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                                       RCSI
Medicine
                                       Leading
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
                                       the World
                                       to Better
                                       Health

    ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND
    University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Contents

               1.   Who We Are                                             2

               2.   Why Choose the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland?   4

                         A Singular Focus on Healthcare
                         Reputation and Independence
                         High-Impact Research
                         Early Patient Contact
                         Experiential Opportunities
                         Hands-On Teaching Environment
                         Global Impact

               3.   What You Will Experience                               8

                         Life in Dublin
                         City Campus Living
                         Student Events
                         Clubs and Societies
                         Facilities
                         Student Opportunities
                         Student Welfare
                         Education and Clinical Network
                         Living Space

               4.   What You Will Become                                   24

                         Career Development
                         Mentor Network
                         Global Graduates

               5.   Our Programmes                                         30

                         Medicine (Undergraduate)
                         Medicine (Graduate Entry)
                         Pharmacy
                         Physiotherapy

               6.   Application Essentials                                 46

               7.   Connect With Us                                        48

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1. Who We Are   Our mission is to educate, nurture                         A deep, professional responsibility to
                                                                           enhance human health through endeavour,
                and discover for the benefit of                            innovation and collaboration in education,
                                                                           research and service informs all that we do.
                human health.                                              We welcome students and researchers into
                                                                           programmes of academic excellence. They
                                                                           will establish lifelong relationships with a
                                                                           community of clinically led colleagues, who
                                                                           will nurture and support them, enabling
                            At the Royal College of Surgeons in            them to realise their potential to serve our
                            Ireland, everything we do is designed to       global patient community.
                            serve patients.
                                                                           We are an independent, not-for-profit body
                            Our university was created – through           and remain committed to institutional
                            the granting of a royal charter on             independence, service, academic freedom,
                            11 February 1784 – to set and support          diversity and humanitarian concern. Our
                            professional standards for surgical            independence enables us to chart our
                            training and practice in Ireland. This         own course in the service of excellence
                            surgical heritage continues to shape           in human health. Placing the patient at
                            our approach to education, research            the centre of all that we do, our values of
                            and service today. At its very essence,        respect, collaboration, scholarship and
                            surgery is the most exacting of disciplines,   innovation continue to unite and direct our
                            demanding professionalism, precision, skill    purpose.
                            and expertise at the highest level.

                            We are an innovative, world-leading
                            international health sciences
                            education and research university with
                            undergraduate and postgraduate schools
                            and faculties across the health sciences
                            spectrum. We are home to numerous
                                                                                                                          Meet people from every
                            healthcare institutes as well as leading                                                      corner of the globe and
                            research centres that drive pioneering                                                        find the club or society
                            breakthroughs in human health. Located                                                        that suits you.
                            in the heart of Dublin, with international
                            campuses in Bahrain and Malaysia – and a
                            student community of over 60 nationalities
                            – we have an international perspective
                            on how we train tomorrow’s clinical
                            professionals today.

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2. Why Choose the Royal College                                                                                                                                 Experiential
                                                                                                                                                                Opportunities
   of Surgeons in Ireland?
                                                                                                                                                                During your time at RCSI, you can
                                                                                                                                                                participate in our research summer
                                                                                                                                                                school and clinical electives.

                                                                                                       Our leading clinicians are                               Research Summer School
         A Singular Focus on                             High-Impact Research                          your leading teachers.                                   From year one, you can spend your
         Healthcare
                                                                                                                                                                summer as part of a medical research team
                                                                                                                                                                conducting clinical or laboratory research
         Healthcare is all we do. Every decision,        With our focus on clinical and patient-
                                                                                                                                                                while receiving a financial stipend from RCSI.
         every lecture, each practical demonstration     centred research, we are continually
         and research study focuses on enhancing         seeking out ground-breaking discoveries
                                                                                                                                                                Clinical Electives
         human health. You will be part of               to address the health challenges of our
         our dynamic community of inspiring              time. Our research agenda drives scientific
                                                                                                                                                                You can also participate in electives
         international educators, experienced            breakthroughs, innovations and insights
         clinicians and ground-breaking researchers      that allow us to understand and respond
                                                                                                                 Early Patient Contact                          involving direct patient clinical care in
                                                                                                                                                                some of the world’s leading hospitals or in
         – all working to improve health outcomes.       quickly to the world’s changing healthcare
                                                                                                                 From the start of your training, you will      developing parts of the world.
                                                         needs.
                                                                                                                 apply what you learn in the lecture theatre    Our dedicated team helps applicants
         We are unique in offering the entire
                                                                                                                 to patients and clinical situations in RCSI    source and manage these experiences
         medical education spectrum, from                We have the highest research citation
                                                                                                                 teaching hospitals. These early clinical       through our network of strategic
         undergraduate and postgraduate to               rate in Ireland and our field-weighted
                                                                                                                 experiences are a combination of patient       partnerships, including the Johns Hopkins
         continuous professional development.            citation is double the world average. That
                                                                                                                 case studies, consultation labs, medical       Hospital Group, Columbia University
         This big-picture view helps us understand,      means we do not just teach at RCSI, we are
                                                                                                                 actors, volunteer patients and high-fidelity   Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic in the
         more than most, what it takes to develop        deeply committed to exploring and solving
                                                                                                                 clinical simulator technologies.               United States of America.
         21st-century healthcare professionals, and      healthcare’s greatest demands, as they
         we shape our offering accordingly.              exist today. Our insights enhance patient
                                                         treatment and care, while attracting the
         Reputation and                                  very best healthcare professionals in their
                                                         fields to teach at RCSI. We strategically
         Independent Pursuit                             invest in our researchers and research
         of Excellence                                   facilities to deliver on our mission of
                                                         leading the world to better health.
         RCSI is one of the top 250 (top 2%)
         universities worldwide in the 2019 Times
         Higher Education World University Rankings       RCSI Key Research Themes
         and ranks 2nd out of all universities in the
         Republic of Ireland .                           1. Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
                                                         2. Cancer
         Unlike most medical schools, which are          3. Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
         part of large multi-faculty, government-
                                                         4. Population Health and Health Services
         funded universities, RCSI is an
         independent, not-for-profit institution. This   5. Surgical Science and Practice
         independence allows us to pursue our own        6. Vascular Biology
         priorities in the pursuit of excellence in
         medical education, training and research.
         We set the pace that others follow. One
         example of this is our investment in
         2017 in opening Europe’s largest clinical
         simulation centre, developed to ensure
         that we continue to produce graduates with
         excellent communication and clinical skills.

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Hands-On Teaching
    Environment
    We are home to Europe’s largest clinical
    simulation facility. From the earliest stages,
    you will combine classroom learning with
                                                     We are home to
    hands-on experience in simulated and             Europe’s largest clinical
    real clinical environments at RCSI teaching
    hospitals. You will learn anatomy through
                                                     simulation facility.
    regional cadaveric dissection and benefit
    from being taught by working surgeons and
    healthcare professionals.

    Our programmes provide you with the
    breadth of knowledge and range of skills
    you need to shape your career. RCSI’s
    curriculum is constantly evolving to ensure
    that you have everything you need to
    be a successful doctor, physiotherapist,
    pharmacist or researcher. Our approach
    to teaching recognises the importance
    of balancing medical knowledge with
    experiential learning.

    Internationally, RCSI has an outstanding
    reputation for innovation in surgical
    training, medical education and
    scientific research.                                                         Global Impact
                                                                                 As a leading institution in healthcare,        the Kingdom of Bahrain as an independent
                                                                                 medicine and research, we advance health       private university. Like RCSI Dublin, it is a
                                                                                 and well-being worldwide. We continuously      not-for-profit health sciences institution
                                                                                 seek ways to further our humanitarian          focused on nursing and medicine
                                                                                 goals and make an impact on a global           programmes along with research to drive
                                                                                 scale. An example of this is our partnership   positive change in all areas of human
                                                                                 with the College of Surgeons of East,          health worldwide.
                                                                                 Central and Southern Africa, COSECSA.
                                                                                                                                The RCSI and UCD Malaysia Campus
                                                                                 RCSI and COSECSA have been working             (RUMC) is Malaysia’s first accredited private
                                                                                 together to increase the number of trained     medical school, owned and established by
                                                                                 surgeons and to improve the quality of         the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
                                                                                 surgical care in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim   (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD).
                                                                                 of the programme is to create a sustainable    This campus offers a medicine programme
                                                                                 training institution, which can rapidly        only. Students studying in this programme
                                                                                 increase the number of surgical specialists    spend the first two years in Dublin and
                                                                                 and improve surgical care in the region.       complete the remainder of the degree
                                                                                                                                in Penang.
                                                                                 In addition to our Dublin campus, RCSI also
                                                                                 has universities in Bahrain and Malaysia.
                                                                                 The RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
                                                                                 is a constituent university of RCSI and is
                                                                                 licensed by the Higher Education Council in

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3. What You Will Experience

         Life in Dublin
         Dublin is the perfect city for student living.   The capital has a population of 1.5 million,
         It is exciting, multicultural, safe and easy     including 75,000 third-level students.
         to navigate. The RCSI main campus is right       This makes the city big enough to have
         in the heart of the action and across from       a lively social life and small enough for
         one of the most beautiful parks in Europe,       international students to feel they are part
         St. Stephen’s Green. The city is packed          of Dublin life.
         with attractions for local and international
         students alike. Whether you are looking
         for coffee houses, theatres, music,              City Campus Living
         sports fixtures, museums or any form of
         entertainment, our cosmopolitan capital          Our city-centre campus is located in the
         caters for every taste.                          heart of Dublin and is built to meet the
                                                          needs of your present and future.
         Dublin is a coastal city with incredible         Perfectly situated to provide you with a
         natural beauty, from the beaches and walks       balanced life during your studies, the
         along Dublin Bay to the forested Wicklow         campus is easily accessed by public
         Mountains. There are many interesting            transport and surrounded by cultural
         places to visit and explore, most of which       hotspots, shops, cafés and restaurants.
         are easily accessible through a convenient       You will study at our purpose-built
         public transport network.                        facilities, including Europe’s largest clinical
                                                          simulator and our original buildings.
         Dublin is also a gateway to continental          Two centuries of graduates committed to
         Europe, with direct flights to multiple          improving patients’ lives launched their
         locations in most countries. During their        careers in these exact spaces.
         time in RCSI, many of our students explore
         the European continent.

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Facilities
                                                                                                    Library

                                                                                                    The RCSI Library provides services to meet     a dedicated team at information desks,
                                                                                                    the learning and research needs of our         online guides and resources plus one-to-
                                                                                                    healthcare practitioners. One library is       one consultations throughout the year.
                                                                                                    located in our city-centre campus and          As you progress through your programme,
                                                                                                    there is another in Beaumont Hospital. You     library staff are there to help you find
                                                                                                    will have access to a wide range of study      and use information at all stages of your
                                                                                                    and social spaces, an extensive collection     studies. The Library is also proud to
                                                                                                    of biomedical resources and an expert          preserve RCSI’s unique historical materials,
                                                                                                    library team. Library spaces are designed      covering over two centuries of medical
                                                                                                    with students in mind, providing a high-       and healthcare history in Ireland. You have
                                                                                                    tech learning environment to support both      access to this wealth of medical history
                                                                                                    collaborative and individual study.            and the opportunity to engage with these
                                                                                                                                                   collections through exhibitions, visiting the
     Student Events                                 Clubs and Societies                             We can assist you in evaluating, using and     Heritage Collections Reading Room and/
                                                                                                    managing information, as this is an integral   or undertaking research projects as part of
     University life needs to be a healthy          Our clubs and societies allow you to            part of your studies. The library team         the Research Summer School.
     balance between study and recreation.          become immersed in a mixed community            supports this through curriculum sessions,
     Your workload will be demanding, but           of Irish and international students. While
     we also want you to experience the full        the academic programmes are demanding,
     spectrum of life at RCSI. Our numerous         it is essential that you take time away
     clubs and societies are active throughout      from the books to find a suitable study/
     the year and there are always fantastic        life balance. We have more than 35 active
     student events to allow you to unwind after    clubs and 40 active societies. There is truly
     a busy week of study.                          something for everyone.

     Some of the most memorable RCSI                Extracurricular activities help you develop
     moments happen outside the classroom.          strong interpersonal skills, values and
     During the year, you might raise vital funds   attitudes. Our graduates often remind us of
     for charity, achieve your sports goals and     the importance of participating in student
     go to the best parties in town.                life and how it gave them the edge in their
     The events calendar is packed all year         postgraduate training and chosen careers.
     round. Popular events include the
     College Ball, International Food Night, the    The student societies include drama, music,
     Chocolate Ball and the Teddy Bear Hospital.    photography and publishing. Our careers
     There is also a month-long series of events    societies include paediatrics, neuroscience,
     as part of RCSI Cultural Diversity Month       pathology and ophthalmology. Sports clubs
     which showcases the culture, traditions,       include archery, athletics and climbing
     food, music and dance from RCSI students’      while team sports include soccer, rugby,
     home countries.                                hockey and basketball. The full list of clubs
                                                    and societies is shown on the RCSI website.
     Our rugby team travels to France each year
     to compete against a Parisian medical
     school and our runners have competed in
     the Boston Marathon for over 20 years.
     If you like the great outdoors, the RCSI
     Climbing and Mountaineering Club
     organises a number of members’ climbing
     trips to some of the highest peaks in
     Ireland.

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Fitness Centre

     The sports and fitness centre spans two
     floors and provides students with the very
     best facilities to help balance academia
     with a fit and healthy lifestyle. The extensive
     opening hours mean that it is open when it
     suits you, be it an early session to wake you
     up, a lunchtime workout to invigorate your
     afternoon’s study or a late-night routine to
     finish your day.

     The fitness centre caters for everyone, from
     complete beginners to regular exercisers,
     and is fitted out with premium gym
     equipment. We also have a full intervarsity
     regulation sports hall that can host many
     indoor sports and is freely accessible to all
     of our students.

                                                       Simulation Centre

                                                       The largest clinical simulation facility in       The Clinical Simulation Centre contains a
                                                       Europe was opened in 2017 and is located          virtual hospital, with wards, outpatients’
                                                       in our St. Stephen’s Green Campus. It was         clinics and a full operating theatre and
                                                       built to ensure that RCSI can continue to         trauma facility. This facility allows us to
                                                       graduate healthcare professionals with            train our students using safe, structured
                                                       superior clinical skills, the teaching of         and repeatable teaching models where
                                                       which has become challenged by changes            students can develop confidence and
                                                       in how patients receive treatment in              competence in their patient management
                                                       the hospital setting. Improvements in             skills before engaging with real patients in
                                                       healthcare delivery have ensured that             the hospital setting.
                                                       more and more patients receive medical
                                                       procedures on a day-case basis.                   This form of healthcare teaching represents
                                                       While these rapid procedures are                  a huge leap forward for clinical training
                                                       beneficial for the patient, they present          not just in RCSI but also internationally,
                                                       a real challenge for medical schools,             cementing RCSI’s place at the forefront of
                                                       particularly in training early clinical           healthcare education.
                                                       and communication skills in clinical
                                                       environments where an increasing number
                                                       of patients are treated on a day-case basis.
                                                       This results in hospitals that are often filled
                                                       with patients who are older, more unwell
                                                       and therefore less suitable for students to
                                                       practice their early patient skills.

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Student Opportunities                             Student Medical Journal

     As part of our mission to create well-            The RCSI Student Medical Journal (SMJ)
     rounded, clinically distinguished healthcare      publishes student research, ranging from
     professionals, we challenge our students to       basic laboratory science and clinical
     participate in academic opportunities and         work to humanities analysis of medicine
     extracurricular activities. There is a range of   in society. The goal of the RCSI SMJ is to
     opportunities open to you while studying at       encourage student research, writing and
     RCSI and participation can provide clarity        submission for publication.
     around the area of healthcare that you            Publication in the journal ensures your
     wish to pursue after graduation.                  research reaches a broad international
     These activities will not only help to            readership through its print and
     build your skillset, but will also give your      electronic versions (rcsismj.com).
     professional career the best possible start.
                                                       Funded Research Opportunities
     Research Electives
     Research Summer School                            Each year, two Anatomy Summer
                                                       Studentships in an institutional
     RCSI provides you with opportunities              research laboratory are offered to RCSI
     to undertake clinical and laboratory              undergraduates. They are designed to
     research as part of a medical research            allow students to investigate aspects of
     team. Participation is strongly encouraged        anatomical research and its applications.
     and you can take part from year 1 of your
     studies. You have the opportunity to
                                                       Overseas Research Electives
     work as part of a research team over an
     8-week period while receiving a financial
                                                       Annually, a number of undergraduate
     stipend from RCSI for your contribution.
                                                       RCSI students are funded to take part
     On completion of your project, you will                                                        Photo Courtesy of Dr. Ben LaBrot, RCSI Class of 2006, Founder of The Floating Doctors
                                                       in two-month research programmes in
     have the opportunity to present your
                                                       an Erasmus* country. This offers you
     findings at the RCSI Annual Research
                                                       the perfect opportunity to enhance your
     Symposium, which takes place in April
                                                       international experience of work and
     each year. Students can receive awards
                                                       student life in another European country.
     for their research both at national and                                                                               Clinical Electives
     international meetings in addition to
                                                       *The Erasmus Programme is a European
     having their research published in medical                                                                            Participation in clinical electives is very    Clinical electives are allocated and
                                                       Union (EU) student exchange programme.
     and scientific journals.                                                                                              beneficial to students entering their          managed by a dedicated and highly
                                                                                                                           final years at RCSI. Through a network         experienced team. They will provide
                                                                                                                           of strategic partnerships, including           you with advice throughout the process
                                                                                                                           Johns Hopkins Hospital Group, Columbia         and administrative support during the
                                                                                                                           University Medical Center and the Mayo         application time window.
                                                                                                                           Clinic, the university offers a significant
                                                                                                                           number of overseas clinical elective
                                                                                                                           opportunities for students.
                                                                                                                           Electives are an enriching experience for
                                                                                                                           students who work with patients in some
                                                                                                                           of the world’s leading hospitals.

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Student Welfare
     The RCSI collaborative elective programme is a unique opportunity for              RCSI is committed to helping you achieve      Our student scheme also helps you source
     RCSI students to gain clinical experience in North America and Canada.             your academic and professional goals.         the most appropriate health insurance plan
     As part of this initiative, I had the privilege of completing an oncology          We recognise, however, that at times          on a reduced annual premium.
     clerkship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. This elective involved           students can face personal challenges
                                                                                        during their training.                        Mental Health
     significant responsibility with day-to-day patient care and clinical
     decision-making. Although daunting at first, the team at Johns Hopkins             Welfare Team                                  As you learn about human systems, it is
     provided me with continuous support and guidance throughout the                                                                  important you appreciate that you too are
     placement including daily one-to-one teaching sessions. This programme             Our dedicated welfare team provides direct    a human system and may be vulnerable
                                                                                        confidential support, guidance and referral
     is a fantastic opportunity to advance your clinical acumen while also                                                            when one element is underperforming or
                                                                                        to specialist services. When required,        not working correctly. For this reason, RCSI
     providing an opportunity to travel and make connections for your future            interventions are designed to promote and     places a special emphasis on our students’
     career. The professional and clinical skills embedded in RCSI students have        restore student well-being. This service      professional obligation to actively manage
     an international translatability that will allow you to excel and enjoy all your   works collaboratively and pro-actively with   their personal health during their academic
     international electives.                                                           you to promote positive behaviours and        and clinical training.
                                                                                        develop personal strategies that empower
                                                                                        you to self-manage and sustain your well-     If any of our students experience mental

     Alice Talbot,
                                                                                        being in future professional practice.        health challenges, help is available 24/7.

     Clinical Elective,
                                                                                        Health Care

     Johns Hopkins Baltimore
                                                                                        All undergraduate students of RCSI
                                                                                        (including Graduate Entry Medicine
                                                                                        students) are entitled to free General
                                                                                        Practice consultations at our on-campus
                                                                                        medical centre.

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Education and
Clinical Network

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    1   Co. Dublin      6   Co. Westmeath                                                              2
    2   Co. Louth       7   Co. Galway
    3   Co. Cavan       8   Co. Kilkenny
                                                                                        6          5
    4   Co. Fermanagh   9   Co. Waterford
    5   Co. Meath
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RCSI Hospitals Group
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As an RCSI student, you will attend a wide
variety of public, private and specialist
teaching hospitals and clinical sites where                                                    9
you will learn to hone your clinical and
professional skills.

This is an overview of the RCSI teaching
hospitals and clinical sites:

1  Beaumont Hospital is the largest            1   The Rotunda Hospital was founded
academic teaching hospital in the RCSI         in 1745 and is the oldest continuously
Hospitals Group. Emergency and acute care      operating maternity hospital in the world.
services are provided across 54 medical        The hospital delivers approximately 9,000
specialities and Beaumont Hospital is a        babies annually and provides pregnancy,
designated Cancer Centre and the Regional      neonatal and gynaecological care.
Treatment Centre for Ear, Nose and Throat
(ENT) and Gastroenterology.                     2 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital provides
Beaumont Hospital is also the National         acute medical and surgical services as well
Referral Centre for Neurosurgery and           as maternity services to Louth, Meath and
Neurology, Renal Transplantation and           the surrounding areas including parts of
Cochlear Implantation.                         north county Dublin.

 1 Connolly Hospital is a major teaching        2 Louth County Hospital provides acute
and health-promoting hospital.                 and community care services to the
Services include a 24-hour Emergency           population of Louth, Meath and Monaghan.
Department, acute medical and surgical
services, acute psychiatric services, long-     3 Cavan & Monaghan Hospital provides
stay residential care, day care, out-patient   acute and community care services to the
care plus diagnostic and therapeutic and       population of both counties and extends to
support services.                              counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim.

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Affiliated, Specialist and
Private Hospitals and
Clinical Sites
1  The National Maternity Hospital                1 Blackrock Clinic is the leading and            1 ReproMed Ireland provides an IVF
provides obstetrics, gynaecology and             longest-established private hospital and         unit in Dublin as well as fertility clinics
neonatal services and delivers more than         clinic in Ireland. The clinic has consistently   in Dublin, Cork, Drogheda, Kilkenny and
9,000 babies each year.                          built an unparalleled reputation in              Limerick.
                                                 new High-Tech surgical procedures,
1  The Coombe Women & Infants                    medical treatments and ground-breaking           1  SIMS provides some of the most
University Hospital provides                     diagnostics.                                     advanced and successful testing
comprehensive care for women and                                                                  technology and IVF treatments to patients.
infants at local, regional and national           1 Beacon Hospital is one of the most
levels and delivers approximately 9,000          advanced private hospitals in Europe,            4  The South West Acute Hospital,
babies each year.                                with over 1,300 consultants, nurses and          Enniskillen, delivers a wide range of
                                                 healthcare professionals. It provides            services including general medicine,
1   Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin         24-hour world-class acute-care services,         surgery, maternity and paediatric medicine
is an acute paediatric hospital. Major           including orthopaedics, physiotherapy,           and is part of the Western Trust.
specialities at the hospital today include       cardiology, women’s health, urology,
neonatal and paediatric surgery, neurology,      cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery,        5  Our Lady’s Hospital Navan is part of the
neurosurgery, nephrology, orthopaedics,          plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT,         Louth/Meath Hospital Group and provides
ENT and plastic surgery.                         neurology, general surgery, comprehensive        general acute hospital services and
                                                 cancer care and emergency medicine.              orthopaedic services to the region.
 1 The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
is a public teaching hospital in Dublin. It is    1 The Bon Secours Private Hospital               6 Regional Hospital Mullingar provides
the National Referral Centre for both eye,       Dublin is an independent acute-care              a range of acute and specialist services to
ear, nose and throat disorders and provides      hospital in Glasnevin, Dublin, providing         the population of Westmeath, Longford and
specialist care in ophthalmology.                medical care to patients from Dublin and         the wider community.
                                                 across Ireland since 1951.
1   Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital                                                         7  Galway Clinic is a state-of-the-art,
is Ireland’s major centre for elective            1 Hermitage Medical Clinic is a 112-bed         146-bed hospital that provides 24-hour
orthopaedic surgery and the largest              private hospital in Lucan providing medical,     healthcare services. Here, more than 140
dedicated orthopaedic hospital in the            surgical and advanced radiotherapy care          highly skilled physicians and surgeons
country.                                         to patients supported by the very latest         cover a wide variety of specialities.
                                                 medical technology and most advanced
1  The National Rehabilitation Hospital          diagnostic equipment.                            8  St Luke’s General Hospital
provides complex specialist rehabilitation                                                        Carlow-Kilkenny is a large hospital
services to patients who require specialist      1  Cluain Mhuire Service is a community-         providing acute healthcare services.
medical rehabilitation.                          based adult mental health service covering
                                                 a population of over 175,000 in the Dublin       9  University Hospital Waterford provides
1   St. Colmcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown       South East region.                               general medical, surgical and maternity
provides a range of services to a diverse                                                         care. It also provides the following
population covering South County Dublin           1 Mental Health Services are provided           speciality services: cardiology, trauma
and County Wicklow. Services include an          through the HSE across all regions.              orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology,
injury unit, medical assessment unit, acute                                                       nephrology, rheumatology, urology, vascular
medical in-patient services, day surgery,        1   St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services         surgery, ENT and neonatology, radiology,
outpatient care and diagnostic services.         is Ireland’s largest, independent,               pathology and microbiology.
                                                 not-for-profit mental health service.
                                                 It provides both community and outpatient
                                                 care through its Dean Clinics and day-
                                                 patient services through the Wellness and
                                                 Recovery Centre.

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New Mill Street accommodation

                             Living Space
                             When it comes to accommodation, there        a community of students in the same
                             are options to live both on or off-campus.   situation. While taking on the practical
                             Our on-campus accommodation at Mercer        responsibilities of living independently, you
                             Court and New Mill Street is popular with    also have a wonderful opportunity to forge
                             students who are joining university for      new friendships and networks.
                             the first time, particularly students from
                             overseas.                                    Some of our Graduate Entry students prefer
                                                                          to live off-campus and we have a dedicated
                             On-campus accommodation provides you         Student Services team to ensure you will
                             with an easier transition into life away     find suitable accommodation in Dublin.
                             from home and ensures you are part of

Mercer Court accommodation   New Mill Street accommodation
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4. What You Will Become                                  Choose RCSI for a
                                                         life that can lead you
                                                         anywhere

         Career Development
         At RCSI, we see our role as more than           and advise you, depending on your goals.
         providing you with an education.                We offer one-to-one appointments, along
         Joining RCSI is just the start of your career   with small and large group briefings in
         and we offer many career supports during        addition to workshops tailored to your
         your time with us to help you achieve           career aspirations.
         your ambitions.
                                                         Career Discovery
         Career Support
                                                         Passport for Success is an RCSI initiative
         As a specialised healthcare university,         that helps you integrate into life in Dublin
         we have a career development team that          and understand what contributes to your
         helps you to identify, map and action your      academic success.
         pathway into your future healthcare career.
                                                         Every year, we work with you to plan your
         Our mission is focused on helping you           future career. We provide access to one-to-
         identify your career goals and supporting       one sessions as well as careers workshops
         you while you acquire the skills, knowledge     at important decision-making periods
         and capabilities needed to achieve them.        of your education cycle. The programme
         We want to empower you to respond, plan         also advises on personal effectiveness,
         and take advantage of the opportunities         professionalism and exam revision.             Your journey will
         that are available in the ever-evolving
         global healthcare sector. To achieve this,                                                     follow in the path of
         we work in partnership with RCSI staff                                                         former students
         and a wide range of organisations around
         the world.
                                                                                                        Mentor Network                               Global Graduates
         Seventy percent of our student body comes
         from abroad. So, when planning your                                                            The RCSI Mentor Network is a unique          Alumni Network
         career overseas we ensure that our faculty                                                     interactive portal where senior clinical
         and the career support team work together                                                      students can connect directly with alumni    The RCSI Alumni Network comprises
         with you to ensure you are as competitive                                                      working in careers that may be of interest   leading health practitioners and
         an international candidate as possible. We                                                     to them. This initiative helps you to make   researchers in over 97 countries. In these
         work with you to develop a career strategy                                                     informed career decisions as you move        countries, our alumni are often directing
                                                                                                        from undergraduate education to excellent    national health policies, heading surgery at
                                                                                                        post-graduate training opportunities in      top-tier hospitals, breaking new scientific
                                                                                                        healthcare settings throughout the world.    ground in disease prevention, and bringing
                                                                                                        You can reach out to alumni to get advice    healthcare to the regions where it is
                                                                                                        and learn how best to succeed in your        needed most. When you graduate, you join
                                                                                                        chosen career path. Our mentors are in       this global network of leading healthcare
                                                                                                        North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and      professionals actively working towards
                                                                                                        beyond.                                      better patient outcomes across the world.

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Alumni Profiles                                                                  International Citizenship                       Volunteering
                                                                                      Programme

                                                                                      The International Citizenship Programme         The REACH RCSI Programme is a unique
                                                                                      encourages you to reflect on and develop        community outreach and access
                                                                                      the skills, values and attitudes you will       programme that promotes recreation,
                                                                                      need to work effectively in a culturally        education and community health.
                                                                                      diverse healthcare environment. This            Students are encouraged to participate
                                                                                      structured self-directed programme              in various initiatives throughout the year
                                                                                      empowers you to avail of the rich multi-        which include a second-level education
     Dr. Benjamin LaBrot,                    Dr Houriya Kazim,                        cultural opportunities for self-development     homework club, science workshops and
     Medicine, Class of 2006                 Medicine, Class of 1988                  through enriching extracurricular activities,   sports and health programmes.
     Co-Founder, The Floating Doctors.       Breast Surgeon at                        interacting with others from diverse            These initiatives enhance the life
     The Floating Doctors provide            Well Woman Clinic, UAE.                  backgrounds, and formally reflecting on         chances of young students from socially
     healthcare, education & community       Dr Kazim was the first female            your personal development through these         disadvantaged areas who are traditionally
     development to underserved              surgeon in the UAE and founded           activities, supported by staff mentors.         underrepresented at university level
     communities as well as emergency        “Brest Friends”, the only breast                                                         education.
     medical care in remote settings.        cancer support group in Dubai.           If you successfully demonstrate an
                                                                                      ‘International Outlook’ in these areas,         Approximately 50 RCSI students, from all
                                                                                      the programme leads to an International         programmes, volunteer each year. You can
                                                                                      Citizenship Award.                              help by leading teams, encouraging the
                                                                                                                                      children taking part and running a variety
                                                                                                                                      of events and sports activities.

     Dr Alan Moss,                           Ms Fatima Rustom,
     Medicine, Class of 1997                 Pharmacy, Class of 2008
     Associate Professor of Medicine at      Pharmacy Director at the Communicable
     Harvard Medical School.                 Disease Center (CDC) in Qatar.
     Consultant gastroenterologist at Beth   CDC is dedicated to the diagnosis,
     Israel Deaconess Medical Center in      treatment and prevention of infectious
     Boston, and Director of                 diseases as well as education and
     Translational Research.                 research, with a focus on tuberculosis
                                             (TB), respiratory diseases and other
                                             infectious diseases.

     Ms Avril Copeland,
     Physiotherapy, Class of 2010
     CEO and co-founder of Innerstrength,
     an eHealth company that develops
     digital tools which facilitate health
     professionals and patients to work
     together for the prevention and
     treatment of chronic conditions.

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Begin your
journey at RCSI
and join us in
Leading the
World to Better
Health.

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5. Our Programmes

                                               Medicine — Undergraduate                                                                                 Year 1                                         Semester 1
                                                                                                               In Year 1, you will learn about the
                                                                                                                                                     Fundamentals of Biomedicine and Pharmacology
                                                                                                               normal body structure and function,
                                                                                                               including anatomy dissection.         Introduction to Professional Clinical Practice
                                               RCSI is committed to producing clinically skilled doctors       You are also introduced to            Musculoskeletal Biology
NFQ: Level 8                                   with the most relevant and robust experience required           professional clinical practice and
Award: MB, BCh, BAO, (NUI & RCSI)                                                                              contact with patients.                Cardio Respiratory Biology
                                               to work in today’s health systems. Throughout your
LRCPI & LRCSI
Awarding Body:
                                               time at RCSI, you have the opportunity to develop your
                                               clinical, communication and professional skills in a safe,      Tutorials and practicals serve
National University of Ireland
                                                                                                               to reinforce and enhance your
                                               simulated environment in Europe’s largest and most
                                                                                                               understanding of the fundamental
                                                                                                                                                        Year 1                                         Semester 2
                                               modern clinical simulation facility and by training in
                                                                                                               concepts covered in lectures and      Gastrointestinal Biology
                                               Ireland’s leading hospitals.                                    test your basic understanding
                                               We also provide you with many opportunities to build            through applied problems in a         Nervous System Biology
                                               your career outside of the classroom through research           practical context.                    Renal and Endocrine Biology
                                               and clinical electives as well as sub-internships.
                                                                                                                                                     Introduction to Professional Clinical Practice

                                                 Foundation Year                          Semester 1
       During Foundation Year at RCSI, you     Fundamentals of Medical Physics
       study the principles of foundation
                                               Fundamentals of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
       sciences, communication and how
       to work as part of a team.              Fundamentals of Human Biology
                                               Musculoskeletal Nervous, Skin, Special Senses, Reproduction &
       You obtain a solid grounding
                                               Endocrine Systems
       in the biomedical sciences and
       professionalism plus the necessary      Cardiovascular, GIT, Immune, Excretory & Respiratory Systems
       IT skills to operate efficiently
                                               Professionalism in the Health Sciences
       within the College’s virtual learning
       environment (VLE).                      Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

       This prepares you for success in
       both your future medical studies          Foundation Year                         Semester 2
       and career.
                                               Diseases, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
                                               Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
                                               Musculoskeletal Nervous, Skin, Special Senses, Reproduction &
                                               Endocrine Systems
                                               Cardiovascular, GIT, Immune, Excretory & Respiratory Systems
                                               Professionalism in the Health Sciences
                                               Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

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Year 2                      Semester 1                                                Year 3                                     Semester 1 - 2
     Year 2 of the medicine programme           Foundations in Microbiology                In Year 3, half of your time will be       Clinical Medicine & Surgery
     focuses on the abnormal bodily                                                        spent in a hospital setting attached
                                                Foundations in Pathology                                                              Evidence-Based Health
     functions. Semester 1 is primarily                                                    to clinical teams. You will also be
     based in Beaumont Hospital and             Immunology & Skin                          provided with opportunities to             Health Psychology
     involves teaching from a wide variety                                                 complete a selected research project
                                                Respiratory Disease                                                                   Musculoskeletal & Ocular Disease
     of specialties, including Clinical                                                    and undertake modules focused on
     Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology,                                                  evidence-based health, population-         Public and International Health
     Professionalism, Therapeutics in                                                      based health, quality improvement,         Student Selected Project
     addition to the medical and surgical         Year 2                      Semester 2   leadership and precision medicine.
     sub-specialties. Teaching includes                                                                                               Tomorrow’s Health Professionals
     lectures, small-group tutorials,           Gastrointestinal Disease
     workshops, case-based multi-
     disciplinary teaching sessions with
                                                Nervous System Disease                                                                  Year 4                                     Semester 1 - 2
     various hospital specialists, clinical     Renal & Endocrine Disease                  In years 4 and 5, you are attached         Medicine & Surgery (ENT)
     skills, interprofessional education with
                                                Cardiovascular Disease                     on a rotational basis for 7 weeks and
     the School of Pharmacy and online                                                                                                General Practice
                                                                                           participate fully with clinical teams in
     technology-enhanced learning.                                                                                                    Psychiatry
                                                                                           both urban and rural settings.

     The foundations of microbiology,                                                                                                 Obstetrics and Gynaecology
                                                                                           You will be fully immersed in the
     pathology and immunology introduce                                                                                               Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine
                                                                                           specialties of General Practice
     the essential building blocks so you
                                                                                           (learn alongside a general practitioner
     can manage patients with infection
                                                                                           in a GP surgery), Paediatrics (you will
     and disease appropriately.
                                                                                           be placed in one of the Paediatric units
     After that, students work through the
                                                                                           throughout the country), Obstetrics
     different body systems where the
                                                                                           and Gynaecology (you will be attached
     focus is on disease of each system,
                                                                                           to a Maternity Unit and expected to
     its diagnosis, management and
                                                                                           assist on the labour ward), Psychiatry
     prevention.
                                                                                           (you will attend a Psychiatry service
                                                                                           under the supervision of a local
     Inter-professional, case-based
                                                                                           psychiatric service). In the Medicine
     teaching with the RCSI School
                                                                                           and Surgery rotation, you will also
     of Pharmacy takes place in the
                                                                                           have the opportunity to enhance
     cardiovascular module. This involves
                                                                                           your prescribing skills and undertake
     both undergraduate medical and
                                                                                           placements in Otolaryngology and
     pharmacy students collaborating in
                                                                                           Ophthalmology.
     small groups to effectively devise an
     appropriate management plan for                                                                                                    Year 5                                     Semester 1 - 2
     a patient with a complex infection
     (endocarditis) and learn their                                                        The final year prepares the student        Medicine and Surgery
     distinct collaborative roles in patient                                               towards becoming a working clinician.
     management.                                                                           This year provides you with significant
                                                                                           clinical exposure via attachments,
                                                                                           electives and the sub-internship,
                                                                                           through which you are trained and
                                                                                           assessed as you undertake the roles
                                                                                           of the near-graduating doctor. This
                                                                                           clinical experience runs in parallel
                                                                                           with a teaching programme focused on
                                                                                           knowledge and skills in these areas.
                                                                                           Preparation for practice in medicine
                                                                                           and surgery will occur in our major
                                                                                           teaching hospitals, including 25% of
                                                                                           elective modules in disciplines and on
                                                                                           locations of your choosing.

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Graduate Entry Medicine
     My experience at RCSI has surpassed all of my expectations.
     Being one of the world’s only specialist health sciences university with a
                                                                                                                                     RCSI was the first medical school in the Republic of Ireland to
     unique clinical simulation facility, it offers us a unique healthcare learning
                                                                                        NFQ: Level 8                                 introduce a Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) programme in 2006,
     environment to learn and practice clinical skills.                                 Award: MB, BCh, BAO, (NUI & RCSI)            enabling students from a range of undergraduate backgrounds
                                                                                        LRCPI & LRCSI
     From the moment I arrived at RCSI, I have been offered a huge range of             Awarding Body:
                                                                                                                                     to study medicine.
     opportunities such as attendance at workshops and conferences and support          National University of Ireland               This accelerated programme is designed for students with an
                                                                                                                                     undergraduate degree who wish to return to education and
     structures such as the Compass Team and Student Services which have made
                                                                                                                                     pursue a career in medicine.
     the whole process of moving to a new environment a lot less overwhelming.

     Everyone is busy concentrating on our studies but we also make sure to find
                                                                                                                                       Year 1                                             Semester 1
     time for extra-curricular activities. RCSI has over 70 clubs and societies and I
     have participated in volleyball, running, the Middle Eastern Society and more           Year 1 of the programme is delivered    Fundamentals of Biomedicine
     thus far. These societies gave me the opportunity to meet students from a               through systems-based modules,
                                                                                                                                     Musculoskeletal Biology
                                                                                             teaching you about how the body
     wide range of backgrounds, speeding up the process of making friends and                works in the healthy state.             Blood: Haematology and Immunology
     settling into life in Dublin.
                                                                                                                                     Molecular Medicine
                                                                                             Surgical grand rounds, weekly cases
                                                                                             and clinical skills training provide    Health, Behaviour and Patient Safety

     Saleh Aljundi,                                                                          clinical context in the 1st semester.
                                                                                             In the second semester, students
                                                                                                                                     Gastrointestinal Biology

     Saudi Arabia,                                                                           attend hospital placements on           Clinical Competencies
                                                                                             Wednesday afternoons providing an

     Medicine                                                                                opportunity for application of their
                                                                                             clinical skills.
                                                                                                                                       Year 1                                             Semester 2
                                                                                                                                     Cardiorespiratory System
                                                                                             After end-of-year exams, you will
                                                                                             also complete a hospital placement      Renal and Endocrine Biology
                                                                                             for the month of June.
                                                                                                                                     Nervous System Biology
                                                                                                                                     Evidence-Based Health/Public Health & Epidemiology
                                                                                                                                     Clinical Competencies
                                                                                                                                     Clinical Attachment

                                                                                                                                       Year 2                                          Semester 1
                                                                                             Again in Year 2, the programme is       Cardiology
                                                                                             delivered through systems-based
                                                                                                                                     Respiratory
                                                                                             modules but during this year you
                                                                                             gain an understanding of the basic      Gastrointestinal and Hepatology
                                                                                             pathological and microbiological
                                                                                                                                     Clinical competencies
                                                                                             principles underlying human
                                                                                             disease, along with detailed
                                                                                             teaching on clinical aspects of
                                                                                             relevant human conditions within
                                                                                             each module.

                                                                                             Each module comprises small-
                                                                                             group tutorials encompassing
                                                                                             weekly cases, clinical skills
                                                                                             (including relevant history-taking
                                                                                             and examination) and radiology.
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Simulation scenarios using our
     state-of-the-art simulators also            Year 2                                    Semester 2
     facilitate clinical teaching.                                                                      As a GEM student from the U.S., one of the most endearing aspects of RCSI
                                              Renal, Endocrine, Genitourinary and Breast                is the collaborative atmosphere. From day one, support was only ever a
     During Year 2, you complete two
     one-month clinical attachments that
                                              Central Nervous System and Locomotors                     WhatsApp message away. I found that rather than a sense of oppressive
     provide you with the opportunity         Haematolymphoid and Tropical Medicine                     competition, there is a sense of community as the students are all working
     to become an active member of a                                                                    to succeed together. The small-group teaching method in GEM means that
                                              Clinical competencies
     clinical team within the hospital,
     and learn about the multiple                                                                       we are learning in a very supportive environment and get regular feedback.
     aspects of patient management                                                                      Coupled with the world-class professors and a vastly diverse student
     within this setting.                                                                               population, RCSI is truly special in that it prepares you not only to become an
                                                 Year 3                               Semester 1 - 2    excellent physician and team member, but also a true global citizen. Being
     Years 3 and 4 of the GEM programme
                                                                                                        able to pop over to Barcelona on a long weekend isn’t too bad either!
     are delivered in RCSI affiliated         Rotations:
     teaching hospitals located

                                                                                                                                           Christopher Woodward,
                                              Medicine & Surgery (ENT)
     throughout Ireland, providing you
     with different learning opportunities.   Paediatrics and Neonatal
     You are attached on a rotational
     basis for 7 weeks and participate
                                              General Practice                                                                             USA, GEM
     fully with the clinical teams in both    Psychiatry
     urban and rural settings.
                                              Obstetrics and Gynaecology

     You will be fully immersed in the
     specialties of General Practice (learn
     alongside a general practitioner in
     a GP surgery), Paediatrics (you will
     be placed in one of the Paediatric          Year 4                               Semester 1 - 2
     units throughout the country),
     Obstetrics and Gynaecology (you          Rotations:
     will be attached to a Maternity Unit     Medicine & Surgery
     and expected to assist on the labour
     ward), Psychiatry (you will attend
     a Psychiatry service under the
     supervision of a local psychiatric
     service). In the Medicine and
     Surgery rotation, you will also have
     the opportunity to enhance your
     prescribing skills and undertake
     placements in Otolaryngology and
     Ophthalmology.

     The final year prepares the student
     towards becoming a working
     clinician. This year provides you
     with significant clinical exposure
     via attachments, electives and the
     sub-internship, through which you
     are trained and assessed as you
     undertake the roles of the near-
     graduating doctor. This clinical
     experience runs in parallel with a
     teaching programme focused on
     knowledge and skills in these areas.

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Pharmacy                                                                                                   Year 2                                        Semester 1
                                                                                                                  Year 2 is wholly integrated            Respiratory Health: Medicines and Patient Care
                                                 RCSI’s 5-year globally recognised MPharm programme offers        around the organ systems model
                                                                                                                                                         Musculoskeletal and Haematological Health:
NFQ: Level 9                                     you a range of career options in areas such as community         introduced in Year 1.
                                                                                                                                                         Medicines and Patient Care
Award: MPharm (NUI, RCSI)                        and hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, medical
Awarding Body:                                                                                                    The actions, interactions and use      Central Nervous System: Medicines and Patient Care
National University of Ireland
                                                 research and development, regulation and academia.
                                                                                                                  of medicines and pharmaceutical
                                                 Clinically focused from the outset, the patient is at the core                                          Professional Development 2
                                                                                                                  care are all delivered through this
                                                 of everything you learn from first year right through to final   integrated, systems-based approach.
                                                 year. You will have the opportunity to develop these clinical    There is an emphasis on the
                                                 and professional skills while studying alongside your future     pharmacist as a caregiver.
                                                 colleagues in Medicine and Physiotherapy, ensuring the                                                     Year 2                                       Semester 2
                                                 multidisciplinary nature of patient care is reflected in your
                                                 education at RCSI.                                                                                      Immunology: Defence and Management Response
                                                                                                                                                         Infection: Optimising Prevention and Treatment Strategies
                                                                                                                                                         Sensory and Protective Structures: Health and Potential
                                                    Year 1                                    Semester 1                                                 for External Delivery

         Year 1 is an introduction to the        Pharmacist: Beginning the Professional Journey Health,                                                  Professional Development 2
         foundation material that provides       Body and Function
         you with the fundamental skills
                                                 Physical and Chemical Properties of Drugs and
         and knowledge in basic science and
         practice.                               their Dosage Forms 1
                                                                                                                                                            Year 3                                        Semester 1
                                                 Professional Development 1
         You will also be introduced to the                                                                       Year 3 continues with the systems-     The Liver and Kidney: Health, Function and Medicines Handling
         systems-based modules which are                                                                          based model of teaching. You
         delivered by multidisciplinary teams.                                                                                                           The Endocrine System: Hormones as Signals and Regulators
                                                                                                                  will extend your knowledge and
                                                    Year 1                                   Semester 2           experience of the actions and          Men’s and Women’s Health: Tailored Care
                                                                                                                  interactions of medicines, and
                                                                                                                                                         Professional Development 3
                                                                                                                  pharmaceutical care.
                                                 Gastrointestinal Health: Medicines and Patient Care
                                                 Cardiovascular Health: Medicines and Patient Care                You will participate in a series
                                                 Physical and Chemical Properties of Drugs and                    of Rotational Hospital Pharmacy
                                                 their Dosage Forms 2
                                                                                                                  Placements (RHPP) across a range          Year 3                                       Semester 2
                                                                                                                  of hospital sites. As part of RHPPs,
                                                 Professional Development 1                                       you will undertake Mental Health       Stages of Life: The Changing Body and Medicines Handling
                                                                                                                  First Aid training, an International
                                                                                                                  evidence-based programme.              Cancer: Prevention and Control
                                                                                                                                                         The Drug Life Cycle: Discovery and Beyond
                                                                                                                  You will have the opportunity to
                                                                                                                                                         Professional Development 3
                                                                                                                  participate in elective placements,
                                                                                                                  which take place in Ireland and
                                                                                                                  countries such as China, Japan and
                                                                                                                  the US.

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Year 4                                     Semester 1
                                                                                                                  My journey at RCSI has been nothing short of phenomenal.
     The pharmacy practice placement         Online module: Organisation and Management Skills
                                                                                                                  I am passionate about diversity so one of the main attractions of RCSI for me
     runs throughout the first semester
                                             Online module: Professional Skills Development                       was the diverse international community. From year one on the programme,
     of Year 4, and you are based entirely
     off campus during this time.            Online module: Professional Practice                                 we were practicing clinical skills and participated in patient consultation labs.
                                             Professional Development 4                                           The lectures are well structured and you learn the value of teamwork across all
     The second semester comprises
     12 direct-contact teaching weeks,                                                                            healthcare professions. I also had the opportunity to take part in research with
     1 week of revision and 2 weeks of                                                                            the Health Research Board through the Research Summer School organised
     examinations. You will have an                                                                               in the college, which was a fantastic learning experience. In third year, you
     opportunity to select an optional
     module designed to reflect your            Year 4                                  Semester 2                complete a mental health first aid training course which is unique to RCSI’s
     special interests in Semester 2.                                                                             School of Pharmacy.
                                             Global and Population Health
     You also complete a research            Elective Module – Students choose 1 elective from 6 available        Besides learning from some of the best in their respective fields, you also
     project as part of the ‘Scientific
     Research Skills’ module.                Scientific Research Skills                                           get to learn about different cultures from all over the world. I have had the
                                             Professional Development 4                                           opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as joining different
                                                                                                                  clubs and societies. I was President of the Caribbean African Society in my
                                                                                                                  second year in college which I really enjoyed! Overall, my RCSI experience has
                                                                                                                  been amazing and I would not trade it for anything in the world.
                                                Year 5                                     Semester 1
     The MPharm year of the programme        Patient Care and Society                                             Chiamaka Chiedozie,
     concentrates on preparing you
     for practice. The placements in
                                             Decision-Making in Complex Care
                                                                                                                  Nigeria, Pharmacy
     both Years 4 and 5 give you an          Leadership in Pharmacy: Building the Future
     opportunity to engage with a range      Professional Development 5
     of employers across a spectrum of
     practice settings. You participate in
     3 taught modules during the first
     semester while also completing
     Professional Development 5.                Year 5                                  Semester 2
     From January to August, you will
     be on patient-facing placements.        Online module: Supply of Medicines and Organisation
     This is your final opportunity          and Management Skills
     to cement the knowledge, skills
     and competence you have been            Online module: Leading the Safe and Rational Use of Medicine
     acquiring since Year 1.                 Online module: Professional Practice and Public Health
                                             Online module: Clinical Research Skills Professional Development 5
     Year 5 concludes with the
     Professional Registration
     Examination (PRE).

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Physiotherapy                                                                                                     Year 1                                          Semester 1
                                                                                                                         Year 1 provides you with a sound         Anatomy
                                                   Our internationally recognised RCSI Physiotherapy programme           base of scientific knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                  Neuromusculoskeletal I
NFQ: Level 8                                       is designed to provide you with training, education and               that underpins the practice
Award: BSc (Hons) (NUI, RCSI)                                                                                            of physiotherapy. You gain an            Physiology
                                                   rehabilitation in a variety of clinical settings. Our small
Awarding Body:                                                                                                           understanding of the structure,          Methods of Enquiry
National University of Ireland                     class sizes provide you with access to hands-on, one-to-one
                                                                                                                         function and inter-relationship
                                                   practical and clinical training with academic staff. You will study                                            Physics
                                                                                                                         of systems in the human body by
                                                   alongside your future colleagues in Medicine and Pharmacy,            studying Anatomy and Physiology.
                                                   ensuring the multidisciplinary nature of patient care is
                                                   reflected in your education.                                          Year 1 also focuses on acquisition
                                                   As an RCSI Physiotherapy graduate, you will be career ready           of the knowledge and basic skills
                                                   and in high demand with a highly portable degree.                     required to assess and treat people
                                                                                                                         with common musculoskeletal                 Year 1                                         Semester 2
                                                                                                                         conditions.
                                                                                                                                                                  Neuromusculoskeletal II
                                                                                                                                                                  Neuroscience Anatomy
                                                      Foundation Year                            Semester 1
                                                                                                                                                                  Health, Behaviour and Patient Safety
          Foundation Year provides you with        Fundamentals of Medical Physics
                                                                                                                                                                  Professional Development I
          a solid grounding in the biomedical
                                                   Fundamentals of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
          sciences and professionalism plus                                                                                                                       Clinical Placement 1
          the necessary IT skills to operate       Fundamentals of Human Biology
          effectively within the University’s
                                                   Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Skin, Special Senses,
          virtual learning environment (VLE).
                                                   Reproduction and Endocrine Systems
          The course is delivered as a series      Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Gastrointestinal
          of stand-alone 5-credit modules          and Excretory Systems                                                                                             Year 2                                          Semester 1
          taught in a single semester, and
                                                   Professionalism in the Health Sciences                                Year 2 builds on what you have           Advanced Musculoskeletal I
          integrated, systems-based modules,
          delivered across 2 semesters. The        Biomedical Laboratory Sciences                                        already studied by further
                                                                                                                                                                  Neuroscience Psychology
          Introduction to Physiotherapy                                                                                  consolidating the knowledge and
          Practice module provides you with                                                                              skills of physiotherapy practice.        Respiratory/Cardiovascular I
          an appreciation of the array of                                                                                                                         Neurology I
                                                                                                                         The focus this year is on the
          clinical specialties and settings in        Foundation Year                           Semester 2               application and analysis of              Professional Development II
          which physiotherapists work. It also
          presents the first opportunity for a                                                                           problems and their effects in core       Clinical Placement 2
                                                   Disease Diagnostics and Therapeutics                                  clinical areas, e.g. cardiovascular/
          clinical visit.
                                                   Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice                                respiratory, neurology and
          Elective opportunities facilitate your                                                                         musculoskeletal.
                                                   Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Skin, Special Senses,
          growing awareness of the crucial
                                                   Reproduction and Endocrine Systems
          roles that communication, culture,                                                                             You gain an understanding of the            Year 2                                         Semester 2
          collaboration, critical thinking,        Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Gastrointestinal                 research process and develop an
          medical ethics, information literacy,    and Excretory Systems                                                 ability to appraise and evaluate         Advanced Musculoskeletal II
          project management and self-                                                                                   research and scientific literature.
                                                   Professionalism in the Health Sciences                                Blocks of clinical education             Respiratory/Cardiovascular II
          reflection play in the professional
          practice of physiotherapy. They          Biomedical Laboratory Sciences                                        alternate with academic modules in       Neurology II
          also provide students with an                                                                                  a variety of clinical settings. In the
                                                                                                                         clinical environment, you develop        Research Methods I
          opportunity to work collectively
          with the Medicine and Pharmacy                                                                                 an understanding of the context of       Clinical Placement 3
          students.                                                                                                      physiotherapy practice.
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