requirements for becoming neurosurgeon and education level

Question: requirements for becoming neurosurgeon and education level
- Keywords:
  education,
  neuroscience,
  qualification
Asked by Hashim to Zain, Becca, Katharine G, Emma W, emilystonelake, chloesantos, Caroline R, alexswainson on 24 Mar 2026. This question was also asked by HussainI.
- Caroline Ratcliffe answered on 24 Mar 2026:
  
  You will need to do A-Levels or T-Levels ideally and then apply to Medical School which is a 5 year degree, then you need to do a 2-year medical rotation before going on to study neuro specialist which takes around 8-ish years on top.
  
  It’s a long journey (15 years) but if it is what you truly want, it is worth working for!

Question: requirements for becoming neurosurgeon and education level