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1 RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
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RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE
UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELANDMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
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DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER?
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CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME 5
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S WELCOME 7
ABOUT RCSI – AN INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE 9 - HOME TO CENTURIES OF HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE 10 - OUR JOURNEY SO FAR 11 - WHY RCSI BAHRAIN? 12
SCHOOLS & DEPARTMENTS - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 18 - SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY 20 - SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH 22
A CAMPUS LIKE NO OTHER 25
UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS
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“WE HAVE A DIFFERENT
CALIBRE OF GRADUATE AT
OUR UNIVERSITY, AND THE
QUALITY OF INSTITUTIONS
OUR STUDENTS GO ON TO JOIN
ACROSS THE WORLD IS A
TESTAMENT TO THIS”
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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Congratulations on choosing healthcare as a career, it is a truly noble purpose that everyone at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) is proud to share with you.
We began by being the home of surgical training in Ireland, and the establishment of RCSI Bahrain reflects our commitment to advancing health in the region by bringing our expertise to the Middle East. We have a different calibre of graduate at our university, and the quality of institutions our students go on to join across the world is a testament to this.
At RCSI Bahrain we also have a different calibre of faculty – from a variety of the best Irish, international and local institutions - who are the best at what they do, and infuse their skills and enthusiasm into our students. Our results over more than a decade show that RCSI Bahrain graduates have performed as well as their counterparts at RCSI in Dublin, testifying to the excellence in teaching and learning within our university.
I invite you to visit us, either in person or virtually, and experience a piece of the buzzing campus life you will be a part of every day should you choose to study at RCSI Bahrain - it truly is a world-class destination to shape you into a future healthcare leader.
PROFESSOR SAMEER OTOOMRCSI BAHRAIN PRESIDENT
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“OUR CAMPUS IS STATE OF THE
ART, AND IS HOME TO STUDENTS OF
MORE THAN 36 NATIONALITIES, ALL
WORKING TOGETHER TO HONE THEIR
FUTURE CAREERS.”
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S WELCOME
RCSI Bahrain is a constituent university of the RCSI in Dublin, and the curriculum, philosophy and operational standards are identical at both campuses.
Your time at university is one of the most memorable in your life, and RCSI Bahrain gives you the best possible environment to help you succeed, both educationally and personally. Your experience here is about more than academia, and we want our students to graduate with a rich life-affirming experience as well as with a leading education qualification.
To this end, we offer 30 clubs and societies to foster teamwork and maturity in our graduates, run by our active Student Council. Our campus is state of the art, and is home to students of more than 36 nationalities, all working together to hone their future careers.
Our team strives every day to ensure our students have the best environment in which to thrive, with the best learning resources, ICT, lecture, recreation and leisure facilities a university can provide.
STEPHEN HARRISON-MIRFIELDRCSI BAHRAIN COO
UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS
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“NOW, AS A RESIDENT DOCTOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, I CAN LOOK BACK AND SAY THAT RCSI BAHRAIN IS A GREAT, SOLID MEDICAL SCHOOL.”-Dr. Sabrina Berdouk, Canadian, RCSI Bahrain Alumna, Resident, University of Toronto, Canada, Niall O’Higgins Prize in Surgery Winner
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RCSI - AN INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
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HOME TO CENTURIES OF HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE
RCSI has been at the forefront of educating healthcare professionals since 1784. As a self-funding, not-for-profit organisation, we chart our own course in our quest to improve healthcare training, and to yield improvements in patient outcomes. We began as the home of surgical training in Ireland and now our university reflects the diversity of healthcare professions worldwide.
RCSI Bahrain has over 1,300 students and 1,107 Alumni
WHATEVER YOUR GOAL IS, BY WORKING IN HEALTHCARE WE CAN MEET IT WITH OUR WIDE RANGE OF UNDER-GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES.
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2016
RCSI receives license to establish medical university in Bahrain
RCSI Bahrain opens with 28 medical students
RCSI Bahrain’s first intake of Nursing students
RCSI Bahrain School of Postgraduate Studies & Research is established
New state of the art campus opens in Bahrain
First Medicine and Nursing students graduate
RCSI Bahrain receives the Irish Medical Council accreditation
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HOME TO CENTURIES OF HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR...
UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS
ALUMNI SINCE 1784 22,294
NATIONAL SURGICAL TRAINING BODY IN
IRELAND
LOCATIONSWORLDWIDE
THE YEAR RCSI WAS FOUNDED
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1784
AMONG TOP 50 INTERNATIONAL
OUTLOOK UNIVERSITIES IN THE
WORLD**TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS - 2015/16
50TOP
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ABOUT US
THE YEAR RCSI BAHRAIN WAS FOUNDED
STUDENTS OF 36 NATIONALITIES
FULL TIME AND CLINICAL STAFF
DISTINCTPROGRAMMES
INVESTMENT INCREASE IN EDUCATION & RESEARCH
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
2004
1,368
286
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100%
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WHY RCSI BAHRAIN?OUR VISIONRCSI Bahrain is dedicated to the development of healthcare leaders who make a difference worldwide, and the advancement of human health on a global scale. Our mission is to inspire, educate and train competent and caring graduates who are well prepared to enter specialty training and assume leadership roles when they graduate. We are a university who knows where we are going, and everything we do runs in line with our three strategic pillars of Teaching and Learning; Research; and Community Engagement.
Ultimately your goal in studying healthcare is to enhance wellbeing, and both our students and faculty actively pursue this philosophy with their time to help develop the community they live in. Our dedicated Community Engagement team runs many projects and initiatives both in Bahrain and abroad, such as our Mobile Diabetes Unit which generates awareness of this prevalent condition amongst children, as well as links with the Bahrain Diabetic Society and our connection with Action Ireland Trust to support their on-site charitable work in Lesotho, Africa, Vietnam and India.
TEACHING & LEARNING
At the heart of enhancing patient care is constant research, and we are proud to devote significant resources to developing biomedical and health services research in Bahrain and the wider region, including funding student research projects. Our staff and students are actively involved in research, and our teaching is research-led. RCSI Bahrain’s students and staff have a genuine passion for research, and we train postgraduate scientists and clinicians for internationally competitive careers in basic and clinical research.
The quality of our teaching and learning is assessed and enhanced daily, and allows us to attract the best calibre of students from all over the world. You will be able to apply the skills you will learn at RCSI Bahrain directly into the workplace, through our blended learning approach of classroom and hospital-based study. Many of our alumni have gone on to careers in some of the best institutions in the world, with employers being consistently impressed by our graduates.
RESEARCH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITIONWe have received official accreditation from many reputable health boards and councils for the quality of our programmes, including the Irish Medical Council who accredited us in 2014. This accreditation is based on the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) standards, which are the highest available in medical education. Our School of Medicine is included in the World Health Organisation’s World Directory of Medical Schools, and the International Medical Education Directory, Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). All programmes offered by RCSI Bahrain have also achieved full confidence in an external review by the National Authority for Qualifications and Quality Assurance of Education & Training (NAQQAET, 2012).
RCSI Bahrain is fully accredited by the Irish Medical Council (IMC), and by obtaining a degree from our university you can go on to work in leading global institutions in Bahrain, the MENA region, Europe, and North America.
TEACHING FACILITIESOur facility is purpose built, with lecture theatres, laboratories, Clinical Simulation Centre, tutorial and group study rooms, a Learning Resource Centre (LRC), and spacious canteen. The campus provides a dynamic environment through the student affairs, student welfare, academic career offices and a Centre for Student Success (CSS). Additionally, we have an electronic Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVESStudents will take part in 4-to-6-week international electives, usually placements in developing countries or institutions of excellence, and most often taken in the later years of the programme. Partners include the American University of Beirut, Duke University USA, Florida International University, College of Medicine USA, Kochi University Japan, Johns Hopkins Singapore and many others. RCSI Bahrain is also a member of the Global Education in Medicine Exchange (GEMx) and the Global Health Learning Opportunities Collaborative (GHLO) facilitating global mobility for our elective students. For more informationplease visit www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh.
AFFILIATED TEACHING HOSPITALSStudents experience clinical tuition at our partner institutions including the King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH), Bahrain Defence Force Hospital - Royal Medical Services (BDF), Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC), Shaikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Center. Also, memoranda of understanding with local and international hospitals facilitate clinical electives.
OUR FACULTYThe passion, intelligence and creativity of our people are the key to our success. Our faculty members provide comprehensive academic support for every student. In addition to the full-time staff, the university has a wealth of knowledge to call on from the RCSI in Dublin, from whom we regularly receive teaching visits from world-class academics.
WHERE WILL WE TAKE YOUR CAREER?
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RCSI BAHRAIN PROSPECTUS
CONFIDENT, MATURE, WELL PREPARED AND CARING GRADUATES.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? Do you want to spend your career making a real difference to the lives of patients and advancing human health? We understand – we have been developing healthcare leaders for the past 230 years, and have graduated over 1,100 from RCSI Bahrain since we opened our doors in 2004. We are people who share your vision for success, and shape our students into confident, mature, well prepared and caring graduates who go on to be leaders in their field.
Whether your passion lies in medicine, nursing or developing your career through research, we want you to harness our experience and global reach to move your career forward. We give you the best of international expertise combined with local application, accredited by the most reputable bodies in the medical profession, including the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
POSTGRADUATE COURSES & TRAINING
UNDERGRADUATE COURSESTEACHING & LEARNIN
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PATIENTCENTRED
CARE
SCHOOL OFNURSING &MIDWIFERY
SCHOOL OFMEDICINE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIT
MScNURSING
MSc inHEALTHCAREMANAGEMENT
(IOL*)
BSc(Hons)
NURSING
MB, BCh, BAO
(MEDICINE)
MEDICAL COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAMME
BSc(Hons)NURSINGBRIDGING
MSc in QUALITY & SAFETY in
HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENT
(IOL*)
RCSI AND THE CONTINUUM OF HEALTHCARE TRAINING
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“THE SCHOOL ENSURES THE DELIVERY OF A STRONG FOUNDATION OF MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE, OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY, AND PROVIDES AN ATMOSPHERE OF CAMARADERIE”-Dr. Talal Hilal, American, RCSI Bahrain Alumnus, Resident, University of Kentucky, United States
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SCHOOLS
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED DEGREEYou will graduate from the School of Medicine with the degrees of MB, BCh, BAO Degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics) from RCSI Bahrain and from the National University of Ireland (NUI). You will also become a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
THE BEST FACULTYOur student-staff ratio is excellent at RCSI Bahrain, being 2-1 in our clinical teaching sites. Our senior medical teaching faculty are from the best Irish, international and local institutions, and we deliver the authentic and well-respected brand of RCSI teaching that we have become famous for.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY MEDICINE AT RCSI BAHRAIN?An enquiring mind, an interest in research, and a passion for helping others.
“He is the best physician who is the most ingenious
inspirer of hope.” - Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Poet
OVERVIEW
Our medical programme is either five or six years, and is designed to provide the essential principles of both the science and art of medicine. We focus on giving you the essential skills and competencies you need to take straight into the workplace with a strong emphasis on professionalism, ethics and patient safety. Our medical graduate profile consists of five themes, including basic and clinical sciences, personal and professional development, clinical competence and international health.
During your studies you will also be exposed to a variety of clinical specialties, and encouraged to develop a perspective of domiciliary, community and hospital care. You are also given the opportunity to undertake research electives with the academic and clinical departments of the university as part of our summer research programme.
We produce doctors who have a thorough understanding of the ethical principles underpinning the practice of medicine, safety and quality in healthcare.
Please see the School of Medicine supplement for full details of the programme and modules.
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“Our undergraduate programme in RCSI Bahrain is quite unique, as we deliver the authentic, world-respected brand of RCSI healthcare teaching that we have now brought to the region. Our student-staff ratio is excellent, and we have students of 36 nationalities worldwide. Our medical school is truly the best of an international offering.”
PROFESSOR JOE MCMENAMIN, HEAD OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
WHY NURSING?What attracts you to nursing? The same thing that makes us passionate about educating competent and caring nurses – we want to help make people’s health better. We prepare work-ready nurses who can be proud of their careers and meet the needs of their patients and the health services. Since the establishment of the school in 2006 we have educated our nursing graduates with the support and collaboration of our long-term partners: Tamkeen; the Ministry of Health; King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH) , Bahrain Defence Force Hospital - Royal Medical Services (BDF), Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC), Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Centre, private hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED DEGREEYou will graduate from the School of Nursing & Midwifery with a BSc (Hons) Nursing from RCSI Bahrain and from the National University of Ireland (NUI).
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY NURSING AT RCSI?A caring and positive attitude, passion for helping others and the highest of ethical standards and conduct are essential.
“Caring is the essence of Nursing.” - Jean Watson,
Author of Theory of Human Caring
OVERVIEW
Our undergraduate BSc (Hons) Nursing programme is a four-year, full time course which develops the main themes of health, illness, nursing, caring and environment. Within these themes the curriculum is designed around the values of health promotion, health maintenance, illness prevention, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking, caring, evidence-based nursing and partnership.
We also offer a BSc (Hons) Nursing Bridging Programme which is specially designed to upgrade a Nursing Diploma level qualification to a BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree and enable career advancement. Whatever the nurses clinical background - general hospital, psychiatry, community nursing or midwifery, this programme provides the opportunity to enhance your personal and professional development.
An MSc in Nursing is also offered by our School of Postgraduate Studies & Research in association with the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Ths is open to practicing nurses with a BSc in Nursing, either in Bahrain or internationally. (See page number 22 for more information)
Please see the School of Nursing & Midwifery supplement for full details of the programmes and modules.
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“We place a major emphasis on developing clinical competence in our students, integrating theory and practice. Our School faculty is a dynamic blend of Irish, international and local nursing experts, and our student base is truly multicultural. Everyone is working towards a high purpose of quality education, meaningful research and community engagement.”
PROFESSOR SEAMUS COWMAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
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SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH
WHY POSTGRADUATE STUDIES?A key factor of enhancing patient care is through research, and we are proud to devote significant resources to developing research in Bahrain and the wider region. The RCSI Bahrain School of Postgraduate Studies and Research supports and carries out leading biomedical research, and integrates basic and clinical research, so that advances in medical science are translated as quickly as possible into patient treatments.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO UNDERTAKE POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RCSI?To be an existing healthcare professional, with a passion for education, learning, an enquiring and analytical mind, and a qualification to undergraduate level is essential.
“Once you stop learning, you start dying.”
- Albert Einstein
OVERVIEW
RCSI Bahrain is committed to providing increased opportunities for postgraduate studies – both taught and through research – on a progressive ladder of continuing education. We are proud to train postgraduate scientists and clinicians for internationally competitive careers in basic and clinical research, a taught Masters programme in Nursing, an MSc in Healthcare Management*, an MSc in Safety & Quality in Healthcare Management*, with future developments including research and taught masters and PhD programmes investing up to $1.5 million over five years.
Graduates from the MSc in Nursing programme will receive degrees from RCSI Bahrain and from the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Our programmes aim to develop reflective practitioners with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify, evaluate and implement evidence-based healthcare at individual and organisational levels, and to become leaders in their respective fields.
Please see the School of Postgraduate Studies & Research supplement for full details of the programme and modules.
*INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP (IOL) COURSESRCSI Bahrain offers two specialised courses in developing the leadership, management and educational capacity of practising health professionals, through IOL Dublin, which is hosted by the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research. They include an MSc in Healthcare Management, and an MSc in Safety & Quality in Healthcare Management.
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“Our School provides opportunities for fourth-level postgraduate studies – both taught and through research – with the ultimate goal of translating our research into patient care. We are increasing the number of taught Masters and crystallising a small but focused number of research clusters with specific areas relevant to the Gulf region.”
PROFESSOR DAVINDER SANDHU, HEAD OF SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH
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“STUDYING MEDICINE IN A NOURISHING FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT WITH A GREAT STUDENT BODY AND EXCELLENT FACULTY ARE JUST A FEW FEATURES UNIQUE TO RCSI BAHRAIN.”-Dr. Asma Shahid, American, RCSI Bahrain Alumna, Resident, completed her Family Residency in 2015 at Marquette General Hospital, United States
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A CAMPUS LIKENO OTHER
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ACADEMIC FACILITIES
MULTIPURPOSE LABORATORIESOur multipurpose laboratories give you the chance to apply what you have learned through theory, and bring to life your practical knowledge for both medical and nursing students. You will test experimental procedures related to biology, medicinal chemistry, anatomy and much more, also fostering your passion for research and developing your analytical skills which are essential in the medical field.
LIBRARY & LEARNING RESOURCES (LRC)Our beautifully designed library is open plan, circular, and a great place to spend your time studying. You can choose private study rooms, comfortable seating areas and flexible learning spaces. The LRC has over 12,000 print titles, a suite of e-resources, journals, databases, clinical digests, reference tools and software and health websites to ensure all possible scholarly work is available to you.
VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (VLE)Moodle, the VLE employed by the university, is a valuable resource for all registered students and alumni, which facilitates access to a wide variety of information: learning outcomes, lecture notes, class time-tables, multimedia tutorials, discussion forums, examination results, self-assessment tests and calendar of events for clubs and societies. This tool unifies the student body experience.
We are not afraid to say that our campus is one of the best you will see in the region, with state of the art lecture theatres, a Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC), fully serviced canteen, Centre for Student Success (CSS), Learning Resource Centre (LRC), sports and recreation centre (The HUB) and Halls Of Residence. We also have state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), with on-site support services, so that you are always connected when on campus.
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CLINICAL SIMULATION CENTRE (CSC)We aim to give you the closest possible environment to the clinical one you will be working in when you graduate as a doctor or nurse, to build confidence through real-world scenarios. Our purpose-built centre is a 12-bed facility with designated areas for maternity, paediatrics, medicine, surgery and ICU. You interact with state of the art high-fidelity mannequins in live situations which are recorded digitally to allow you to reflect on and improve your own performance.
CENTRE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (CSS)Designed by students, for students, our Centre for Student Success (CSS) offers comfortable and friendly spaces to sit with friends, study, access resources, chat to a tutor or get other support from the dedicated CSS team. The CSS looks after student welfare and wellbeing, helps with personal and professional development, and also acts as a drop-in learning centre. You can drop into our friendly CSS team for financial, accommodation, disability or family advice, or help with CV writing, extra curricular learning, workshops and any other guidance issues.
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STUDENT LIFE
Key to a healthy student lifestyle is being active, which in turn helps you to bond with your fellow students and fosters a culture of teamwork throughout the university. Our sports and recreation Centre (The HUB) has recently had a $700,000 upgrade, and is the hub of student life at RCSI Bahrain. Aside from being the home of RCSI Bahrain’s sports teams, the purpose-built facility now features a 900 square metre multipurpose hall, as well as male and female gyms, personal trainers, fitness class rooms, a recreation and gaming area, eight TVs for campus event updates and live TV, and a popular Gloria Jean’s Coffee outlet. We also love our all-weather, FIFA-approved outdoor sports pitch, which we use for casual and competitive games of all kinds.
The HUB is supported by activities and events throughout the year such as the hugely successful Health and Fitness Week, annual Sports Day, Intramural Football Championships, and Open RCSI Bahrain Male & Female Basketball Championships.
Your time at university is one of the most memorable in your life, and is about much more than just academia. There is something for everyone at RCSI Bahrain - whether your passion is sports, arts, charity work or hanging out with friends, you will find it here.
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STUDENT EVENTS
Clubs and Societies Day – A showcase of activities available to students, including music, culture and health.Homecoming – The big kick-off social event with 300+ in attendance, held in the newly refurbished SRC.International Festival – Students represent their respective countries with foods, costumes and entertainment.Bahrain National Day – Students join in country-wide celebrations and turn out in force to enjoy henna painting, traditional food and drinks and activities.Winter Ball – A black tie event with 450+ in attendance, the highlight of the social calendar and a glamorous occasion held at a five star hotel.St. Patrick’s Day – Traditional Irish
activities, including culinary treats, around campus and the whole building ‘going green’ for this iconic day.Talent Show – Run by the Student Council, students showcase an eclectic mix of song, dance, performance and monologues, with special guest performers thrown in.Clubs and Societies Awards Ceremony We acknowledge the contribution of all the clubs, societies, sports teams, individuals and events to college life. This event in May marks the official culmination of the year’s student events calendar. Awards include Student’s Choice Event of the Year, Student’s Choice Club/Society of the Year, overall Club/Society of the Year and the recently-introduced Charity Award.
As well as providing top-level academic programmes, RCSI Bahrain is intent on offering a well-balanced and worthwhile student experience. As such, students are invited to join in a series of extra-curricular activities, from the annual Model United Nations Conference to our International Night and Clubs and Societies Day. There are more than 30 clubs and societies for you to choose from, as well as a vibrant Student Council, plus a range of sporting, social and other extra-curricular activities to suit our culturally diverse student body. Some of the signature events throughout the year include:
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HALLS OF RESIDENCE
RCSI Bahrain has a building of 20 two-bedroom apartments within a three minute walk from the campus. A member of RCSI Bahrain staff is appointed as house master of the residence and has a degree of pastoral responsibility for students. While many students have successfully arranged accommodation from abroad, some wait until they arrive, but you can be safe in the knowledge that accommodation is in plentiful supply. A list of details and contacts for external apartment blocks in the local area is available through the Student Services Office.
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STUDENT LIFE IN BAHRAINBahrain is one of the most forward-thinking countries in the Arab world, and has an open environment conducive to the full student experience. The Kingdom combines the best of Middle Eastern traditions with a modern infrastructure and diverse population, where expatriates and locals live in harmony and tolerance. Academically, Bahrain has great educational standards, governed by the Higher Education Council. The National Authority for Qualifications and Quality Assurance of Education & Training (NAQQAET) ensures the quality of education is kept at a high standard.
Bahrain is a forward-thinking rapidly growing cultural hub, with a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene, bustling shopping malls, leisure options aplenty, and a rich, warm community atmosphere that complements RCSI Bahrain’s first class academic possibilities.
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Tel: +973 1735 1450Email: [email protected]
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This prospectus has been published with the approval of the Higher Education Council of Bahrain. Approval No: 1011-17
