Postgraduate research

Research supervisors

Supervisors

Find a supervisor for your Postgraduate research studies at RCSI. 

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Research projects

Resources and facilities spotlight

Explore the list of funded and non-funded Postgraduate research projects available at RCSI.

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Our programmes

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Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Each unique Medical Doctorate (MD) full-time project is carried out over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years (Level 10 NFQ Major award).

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MD by Prior Publication

Medical graduates with a record of publications in medicine, surgery or clinical science can apply to complete an MD by prior published works (Level 10 NFQ major award).

Master of Surgery (MCh)

Each Masters in Surgery (MCh) project takes a minimum of one year full-time or a maximum of two years (Level 9 NFQ Major award).

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

To be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) you will carry out a project over a minimum of three years full-time and a maximum of six years (Level 10 NFQ Major award).

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PhD by Prior Publication

Scholars with a record of publications in biomedical, clinical and health services research can complete a PhD by prior published works (Level 10 FFQ Major award).

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Master of Science (MSc)

A full-time Masters of Science (MSc) project at RCSI is carried out over a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years (Level 9 NFQ Major award).

StAR Professional Doctorates

Our StAR Professional Doctorate programmes offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your professional area of expertise and progress your career.

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StAR MD

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Established in 2016, the StAR Doctor of Medicine (MD) Programme offers a highly prestigious and unique opportunity to obtain this award while partnering with one of our participating private hospitals.

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StAR PhD

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The RCSI Strategic Academic Recruitment PhD Programme is an international scheme that recruits high-achieving PhD scholars to carry out cutting-edge, impactful basic or translational research.

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Research and Innovation

RCSI is purposefully committed to solving the greatest challenges of modern healthcare.
Application FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Research Postgraduate study at RCSI.

School of Postgraduate Studies

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Research career opportunities

Explore our research career opportunities, including the StAR programme, at RCSI.

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