Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: Statistics

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# 432 of 2,786 In Europe
# 8 of 32 In Ireland
# 139 of 99 For Biomedical Engineering
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Acceptance rate

55%

Enrollment

20,430

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate55%
Admissions RequirementsIrish Leaving Certificate or equivalent; Personal statement; Admissions interview
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment20,430

We've calculated the 55% acceptance rate for Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Faculty : Dentistry

Dentistry

Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences

Anaesthesiology Anatomy Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Epidemiology Forensic Medicine and Dentistry Medicine Microbiology Neurology Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Otorhinolaryngology Paediatrics Pathology Pharmacology Physics Physiology Psychiatry and Mental Health Radiology Surgery

Faculty : Nursing and Midwifery

Midwifery Nursing

Faculty : Radiologists

Radiology

Faculty : Sports and Exercise Medicine

Sports

Institute : Leadership

Health Administration Leadership Management

Institute : RCSI Research

Cardiology Cell Biology Chemistry Genetics Health Administration Medicine Molecular Biology Neurology Oncology Public Health Surgery

Institute : Surgery - The Colles

Medical Technology Surgery

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Ordinary Bachelor Degree

Nursing

Honours Bachelor Degree

Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy

Masters Degree

Gerontology Health Administration Nursing Pharmacy Social Welfare Surgery

Post-graduate Diploma

Nursing

Doctoral Degree

Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy

Research profile

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is a world-class research university with 19,169 scientific papers published and 566,708 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Pathology, Genetics, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Surgery, and Psychiatry.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Medicine
16,972 / 513,292
Biology
13,696 / 459,778
Chemistry
8,662 / 344,665
Pathology
8,618 / 269,543
Genetics
8,523 / 313,779
Psychology
7,651 / 243,404
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,394 / 199,760
Biochemistry
7,389 / 304,270
Surgery
6,422 / 151,954
Psychiatry
5,943 / 195,470
Computer Science
5,879 / 199,865
Engineering
4,485 / 154,807
Physics
3,983 / 121,304
Environmental Science
3,847 / 114,958
Political Science
3,777 / 91,703
Law
3,651 / 90,548
Immunology
3,548 / 122,708
Mathematics
3,500 / 103,395
Sociology
3,318 / 94,587
Statistics
3,282 / 98,896
Nursing
3,115 / 77,037
Radiology
3,107 / 79,633
Neuroscience
2,601 / 94,834
Oncology
2,521 / 72,317
Philosophy
2,442 / 54,626
Organic chemistry
2,433 / 94,211
Public Health
2,349 / 84,353
Geology
2,107 / 57,044
Anatomy and Physiology
2,056 / 54,416
Health Science
2,055 / 55,981
Demography
2,039 / 72,648
Economics
2,009 / 46,547
Paleontology
1,775 / 50,226
Family medicine
1,753 / 39,785
Development Studies
1,747 / 36,888
Business
1,719 / 41,292
Critical Care Nursing
1,692 / 50,985
Cardiology
1,657 / 46,642
Geography and Cartography
1,655 / 43,923
Pharmacology
1,646 / 58,656

Annual publication & citation counts

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18 Notable alumni

Kevin Izod O'Doherty

1. Kevin Izod O'Doherty

1823-1905 (aged 82)
politician
Kevin Izod O'Doherty was an Irish Australian politician who, as a Young Irelander, had been transported to Tasmania in 1849. He was first elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1867. In 1885 he returned to Europe briefly serving as an Irish Home Rule MP at Westminster before returning in 1886 as a private citizen to Brisbane.
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Muzahim Al-Khayat

2. Muzahim Al-Khayat

1953-. (aged 73)
academic politician surgeon
Muzahim Qasim Al-Khayyat is an Iraqi surgeon, academic, and politician.
Donal Keogan

3. Donal Keogan

1991-. (aged 35)
Gaelic football player
Donal Keogan is a Gaelic footballer who plays at senior level for the Meath county team. As of 2016, Keogan was captain of the senior Meath football team, and also plays for his local club Rathkenny. In 2018, Keogan completed his PhD in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal chemistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
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John Creaghe

4. John Creaghe

1841-1920 (aged 79)
surgeon
John O’Dwyer Creaghe, also known as Juan Creaghe, was an Irish-born anarchist.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names RCSI
Founded 1784
Motto Consilio ManuqueScholarship and Dexterity
Academic calendar Semesters
Address 123 St. Stephen's Green, Saint Peter's Dublin, D02 YN77 Ireland
City Population 593,000
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