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How to become an orthopedic surgeon UK?

I'm 15 and dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I want to know what GCSE results will I need, what should I tak at A level and then how do I progress through uni and further. Thanks
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I'm 15 and dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I want to know what GCSE results will I need, what should I tak at A level and then how do I progress through uni and further. Thanks


GCSEs: A*s/As - don't aim for less, if you're going to aim for one of the most competitive fields, you might as well aim to be the best at everything you do.

A-Levels: 4 As at AS in Biology, Chemistry and 2 other subjects you like. Most people take Maths as the 3rd one. You can choose a language or a humanities subject if you want to stand out. No General Studies.

Apply to uni for Medicine during Year 13 when you get 4 As then go from there.
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Original post by alexm1234
I'm 15 and dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I want to know what GCSE results will I need, what should I tak at A level and then how do I progress through uni and further. Thanks


You need to get into medical school and through that first, then worry about specialising!

The TSR wiki articles on Medicine will give you a good guide to applying to medicine. I've asked for this to be moved to the appropriate forum.
You need to go to Med school. You'll need mainly A*s and As at GCSE, and preferably all As at AS combined with excellent UKCAT/BMAT scores. At GCSE, you really ought to take triple science since it'll prepare you the best for A Level science. At A Level, you'll want to take Chemistry and Biology (although Biology isn't strictly required everywhere).
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Do you play rugby?
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I've already got an A in humanities and Graphics (taken 2 years early). An A* in Geography, A in ICT and a C in french (taken 1 year early) and I am predicted; A*'s in Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and P.E and A's in English Lit and Lang and Physics. Are these good enough grades to become an orthopedic surgeon?


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Original post by alexm1234
I'm 15 and dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I want to know what GCSE results will I need, what should I tak at A level and then how do I progress through uni and further. Thanks

Moved to Medicine section :smile:
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Being good at carpentry or stonemasonry might help.
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Original post by alexm1234
I've already got an A in humanities and Graphics (taken 2 years early). An A* in Geography, A in ICT and a C in french (taken 1 year early) and I am predicted; A*'s in Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and P.E and A's in English Lit and Lang and Physics. Are these good enough grades to become an orthopedic surgeon?


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This is not relevant to your question at all, but why on earth did they get you to do French a year early if you weren't extremely likely to get an A*? I can't stand it when people come on here and say their school made them do ______ early and they only got __.
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Original post by Ronove
This is not relevant to your question at all, but why on earth did they get you to do French a year early if you weren't extremely likely to get an A*? I can't stand it when people come on here and say their school made them do ______ early and they only got __.




They make us do it early so that we can focus on Maths, English and sciences in year 11.

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