Psychology degree
Can I do any healthcare jobs with a psychology degree? And is it a good degree?
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You couldn't go on to be a nurse or occupational therapist for example without extra study, and the same for clinical psychology. What is it you want to do in healthcare?
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by InterrobangYou couldn't go on to be a nurse or occupational therapist for example without extra study, and the same for clinical psychology. What is it you want to do in healthcare?
I want to do things like radiography and hands on practical jobs
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by Smartsara28I want to do things like radiography and hands on practical jobs
You would need another course after a psychology degree then for radiography (or do instead of the psychology degree)
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by Smartsara28I want to do things like radiography and hands on practical jobs
Then take a degree in diagnostic radiography or therapeutic radiography. What A levels/Btecs are you taking?
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by Smartsara28Can I do any healthcare jobs with a psychology degree? And is it a good degree?
Hi Smartsara28,
I'm currently a second-year Psychology student and as a degree, I'm really enjoying it. Psychology is a very broad topics, covering topics such as how we think, the biology of the brain, evolution, mental health, social interactions, and much more. However, if you wanted to go into practical, front-line healthcare work, Psychology would not really be suitable for this. Many healthcare jobs are very specialised and require specific training due to their complexity, and Psychology is simply too broad and doesn't touch on a lot of the skills you might need. For example, if I wanted to become a radiographer, the only experience I will have will be knowing the anatomy of the brain from my Biopsychology module, and possibly some experience with an MRI from an upcoming module in my third year.
Undergraduate courses catered to specific front-line jobs are fairly common - for example, we have a Diagnostic Radiography BSc course starting this year (link), courses in Nursing (link), Occupational Therapy (link), and Paramedic Science (link). These degrees offer lots of placement time for practical learning and experience that is invaluable for stepping straight into these jobs out of university. The closest to a healthcare job you might get with a BSc Psychology degree is working in the counselling/wellbeing services, such as being a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, or continuing on to further study (Doctorate) to become a counselling, educational, or clinical psychologist.
Hope this helped
if you have any questions about entry requirements, or which career or pathway might be best for you, I'd be happy to help!Alex
York St John University Student Ambassador
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