prof. Cathal Kelly, a graduate and Fellow of RCSI.

Researchers and academics

Our world-class academic and research staff are focused on patient-centred education and research.

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.