Royal College of Surgeons - Ireland [RCSI] Admission 2023, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

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Ranked amongst the top 2% institutions in the world, Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) is home to 5,706 international students and 2,806 faculty members. The diverse student population of 60 nationalities, enriches the educational experience of 30+ UG and PG RCSI courses. Some of the popular disciplines amongst international students include Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Medicine.

Students seeking admission at Royal College of Surgeons must have outstanding academic grades with academic background in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths. However, tests required to study in Ireland such as TOEFL or IELTS are equally important. Applicants with an IELTS score above 6.5 and strong recommendations are given preference. For a few courses, FRCS (Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons) and MRCS (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons) exams are also mandatory.

Highlights

Application Portal	RCSI Application Portal
Application Fee	75 EUR
Admissions Contact	+353 1 402 2100
Admissions Email	info@rcsi.ie
Average GPA rate	4.0
English Proficiency	IELTS \| TOEFL \| PTE
Mode of Payment	VISA, Discover Card, Master Card, Local Bank Transfer
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Financial Aid	Grants, Loans, Scholarships.

Royal College of Surgeons Admission Deadlines

International Applicants must apply 90 days prior to the deadlines to be considered for admission:

Term/Semester	Deadlines
Non-EU applicants (excluding USA/Canada)	November 1 – February 1
Non-EU applicants (USA/Canada)	July 1
Irish and EU applicants	November 5 – February 1

Royal College of Surgeons International Admissions

The admission process for domestic and international students are both conducted online. However, international students have additional requirements and must be careful with their visa process so as to complete it in time. To avail scholarships on a priority basis, students must apply early.

All international applicants need to provide the following documents for both UG and PG courses for their admission process

Academic certificates
English language test scores
Reference letter
Financial proof
Passport
Visa
Statement of purpose
Two letters of recommendation or one committee letter
Passport size photos

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International students may submit any one of the following test scores to prove English proficiency:

Test Name	Minimum Required Score (UG)	Minimum Required Score (PG)
IELTS	6.0	6.5
TOEFL (iBT)	79-95	96-120 or higher
TOEFL (PBT)	550-587	590-677 or higher
TOEFL (CBT)	213-240	243-300 or higher
PTE	67-84	80+

Ireland Student Visa

Students are required to apply online for their visa through the Irish Government website. Applicants must provide the following documents to complete the Visa Application, which can be done by visiting the official government website.

General documents to take for the visa interview:

Passport (valid for at least six months ahead)
Original application Form
Health Insurance Cover
Official Admission Letter and completed Visa Application Form.
Completed and signed visa application form
Proof of permanent address outside Ireland.
Two Passport- size photographs (2”x2")
Receipt of fee payment.
Proof of funding sufficient to cover the tuition and living expenses.
Evidence of the intention to return to your home country and not immigrate to Ireland.

Check: Ireland Student Visa Eligibility & Cost

Royal College of Surgeons Undergraduate Admissions

The University offers undergraduate degrees in a wide range of medical courses. Students must go through course requirements carefully and apply in due time.

Application Portal: RCSI Online Application
Application Fees: 50 EUR
Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Qualification certificates.
English language test scores.
Financial proof.
Passport
Visa
Statement of purpose
Two letters of recommendation or one committee letter
Passport size photos.

Course-specific requirements for Indian Students

Course Name	Academic Requirements
Undergraduate Medicine	Overall score of 90% in 5 subjects including- Physics/Maths, Biology, Chemistry; Minimum 75% in each individual subject
Pharmacy	Minimum average of 85% in 4 subjects- Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics; Minimum 75% in each subject
Physiotherapy	Cumulative score of 75% or above in 4 subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Maths; Minimum 70% in each subject

Note: Late applications are only considered if the applications have been completed.

Royal College of Surgeons Graduate Admissions

The college offers various post-graduate courses. Each course has a tuition fee of approximately €6,500 – €12,250. Students may apply for postgraduate/research scholarships. Applicants can apply by February 1 for their chosen field of study.

Application Portal: RCSI Online Application

Some of the PG-level courses offered at the Royal College of Surgeons are as follows:

Course	Application Fee	Academic Requirements	English Language Proficiency
Master of Surgery (MCh)	€ 100	Bachelors degree (MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree), transcripts with a GPA of 3.5 above, resume, work experience, LOR	IELTS- 6.5
MSc Nursing and Midwifery	€ 50	Bachelors degree (MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree), Level 9 Degree, obtained within five years of study, transcripts with a GPA of 3.5 above, resume, work experience, SOP, LOR	IELTS- 6.5
MSc Medicine (Physician Associate Studies)	€ 100	Bachelors degree (MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree), transcripts with a GPA of 3.5 above, resume, work experience, SOP, LOR, personal essay	IELTS- 7.0
MSc Healthcare Ethics and Law	€ 100	Bachelors degree (MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree)/ 2.2 or higher primary degree, transcripts with a GPA of 3.5 above, resume, work experience, personal essay, SOP, LOR	IELTS- 7.0

Recognition by the Irish Medical Council or any other EU medical regulatory registration body is mandatory to get admissions in courses mentioned in the table above. The University has a highly selective admission process. International students are advised to apply prior to deadlines and ensure their visa completion at least 3 months prior to the start of their semester. The university has a holistic approach to assessing applications. To avoid any application errors, applicants must go through course requirements carefully.