Overview

Within the time spent in the Doctor of Philosophy (Dublin) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland you will be guided through your research project with the support of your supervisors and the RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies.

Develop your skills as a researcher at RCSI

You will have a range of resources, research development opportunities and training at your disposal during your PhD, including:

Four core modules as part of our Professional Certificate in Research Practice

Access to the Opens in Vitae Researcher Development Framework, which allows you to map your competencies, identify areas for improvement and develop transferable skills

International placements – we have a competitive award for those without funding who can apply for three-month international secondment award (RCSI-funded).

Dissemination of your research. The perfect starting point for this is our Opens in annual Research Day; apply for a poster or oral presentation and practice key presenting and communication skills.

Dedicated write-up space in our Postgraduate Suite in our new Library

Programme Structure

Timeline

Project proposal

Research development

Annual progress review

Submit your thesis

Graduation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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111

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Medicine View 3 other PhDs in Medicine in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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111

Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:

Have an upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or;

MB/BAO/BCh degrees or;

An MSc degree in a relevant subject.

Have an RCSI supervisor with whom you have agreed the topic of your thesis and the logistical details for your candidature (e.g. start date, location for initial research training etc.).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16640 EUR / year

≈ 16640 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8340 EUR / year

≈ 8340 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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