Medical Professionals

OccupationRequired EducationYears of Education
AcupuncturistMaster's degree7 to 8 years
AudiologistDoctoral or professional degree8 to 10 years
Chiropractor Doctoral or professional degree7 to 8 years
DentistDoctoral or professional degree6 to 8 years
DietitianBachelor’s degree4 years
Genetic CounselorMaster's degree6 years
Nurse AnesthetistMaster's degree6 to 8 years
Nurse PractitionerMaster's degree6 to 8 years
Occupational Therapist Master’s degree5 to 6 years
OptometristDoctoral or professional degree7 to 8 years
Oral SurgeonDoctoral or professional degree10 to 14 years
OrthodontistDoctoral or professional degree8 to 10 years
OrthotistBachelor’s degree5 years
PharmacistDoctoral or professional degree6 to 8 years
Physical TherapistDoctoral or professional degree6 to 7 years
ProsthodontistDoctoral or professional degree11 to 12 years
PsychologistMaster's or doctoral degree6 to 12 years
Registered NurseAssociate’s degree2 to 4 years
Speech PathologistMaster’s degree6 to 8 years
VeterinarianDoctoral or professional degree4 to 8 years