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RCSI Bahrain/Medical University Of Bahrain

RCSI Bahrain/Medical University Of Bahrain

RCSI Bahrain/Medical University Of Bahrain

Introduction

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain, or Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain, is a constituent university of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, which was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1784. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain is also licenced by the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain as an independent private university, and like its counterpart in Dublin, is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health worldwide.

With a long-standing history of educating Bahraini students, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland was invited to set up its own campus on the island and the University officially opened its doors to a cohort of 28 medical students in 2004. Today, the purpose-built campus – which features a host of teaching spaces, laboratories, offices, a library, a restaurant, a dedicated student support centre and extensive sports and recreational facilities – is home to a student body of more than 1,300 across Schools of Medicine; Nursing and Midwifery and Postgraduate Studies and Research.

Through the provision of high-quality transnational education aligned across three continents, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain is recognised around the world for producing practice-ready graduates who can compete for international places. The University is also focused on developing original research and development across the health and biomedical sciences in line with the requirements of the region.

Locations

  • Al Sayh

    Al Sayh, Bahrain

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