pathway to becoming a clinical psychologist
hi, i'm an a level student studying psychology, sociology and english literature who wants to work as a clinical psychologist in the future. i'm confused as to how i would achieve this with the different responses I've been getting (being told to do a professional doctorate in counselling or clinical psychology????)
what would be the usual pathway for this? like, a bsc in psychology and then a clinical/counselling psychology doctorate or are there other steps, too? like an msc?
what would be the usual pathway for this? like, a bsc in psychology and then a clinical/counselling psychology doctorate or are there other steps, too? like an msc?
Original post by pastaaroll
hi, i'm an a level student studying psychology, sociology and english literature who wants to work as a clinical psychologist in the future. i'm confused as to how i would achieve this with the different responses I've been getting (being told to do a professional doctorate in counselling or clinical psychology????)
what would be the usual pathway for this? like, a bsc in psychology and then a clinical/counselling psychology doctorate or are there other steps, too? like an msc?
what would be the usual pathway for this? like, a bsc in psychology and then a clinical/counselling psychology doctorate or are there other steps, too? like an msc?
Yes, pretty simply you will need an accredited bsc and then a doctorate in clinical psychology, in between lots of relevant experience (practical and paid). Masters are useful but not mandatory.
Hope that helps,
Greg
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