To be eligible for the PhD by Prior Publication, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Be a research-active member of RCSI staff (at any of our campuses), an RCSI Honorary appointment, member of staff from any StAR MD partner hospitals, an RCSI surgical trainee or trainer, alumnus, Member or Fellow;

Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent;

Have been actively engaged in medical or health sciences research for a period of at least five years within the last ten years at an organisation that has a recognised research function;

Have published a minimum of five original data-based research papers in journals ranked Q1 in their relevant fields in the ten years prior to the date of application for admission; and

Be a senior author (first or last author) on all five research papers (note: work in preparation for publication will not be considered, the work must be already published or in press). Narrative reviews or case reports will not be accepted.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.