• Question: how long did you have to train to become a scientist?

    Asked by winona dodds to Gemma on 17 Nov 2015.
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      Gemma Barron answered on 17 Nov 2015:

      Hi @winona dodds,
      Thank you for your interesting question. I guess I’m still training everyday as a scientist because things can change quite quickly but it is very interesting as I certainly never get bored. I spent 4 years studying an undergraduate degree (I studied in Scotland) and then 3 years (plus 6 months to write up my thesis!) studying for a PhD so, just over 7 years of training at university which is the same length of time that a medical doctor would need to train too. I hope that answers your question.
      Thanks, Gemma

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