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How to become a neurologist from A-Level?
Hello, I posted this question last week and got a little feedback, but I've researched how to come a neurologist and every single answer is different! It's confusing, but I have been advised to research universities during my first year of college. So do I take Medicine, Pharmacology or Biomedical Sciences? What's the difference? Do they open the doors for different career paths?
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
Original post by Gcarbray7
Hello, I posted this question last week and got a little feedback, but I've researched how to come a neurologist and every single answer is different! It's confusing, but I have been advised to research universities during my first year of college. So do I take Medicine, Pharmacology or Biomedical Sciences? What's the difference? Do they open the doors for different career paths?
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
A neurologist is a type of doctor that looks after patients with disorders of the brain or nerves. To become a neurologist, you need to become a doctor, and you do this by studying medicine at university. There isn't another way to become a doctor, or a neurologist. Pharmacology as a degree is the study of drugs, and biomedical sciences as a degree encompasses many subjects but is the in-depth study of the sciences underpinning medicine, involving quite a lot of laboratory-based work.
There's lots of information for entry to medicine, which you need, on the FAQ: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_Forum_Guide_and_FAQs
Original post by Beska
A neurologist is a type of doctor that looks after patients with disorders of the brain or nerves. To become a neurologist, you need to become a doctor, and you do this by studying medicine at university. There isn't another way to become a doctor, or a neurologist. Pharmacology as a degree is the study of drugs, and biomedical sciences as a degree encompasses many subjects but is the in-depth study of the sciences underpinning medicine, involving quite a lot of laboratory-based work.
There's lots of information for entry to medicine, which you need, on the FAQ: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_Forum_Guide_and_FAQs
There's lots of information for entry to medicine, which you need, on the FAQ: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_Forum_Guide_and_FAQs
Wrong, to become a neurologist you merely have to enter the field of neurology, which is a completely separate degree and comes under neuroscience. What you are talking about is neurosurgery, which requires medicine
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Original post by Gcarbray7
Hello, I posted this question last week and got a little feedback, but I've researched how to come a neurologist and every single answer is different! It's confusing, but I have been advised to research universities during my first year of college. So do I take Medicine, Pharmacology or Biomedical Sciences? What's the difference? Do they open the doors for different career paths?
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
You had this question answered in the last thread, if you want to be a neurologist you have to study medicine, do the foundation programme, undertake core medical training and then apply to neurology ST3.
Original post by Righteous Lie
Wrong, to become a neurologist you merely have to enter the field of neurology, which is a completely separate degree and comes under neuroscience. What you are talking about is neurosurgery, which requires medicine
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No...
A neurologist is a doctor. A neurosurgeon is also a doctor. Both require medicine.
(edited 8 years ago)
Original post by Righteous Lie
Wrong, to become a neurologist you merely have to enter the field of neurology, which is a completely separate degree and comes under neuroscience. What you are talking about is neurosurgery, which requires medicine
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Interesting, you seem to have the arrogance of a neurosurgeon, just not quite the intelligence. Google neuroscientist vs neurologist...
Original post by Righteous Lie
Wrong, to become a neurologist you merely have to enter the field of neurology, which is a completely separate degree and comes under neuroscience. What you are talking about is neurosurgery, which requires medicine
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Here we go.
Original post by Beska
No...
A neurologist is a doctor. A neurosurgeon is also a doctor. Both require medicine.
A neurologist is a doctor. A neurosurgeon is also a doctor. Both require medicine.
You are incorrect. I used to be a neuroscientist (using my degrees in neuroscience) and I am looking to go to medical school, take medicine and become either a neurosurgeon or a neurologist (someone that diagnoses/treats neurological conditions using non-surgical methods).
edit: meh clicked the wrong post to reply to. I think we all know who it was aimed at...
(edited 8 years ago)
I will repeat what I said to you in your other thread ...
Basically, you can do Neuroscience as a degree (the course name is B140 btw) but you cannot undertake clinical work (meet with patients) with that degree so you'll spend most of your time doing research/lab work/reports. However if you do wish to come into contact with patients then yes as it has been mentioned you go into med school and then specialise in Neurology which is much longer but if you want to do clinical work then that's the only way. Many people do a degree in Neuroscience because they don't want to get involved with the patient side of things which is perfectly acceptable, if you absolutely love that field then a degree in Neuroscience may be for you as you don't have to waste your time and money completing fy1/2 then specialising for 6/7 years and also learning about other topics aside from Neurology in the five years at med school. However if you do wish to treat patients, then you must go to medical school (5-6 yrs) then complete fy1+2 (2 years) then CST1+2 (2 years) then ST1-7 (6-7 years).
Basically, you can do Neuroscience as a degree (the course name is B140 btw) but you cannot undertake clinical work (meet with patients) with that degree so you'll spend most of your time doing research/lab work/reports. However if you do wish to come into contact with patients then yes as it has been mentioned you go into med school and then specialise in Neurology which is much longer but if you want to do clinical work then that's the only way. Many people do a degree in Neuroscience because they don't want to get involved with the patient side of things which is perfectly acceptable, if you absolutely love that field then a degree in Neuroscience may be for you as you don't have to waste your time and money completing fy1/2 then specialising for 6/7 years and also learning about other topics aside from Neurology in the five years at med school. However if you do wish to treat patients, then you must go to medical school (5-6 yrs) then complete fy1+2 (2 years) then CST1+2 (2 years) then ST1-7 (6-7 years).
Original post by plrodham1
Interesting, you seem to have the arrogance of a neurosurgeon, just not quite the intelligence. Google neuroscientist vs neurologist...
I did it for fun to see if you have even bothered. Top link: https://www.lifenph.com/article-neuros.asp
Oh look, "A neurologist is a medical doctor"
Original post by Gcarbray7
Hello, I posted this question last week and got a little feedback, but I've researched how to come a neurologist and every single answer is different! It's confusing, but I have been advised to research universities during my first year of college. So do I take Medicine, Pharmacology or Biomedical Sciences? What's the difference? Do they open the doors for different career paths?
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
I am taking A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Religion, Ethics & Philosophy; either going to drop Psychology or REP. Got decent GCSEs - two A*, six A, two C.
If anybody could outline the steps and courses I need to take or can take from A-Level, that would be fabulous!
The answers you got in the last thread were pretty clear...
To reiterate, to be a neurologist i.e. a person who works with patients and diagnoses and treats neurological disease, you must be a doctor. Therefore you must have studied medicine.
A neurologist is a doctor so you would have to take science A levels (Biology and Chemistry) and apply for a Medicine course at uni which is 5 years, then you do a 2 year foundation programme, then you choose your speciality, in this case, Neurology which I think is about 5 years or so. Other specialities include Dermatology, General Practice, Psychiatry, etc.
Most people who have Biomedical Science degrees would go on to be scientists in healthcare environments, such as Haematologists (people who look at blood samples), etc.
Pharmacology is the degree needed for somebody who wants to be a Pharmacist in a pharmacy/chemist such as Boots, Lloyds, Chemist; this in in no way similar nor relevant.
Hope this helped.
Most people who have Biomedical Science degrees would go on to be scientists in healthcare environments, such as Haematologists (people who look at blood samples), etc.
Pharmacology is the degree needed for somebody who wants to be a Pharmacist in a pharmacy/chemist such as Boots, Lloyds, Chemist; this in in no way similar nor relevant.
Hope this helped.
(edited 8 years ago)
Original post by maggiedavies
A neurologist is a doctor so you would have to take science A levels (Biology and Chemistry) and apply for a Medicine course at uni which is 5 years, then you do a 2 year foundation programme, then you choose your speciality, in this case, Neurology which I think is about 5 years or so. Other specialities include Dermatology, General Practice, Psychiatry, etc.
Most people who have Biomedical Science degrees would go on to be scientists in healthcare environments, such as Haematologists (people who look at blood samples), etc.
Pharmacology is the degree needed for somebody who wants to be a Pharmacist in a pharmacy/chemist such as Boots, Lloyds, Chemist; this in in no way similar nor relevant.
Hope this helped.
Most people who have Biomedical Science degrees would go on to be scientists in healthcare environments, such as Haematologists (people who look at blood samples), etc.
Pharmacology is the degree needed for somebody who wants to be a Pharmacist in a pharmacy/chemist such as Boots, Lloyds, Chemist; this in in no way similar nor relevant.
Hope this helped.
Pharmacy is the degree to be a pharmacist, pharmacology is focused on research and development of drugs and receptors - pharmacology grads aren't pharmacists!
Signed,
A pharmacology student
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Original post by Clunkles
Pharmacy is the degree to be a pharmacist, pharmacology is focused on research and development of drugs and receptors - pharmacology grads aren't pharmacists!
Signed,
A pharmacology student
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A pharmacology student
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Wow really! I genuinely thought there was no difference between the two.
Thanks for that.
Sir would you breif explain about neroscience degree which is not under relation with medicine degree
I am studying biomedical sciences 1st year and want to become a Neurologist but confused what should i do after completing the three years programme in UK.Anybody could help.
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