Undergraduate

Create your own career path with inspiring educators and world-class facilities at RCSI.

At RCSI you can expect:

Internationally recognised degrees
School Leaver, Mature and Graduate Entry routes for all programmes
Free Fees Initiative for EU students

"The facilities at RCSI are world-renowned and there is such a sense of community. The staff and other students are always available to help out in any way that they can."

Ciaran Brown , Undergraduate Medicine

"I really value RCSI’s clinical placement experience. I loved the opportunity to learn on my feet while rotating through different specialties."

Chinwe Nwebube , Graduate Entry Medicine

"I have enjoyed the patient-centred care labs where we practice our communications skills and possible real-life scenarios we may encounter in our careers."

Kiara Perocillo , Undergraduate Pharmacy

"The 12-week community pharmacy placement in Year 2 has been a great opportunity for me to apply my classroom knowledge into practice."

Sophia Khan , Undergraduate Pharmacy

"What I enjoy most about studying Physiotherapy at RCSI are the practical classes we have almost every day that teach us how it works in the real world."

Ghazi Al Qasem , Undergraduate Physiotherapy

"The labs are just fascinating and really help to further explain the content that is taught in the lectures."

Ingrid Radu , Undergraduate Advanced Therapeutic Technologies

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Why RCSI?

Founded in 1784, RCSI is one of the most innovative and student-focused health sciences universities in the world. RCSI's Undergraduate Advanced Therapeutics, Dentistry, Graduate Entry Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy students enjoy an immersive educational and social experience, and study in the very heart of Dublin city.

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Your University

As an RCSI student, you will join a health sciences university with a unique surgical heritage that is globally recognised for educational excellence and groundbreaking research.

Your Journey

Your learning journey at RCSI will be an innovative experience. Knowledge and skills acquisition, and your formation as a healthcare professional or scientist, will be central to your education.

Your Future

Our priority is to graduate well-trained, highly-skilled healthcare professionals and scientists. We will work closely with you to help build an exciting career and realise your full potential.

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Courses

Whether you are a School Leaver, Mature or Graduate entrant, our internationally recognised, and National University of Ireland-accredited, degree programmes give you the best possible start to your professional life.

Advanced Therapeutic Technologies

Duration: 4 years

Qualification: BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies (Hons) (NUI & RCSI)

EU CAO Code: RC006

Do you want to become a next generation scientist? Get career ready with RCSI’s new science degree.

Do you love biology and health sciences? Would you like to research and develop the latest medicines, treatments and health technologies and work in the thriving (bio) pharma industry in Ireland? If so, RCSI’s BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies is the course for you.

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Dentistry

Duration: 5 years

Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (Hons)

EU CAO code: RC007

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at RCSI will be the first community-based undergraduate dentistry programme in Ireland.

This approach reflects a major international trend in dentistry and other healthcare professions with clinical training shifting from traditional hospitals to community settings.

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Graduate Entry Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Qualification: MB, BCh, BAO (Hons)

EU CAO code: RC101

As the first Irish medical school to introduce a graduate entry medicine programme, RCSI is an ideal place to continue your studies. Learn skills in state-of-the-art facilities and gain extensive training in clinical settings.

Our modern curriculum has a strong focus on early patient contact and offers excellent career opportunities in a range of fields post-graduation.

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Medicine

Duration: 5/6 years

Qualification: MB, BCh, BAO (Hons)

EU CAO code: RC001

As one of the most international medical schools in the world, RCSI is a progressive and innovative environment. Learn on-campus in ultra-modern facilities and get extensive training in clinical settings.

Our modern curriculum has a strong focus on early patient contact and offers excellent opportunities in research and overseas electives. RCSI is also part of the Free Fees Initiative for eligible EU students.

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Pharmacy

Duration: 5 years

Qualification: BSc Pharmacy (Hons), MPharm

EU CAO code: RC005

Combining on-campus teaching with clinical experience and dynamic research opportunities, the RCSI Pharmacy programme is your passport to a range of exciting and varied career pathways.

Avail of structured work placements from your very first year, and experience life abroad through exchanges with RCSI partner institutions. RCSI is also part of the Free Fees Initiative for eligible EU students.

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Physiotherapy

Duration: 3/4 years

Qualification: BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)

EU CAO code: RC004

Study physiotherapy in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment alongside an international student body. Over 30% of your course takes place in a clinical setting, giving you an early insight into the types of professional settings you will ultimately work in.

From lectures, seminars and tutorials to practical workshops, case presentations and discussions, expect a wide variety of teaching methods. RCSI is also part of the Free Fees Initiative for eligible EU students.

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Student life

There is much more to life at RCSI than just lectures, tutorials and placements. Our students have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of events, clubs and societies, and to make friends from almost every corner of the world.

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View our Undergraduate prospectus to learn more about the programmes we offer and student life in Dublin.

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Application information

From admissions policies to scholarships and student finance, take a look at this essential information before you apply.

Ranked #1 worldwide

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has ranked number one in the world for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being – in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025, recognising universities for their social and economic impact.

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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023: world number one for good health and well-being.

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