Medicine - Doctor of Medicine - Research
Each unique Medical Doctorate (MD) project is carried out over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years (full-time).
Within this time you will be guided through your research project with the support of your supervisors and the RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Each unique Medical Doctorate (MD) project is carried out over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years (full-time) (Doctoral Award NFQ Level 10).
Within this time you will be guided through your research project with the support of your supervisors and the RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies.
Entry Requirements
To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:
• Hold the degree of MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent medical degree, plus a minimum of a one-year internship.
• Be eligible for full registration with the Irish Medical Council.
• 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).
See link to Englis Language Requirements: https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements
Careers / Further progression
Your future
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 26,000 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.
Further information
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 MD, including:
Core and optional modules as part of our research development training – all MD 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 Opens in new windowVitae Researcher Development Framework, which allows you to map your competencies, identify areas for improvement and develop transferable skills
International placements – we have a competitive award for those without funding who can apply for three-month international secondment award (RCSI-funded).
Dissemination of your research. The perfect starting point for this is our Opens in new windowannual 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.
Available Research Projects:
Funded PhD: Defining the biological mechanisms responsible for the common inherited bleeding disorder Von Willebrand disease
Vascular Biology
The aim of this funded PhD is to develop novel therapeutic strategies that will be useful in preventing bleeding complications and improving quality of life for individuals with Von Willebrand disease.
Funded PhD: Assessing the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cell models
Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineRespiratory Medicine
The aim of this project will be to develop a pulmonary fibrosis model using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to help us advance the understanding of familial pulmonary fibrosis (FPF) and, ultimately, to find new treatments that will cure the disease.
Funded PhD: The role of non-coding RNAs in alveolar epithelial damage in pulmonary fibrosis
Immunity Infection and Inflammation/Respiratory Medicine
This research will study the expression and function of non-coding RNAs in alveolar epithelial damage in pulmonary fibrosis using a novel human model based on induced pluripotent stem cells.
Funded PhD: Introducing environmental literacy to healthcare delivery – a behavioural change study
Health Professions Education/Population Health and Health Services
This aim of this PhD study is to embed environmental literacy and green practices among healthcare practitioners. It will achieve this by identifying and developing interventions aiming to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of current practice norms and enhance the teaching of environmental literacy in existing educational programmes for HCPs.
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