Overview

PAs support doctors and surgeons in the diagnosis and management of patients and are trained to perform several roles, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, making diagnoses and analysing test results.

If you are a graduate of the health sciences, and you want to pursue a career that offers you the opportunity to provide patient-focused care in a wide variety of healthcare settings, Physician Associate Studies at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is for you.

This fast-paced two-year Masters programme has a balance of theory and practice, so your focus is on the patient from day one.

Key features of the programme:

The programme is shaped and delivered by PA clinicians with over 35 years' experience
You are mentored by qualified PA clinicians in clinical practice areas
You have access to clinical specialities across hospitals and communities
You have access to world-class simulation facilities in 26 York Street

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Clinical Medicine

Clinical Medicine and Practice

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Personal and Professional Development

Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (dissertation)

Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 21 other Masters in Health Administration in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of your passport, showing personal details.

Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a physician associate and why you feel your application has merit.

Two reference letters, one of which must be an academic reference. Reference letters can be uploaded with your application, or sent directly to pastudies@rcsi.ie by the referee.

Certified, or stamped copy of academic transcripts (or interim transcripts).

CV outlining your education qualifications and work experience.

Copy of an academic IELTS examination or equivalent with an overall score of 7.0 and no individual band below 6.5 (for candidates whose first language is not English).

You may also send any additional information that you feel is relevant to your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

12190 EUR / year

≈ 12190 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12190 EUR / year

≈ 12190 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key features of the programme:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Scholarships Information

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