Science - Master of Science - Research

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 structured MSc, including:



Core and optional modules as part of our research development training – all MSc scholars are expected to complete the Postgraduate Essentials (PC01) and Research Ethics and Integrity (PC04) core modules as part of their degree.



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



Dissemination of your research. The perfect starting point for this is our 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.



Key milestones

1. Project proposal



With the help of your supervisors, you will submit a comprehensive project proposal when applying to RCSI. This will help you to form a solid plan and kick-start your research.



2. Research development



Participate in the four core modules (PC01-PC04) on offer during your studies.



3. Submit your thesis



One external examiner and one internal examiner will assess your thesis. Thesis examination details are available here.



4. Graduation



If the thesis is deemed of sufficient quality, you will be conferred with an RCSI degree in your chosen field.

To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:



Hold at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent degree.*



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.).



You will also need to supply a copy of an academic  IELTS examination, or equivalent (for candidates whose first language is not English).



* This requirement can also be demonstrated through a defined recognition of prior learning (RPL) process if necessary.

Each unique Masters of Science (MSc) project is carried out over a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years (full-time).

EU applicants: €7,150


Non-EU applicants: €13,800


If you chose to complete the programme on a part-time basis over a maximum of two years, the fees are as follows:


•EU applicants: €4,750 (per annum)


•Non-EU applicants: €9,200 (per annum)


Please note


•Fees are subject to annual review and can increase by up to 4% per annum.


•It is your own responsibility to register each year. Failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification from the degree programme.

Your postgraduate degree at RCSI builds skills, expertise and specialist knowledge in your chosen field, in preparation for career pathways across many employment sectors including higher education, health, and industry and entrepreneurial roles.



Your degree will equip you with a transferable skill-set that is highly valued by employers particularly for problem-solving, critical reasoning, thinking in-depth along with the ability to project manage and evidence of a range of ‘soft’ skills, like communication and collaboration.



As a graduate of RCSI, you join a community of over 30,000 alumni worldwide.



With campuses located in Dublin, Dubai, Bahrain and Malaysia, some of the world’s most exciting career opportunities are available to you and your network as a graduate of RCSI.