Is physics required when one to become a neurosurgeon?

Question: Is physics required when one to become a neurosurgeon?
- Keywords:
  neurosurgeon,
  physics
Asked by next20yet to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 16 Jul 2025. This question was also asked by used20sat.
- Michael Kimwele answered on 16 Jul 2025:
  
  While a physics background isn’t mandatory for medical school, it is highly recommended and often a prerequisite for aspiring neurosurgeons. Many medical schools require or strongly recommend physics, along with biology and chemistry, as part of their pre-med curriculum. Physics coursework helps build a strong foundation for understanding the medical concepts and procedures involved in neurosurgery, such as biomechanics, fluid dynamics, and imaging techniques.