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How does someone become a plastic surgeon? (uk)

I'm interested in becoming a plastic surgeon but don't how or what I'd have to study at uni...
Original post by anonymous2556
I'm interested in becoming a plastic surgeon but don't how or what I'd have to study at uni...


You study Medicine and graduate medicine and then you do some more study/internship or something like that but in a specialist area e.g neurology, surgery and etc. You would pick plastic surgery
Original post by PhilAndTheo
You study Medicine and graduate medicine and then you do some more study/internship or something like that but in a specialist area e.g neurology, surgery and etc. You would pick plastic surgery


thanks :smile: so after medicine would i have to take a masters in plastic surgery or something? I can barely find any unis which do that...
No offence but you want to be a plastic surgeon and you have no idea what degree to study even ?
Do you have a non monetary motivation to be a plastic surgeon?
Original post by bobby147
No offence but you want to be a plastic surgeon and you have no idea what degree to study even ?
Do you have a non monetary motivation to be a plastic surgeon?


I know i need to study medicine and have done extensive research on what to do after that to get into the field and i can barely find anything. my motivations have nothing to do with money - i know many people who are plastic surgeons and have aspired to do what they do for as long as i can remember.
thank you so much! the link you sent however says page not found - do you maybe have an updated version?
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First steps:
Get strong GCSEs, including English, Maths and Sciences, if you haven’t taken them already - with AS-Levels being phased out these are even more important.
Get AAA or above in A-Levels (including Chemistry, and at most universities you need Biology, too) or equivalent.
Get lots of medical work experience to help your uni application.
Complete UKCAT/BMAT aptitude tests if required for your chosen Universities - apply based on your strengths!!
Complete a medical degree (5-6 years).

Following Graduation:
2 years paid Foundation training in the NHS.
2 years Core Surgical training.
5-6 years Speciality training in plastic surgery.
(edited 6 years ago)
This is so useful thank you!
Original post by LRxS
First steps:
Get strong GCSEs, including English, Maths and Sciences, if you haven’t taken them already - with AS-Levels being phased out these are even more important.
Get AAA or above in A-Levels (including Chemistry, and at most universities you need Biology, too) or equivalent.
Get lots of medical work experience to help your uni application.
Complete UKCAT/BMAT aptitude tests if required for your chosen Universities - apply based on your strengths!!
Complete a medical degree (5-6 years).

Following Graduation:
2 years paid Foundation training in the NHS.
2 years Core Surgical training.
5-6 years Speciality training in plastic surgery.


thanks very much!
Original post by anonymous2556
I'm interested in becoming a plastic surgeon but don't how or what I'd have to study at uni...


Get hold of someone's valid credit card and cut it into little pieces.

This also qualifies for a joint honours in financial consultancy.

No studying necessary.
ALternatively you can just train in botox injections. That probably makes more money for less hassle
Original post by UKCATrocks
ALternatively you can just train in botox injections. That probably makes more money for less hassle


Presumably s/he is interested in being a surgeon rather than appearing on the Apprentice :wink:

The majority of plastic surgeons in the UK work for the NHS and mostly perform reconstructive operations anyway. It's not the same as cosmetic surgery.

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