Widening participation
RCSI summer course for primary teachers (CPD)
'Come to your senses… with RCSI'Dates: 1-5 July 2024
Venue: RCSI, 123 St. Stephen’s Green
Course Directors: Prof. Maria Morgan and Maria Kelly
RCSI’s Summer Course for Primary School Teachers is an EPV-approved (Extra Personal Vacation) workshop-based programme that uses the theme of the human senses to allow primary school teachers to develop an interest and enthusiasm for teaching science with direct relevance to the primary science curriculum framework.
Since its inception in 2009, over 300 primary school teachers have participated in the annual summer course, which sees RCSI staff working in partnership across educational sectors to support primary school teachers to enhance their science teaching skills in a higher education environment. The fully in-person programme aims to build teacher confidence to conduct hands-on STEMM activities and experiments in the classroom, leading the next generation towards a career in science and healthcare.
EPV days
This CPD programme is fully approved by the Department of Education, and following completion participants will receive a course certificate to avail of EPV days.
How to apply
Interested teachers should email primaryscience@rcsi.ie (please note that in line with RCSI's commitment to access and widening participation, places are reserved for DEIS schools).
As part of our commitment under the RCSI Engage strategy, our goal is to firmly embed widening participation into the fabric of the University – inspiring prospective students and professionals to shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Scholarships and entry routes
Engagement in higher education for traditionally under-represented groups is a key national priority.
RCSI offers a number of scholarships to students hoping to study Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy at Undergraduate level. We award many of these scholarships to students who excel academically, but may not have the resources or support to complete their studies.
Raising aspiration
Our programmes aim to inspire students to pursue careers in health sciences.
Transition year programmes
We are committed to building deeper connections with schools nationally through programmes that offer students the opportunity to experience life as a healthcare professional.
STEMM programmes
Fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) careers is aligned with our intention to make Ireland a European leader in STEMM education.
To underpin our commitment to advancing STEMM employment in higher education and research, we deliver a series of quality initiatives designed to foster awareness of our research and generate enthusiasm for careers in STEMM.
Primary Science
RCSI’s Primary Science for Teachers Initiative allows our academic staff to work across the educational sectors by supporting school teachers to develop their science teaching skills.
The REACH RCSI initiative gives teachers the confidence to conduct hands-on activities and experiments in the classroom – leading the next generation towards a career in science and healthcare.