How long does it take to become a neuroscientist?

Answer 1

about 11-14 years It takes pre-med to start. Then you can enter into a University after having all of your pre-requisit classes (2 years). Then you typically finish that degree after 2 more years. After that, you had better of worked hard academically and done plenty of community service to get into the major challenge of med. school for 4 years. After finishing med. school (if you are one of the best to get in), you will do 3 to 4 years of resident school or some call intern. Good Luck:) After internship, it takes sometimes up to 4 more years of sub specialty training to become a neurologist.

Answer 2

A Ph.D. degree in a biological science is the minimum education required for most prospective medical scientists, except epidemiologists, because the work of medical scientists is almost entirely research oriented. A Ph.D. degree qualifies one to do research on basic life processes or on particular medical problems or diseases and to analyze and interpret the results of experiments on patients. Some medical scientists obtain a medical degree instead of a Ph.D., but may not be licensed physicians because they have not taken the State licensing examination or completed a residency program, typically because they prefer research to clinical practice. Medical scientists who administer drug or gene therapy to human patients, or who otherwise interact medically with patients-drawing blood, excising tissue, or performing other invasive procedures-must be licensed physicians. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. (See physicians and surgeons.) It is particularly helpful for medical scientists to earn both Ph.D. and medical degrees.

Students planning careers as medical scientists should have a bachelor's degree in a biological science. In addition to required courses in chemistry and Biology, undergraduates should study allied disciplines, such as mathematics, engineering, physics, and computer science, or courses in their field of interest. Once they have completed undergraduate studies, they can then select a specialty area for their advanced degree, such as cytology, bioinformatics, genomics, or pathology. In addition to formal education, medical scientists usually spend several years in a postdoctoral position before they apply for permanent jobs. Postdoctoral work provides valuable laboratory experience, including experience in specific processes and techniques such as gene splicing, which is transferable to other research projects. In some institutions, the postdoctoral position can lead to a permanent job.

Medical scientists should be able to work independently or as part of a team and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Those in private industry, especially those who aspire to consulting and administrative positions, should possess strong communication skills so that they can provide instruction and advice to physicians and other health care professionals.

The minimum educational requirement for epidemiology is a master's degree from a school of public health. Some jobs require a Ph.D. or medical degree, depending on the work performed. Epidemiologists who work in hospitals and health care centers often must have a medical degree with specific training in Infectious Diseases. Currently, about 140 infectious disease training programs exist in 42 States. Some employees in research epidemiology positions are required to be licensed physicians because they must administer drugs in clinical trials.

Epidemiologists who perform laboratory tests often require the knowledge and expertise of a licensed physician in order to administer drugs to patients in clinical trials. Epidemiologists who are not physicians frequently work closely with one.

Few students select epidemiology for undergraduate study. Undergraduates, nonetheless, should study biological sciences and should have a solid background in chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Once a student is prepared for graduate studies, he or she can choose a specialty within epidemiology. For example, those interested in studying environmental epidemiology should focus on environmental coursework, such as water pollution, air pollution, or pesticide use. The core work of environmental studies includes toxicology and molecular biology, and students may continue with advanced coursework in environmental or occupational epidemiology. Other specialty areas that students can pursue include infectious process, infection control precautions, surveillance methodology, and outbreak investigation. Some epidemiologists begin their careers in other health care occupations, such as registered nurse and medical technologist.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) offers continuing-education courses and certification programs in infection prevention and control and applied epidemiology. To become certified as an infection control professional, applicants are required by a certified board to pass an examination for a one-time fee. Certification is recommended for those seeking advancement and for those seeking to continually upgrade their knowledge in a rapidly evolving field.

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Answer 3

I'm not quite sure, but usually it would take 8 years. This which includes university, specialization and an internship in the course!

So if you succeed, and you start when your 18, you would probably finish when your 26!

I hope this helps! :)

Answer 4

Well, you generally need 4 years to finish a bachelors degree, with all the required classes and credits. Due to time (if they also work) or money some people take 5 or more years to finish the needed courses. With a bachelors degree, your eligible for some entry level biology positions, but many higher paying jobs require a masters degree or a Ph.D. These degrees require more classes after a bachelors degree. The time they take depends on the research you do. Many people get a bachelors, then get a job and find out what specialty they enjoy, then go back to school later for one of the later 'advanaced' degrees.

Answer 5

Technically, your are a biologist after graduating college with a four year bachelors degree in biology. Getting a masters degree or PhD. is supposed to make you more knowledgeable in the field allowing for a better job, position, and pay.

Answer 6

The doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's degree to complete. The degree can run up to 60 credits in coursework particular to a specific field of study. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation which typically follows the prescribed credit coursework. The dissertation is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing. It is developed through extensive supporting research and must be approved by the designated committee.

Answer 7

A neurologist will fininsh a bachelor degree in about four years, then complete four years of medical school, then a three year residency in internal medicine, then a fellowship in neurology,

Answer 8

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