CAO Courses – Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

• The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences offers several specialised Level 8 undergraduate degree courses. RCSI focuses entirely on healthcare and medical science education.
  • RC001 – Medicine (Undergraduate Entry): A five- or six-year programme, depending on the applicant’s academic background. School-leaver applicants require a combination of Leaving Certificate points and the Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT).
  • RC101 – Graduate Entry Medicine: A four-year accelerated medical programme designed for candidates who already hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Selection relies on a minimum degree classification and GAMSAT scores.
  • RC004 – Physiotherapy: A three- or four-year full-time honors degree focused on clinical practice, movement science, and patient rehabilitation.
  • RC005 – Pharmacy: A five-year integrated programme where students graduate with both a BSc in Pharmacy and a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm).
  • RC006 – Advanced Therapeutic Technologies: A four-year science degree focusing on biopharmaceuticals, health technologies, and data analytics in medicine development.
  • RC007 – Dentistry: A five-year community-based Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree introduced to provide clinical experience in primary care settings.

View RCSI Courses and further information on their website RCSI.ie