📚 Degree pathways for Doctor
Medicine (MBBS / MBChB)
Primary route5–6 year undergraduate in UK / AU / SG / IN. 4-year post-graduate route in US (after a Bachelor's).
Graduate-Entry Medicine
Alternative4-year accelerated MBBS for graduates with a related Bachelor's.
🎯 Typical entry grades
A-level
A*AA inc. Chemistry + Biology
IB Diploma
38–40 with 6/7 in HL Chemistry + Biology
💷 Doctor salary outlook across 7 markets
Annual local-currency medians. Hover / tap the note column for context.
| Market | Entry | Mid (5–10y) | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK NHS bands + consultant uplift | £36,616 | £70,000 | £130,000 |
| 🇺🇸 US Specialists / surgeons $500k–1M+ | $250,000 | $350,000 | $600,000 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$75,000 | A$200,000 | A$350,000 |
| 🇦🇪 UAE Tax-free | AED 250,000 | AED 600,000 | AED 1,200,000 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | S$80,000 | S$180,000 | S$400,000 |
| 🇮🇳 India Private vs govt huge variance | ₹8,00,000 | ₹25,00,000 | ₹60,00,000 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | RM 80,000 | RM 180,000 | RM 350,000 |
UAE figures are tax-free. Singapore tax is materially lower than UK/US/AU. Real salaries vary by employer, city and specialisation. Refreshed annually.
📈 Job outlook + AI / automation risk
Steady demand globally — ageing populations and chronic-disease load mean strong long-term growth. NHS workforce shortages = guaranteed UK demand for the next decade+.
Human judgement, hands-on physical work, or interpersonal trust make this hard to automate in the next 10–15 years.
🏢 Top employers for Doctors
🛤️ Alternative non-degree pathways
Physician Associate (2-year postgraduate route, currently lower scope but growing).