Doctors must complete a four-year undergraduate program, along with four years in medical school and three to seven years in a residency program to learn the specialty they chose to pursue. In other words, it takes between 10 to 14 years to become a fully licensed doctor.

How long does it take to Specialise in medicine?

Following at least 3 (typically 4) years of study for your undergraduate degree, you must complete 4 years of study at Medical School, followed by 2-5 years of postgraduate study as you focus on your specialism.

Do junior doctors Specialise?

Junior doctors first complete a two-year “foundation programme” which gives them their first experience working with patients and medical staff. After this, they complete either “speciality training” in a particular area of medicine, or “general practice training” to become a GP.