Entry requirements
To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:
- Hold the degree of MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree, plus a minimum of a one-year internship.
- Be eligible for full registration with the Irish Medical Council.
- Have an RCSI supervisor with whom you have agreed the topic of your thesis and the logistical details for your candidature (e.g. start date, location for initial research training etc.).
- Have completed the RCSI Health Research Data Protection Training – six short online training videos and one online assessment.
You will also need to supply a copy of an academic IELTS examination, or equivalent (for candidates whose first language is not English). Read more about minimum English language requirements here.