Cells. You need to be able to use your knowledge of the structure of cells and the function of the organelles to interpret electronmicrographs of cells. In particular the epithelial cells lining the small intestine. These are cells which are specialised for absorbing the products of digestion.
With undergraduate study, it takes approximately 12 to 14 years to become a dermatologist. In the UK, where medical school may be part of study in an undergraduate setting, it can still take about 14 years.Given the amount of time it requires, itâs a good idea to determine if dermatology is the right specialty.n the UK, where medical school may be part of study in an undergraduate setting, it can still take about 14 years. Given the amount of time it requires, itâs a good idea to determine if dermatology is the right specialty.
Like other types of doctors, dermatologists require training and instruction in college and medical school. They also receive further specialized background in skin, hair and nail health. This entire process of becoming a dermatologist can take about 11 years. 1  Undergraduate degree. 2  Typically, when a future dermatologist goes to college, he or she majors in a science field like biology. 3  MCAT. 4  Students usually take this Medical College Admission Test after their third year of college. 5  Medical school.