How long do i have to stay in college to be a medical scientist?

Answer 1

This all depends on what you mean by "Medical Scientist." To MDs this means an MD/PhD. Someone who has dual doctorates. In which case yes you will need to stay in college and then go on for advanced training in both Medicine and another Science field you choose.

If you mean a medical researcher than the answer again is yes that you wil need to complete college and then move on to get some sort of advanced degree most likely MD, DO, DVM or PhD in a biomedical science and then do postdoctoral work.

If you medical technologist then yes and no. Medical Technologists themselves usually have a degree of some type. Many schools offer degree programs in medical technology. If you want to be an MLT(Medical Laboratory Technician) then no. One simply needs to graduate from high school and take the required licensing exams and show competency in doing the repetitive tasks required of an MLT.

I hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

If you are not an academic type, perhaps you would be better off learning a useful trade or skill. This would enable you to think seriously about moving abroad. The reality of the situation is that wherever you went without qualifications, there would be serious immigration issues (normally work permits are only available for people with specific skills) and you would have little to offer prospective employers. Even if you got a job in an unskilled capacity, you couldn't afford decent accommodation and you would probably be wretched. Consider getting a useful skill under your belt. If you were, for example, a good plumber, you would always be in demand. Edit: I have seen Lex's answer and can tell you that UK citizens are not eligible for green cards. You would therefore have to follow another route.

Answer 3

If you are talking about becoming a medical doctor, then you need an undergraduate degree (four years), medical school (another four years), and then an internship and residency (another three to four years).

If you are talking about medical research, then you need a PhD. This also involves getting an undergraduate degree (four years), then a PhD (four to seven years) and probably a postdoctoral fellowship (one to three years).

Answer 4

If you want to be a Dr, you're looking at 4 yrs undergrad, and about 5 at Med School. If you just want to do science reseach, you only really need 4 years of undergrad, but you'll probably want to go back and get a 1 or 2 year Masters.

Answer 5

This is a vague question because it can vary depending what program you are in