Doctor of Philosophy (Dublin)

Overview

Within the time spent in the Doctor of Philosophy (Dublin) from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland you will be guided through your research project with the support of your supervisors and the RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies.

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 PhD, including:

• Four core modules as part of our Professional Certificate in Research Practice

• Access to the Opens in Vitae 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 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.

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.