In addition to the Core Rules and Regulations, the following Regulations are specific to MSc study at RCSI. These are further divided into Research MSc, Industrial Research MSc and Taught MSc.
Research MSc:
Student eligibility criteria
- BSc (2.2) lower second class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent.
- Minimum English language IELTS(academic) score of >6.5 (or equivalent) for international students.
Supervisor eligibility criteria
- Main supervisor must be a permanent member of RCSI faculty, or permanently employed honorary faculty (e.g. medical consultants).
- Secondary/co-supervisor can be a temporary staff member (e.g. postdoctoral scientist), or honorary faculty (e.g. medical consultants) or academic/industry collaborators outside RCSI.
Duration
Degree |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| MSc Full-time | 1 year | 1 year |
| MSc Part-time | 2 years | 2 years |
Annual review
- Go to Moodle SPGS section for Annual Review Process.
Examination
- Postal examination.
- One external examiner (nominated by PI, vetted by SPGS board).
- One internal examiner (nominated by PI, vetted by SPGS board).
- Thesis examination guidelines are listed here.
Application
- Please select the Online Application Form on this page to Apply Online after reading the guidelines for applications.
Industrial Research MSc:
Please refer to the Research MSc guidelines above.
Specific guidelines for Industrial MSc Research projects will be made available shortly.
Thesis examination guidelines are listed here
Taught MSc:
Please refer to the specific course you are interested in, as each has different criteria.
Thesis examination guidelines are listed here