Annual Salary
£24,214 to £104,927
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
There will be
6% more Surgeon jobs in 2026.
In your local area
In this role you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing and a uniform.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
To become a surgeon you'll need to complete:
You may be able to join a 6-year degree course in medicine without A levels or equivalent qualifications in science. The course includes a one-year pre-medical foundation year.
If you already have a first class or upper second class science degree, you could take a 4-year graduate entry route into medicine. Some universities will also accept non-science graduates.
When you apply for a course in medicine, you could be asked to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) or BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT). They test the skills you'll need on the course, like critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis, communication and scientific knowledge.
There's a lot of competition for places on medical degrees. Most university admissions departments will expect you to have done some relevant paid or voluntary experience.
You'll usually need:
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a surgeon from the Royal College of Surgeons and Health Careers.
With experience and entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register, you could apply for senior or consultant roles, go on to lead a team, or manage a department.
You could also move into teaching and training students, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals.
You can find out more about becoming a surgeon from the Royal College of Surgeons and Health Careers.
You'll need: