Question: how long do you have to study to be a scientist

Pete Gwynne answered on 17 Nov 2017:

i did science a-levels and then a degree in biology. i also did another degree after that called a PhD where you learn how to be a scientist for a job, like an apprenticeship. that makes 9 years, but you don’t have to do the second degree. i only did it because i was really interested – and also i wanted to stay at university as long as possible because it’s fun.