Or is there another way out? :-?
I wonder??
2007-04-25 13:35:33 · 7 answers · asked by Rima 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No.
To work in psychology, you need a bachelor's degree in psychology. It is a four year degree. To work in psychiatry, however, you need a medical degree (it is NOT a PhD, it is an MD). It is four years of medical school, followed by four years of medical internship. To work in psychology, all you need is a bachelor's degree, unless you want to perscribe medications, then you need a medical degree.
2007-04-25 15:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by lilmissmiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the best route, especially if you want to be a psychiatrist. You can go to medical college and get a masters, PhD or PsyD or MD. It's up to you. Consult with an adviser to choose the path that is best for you. Good luck to you!!
2007-04-25 13:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most psychologists have a masters degree, not a medical degree at all. Some smaller number have a Ph.D. Those who went to medical school and got an M.D. are psychiatrists, not psychologists.
2007-04-25 13:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Larry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.......you could just get a master's degree in psychology, then do pretty much anything....counseling, writing, teaching, research...... the only real reason why you would need medical school would be if you wanted to be a psychiatrist and be able to prescribe drugs.
2007-04-25 13:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a psychiatrist you need a MD. To be a psychologist you need a PhD. Or you can get a masters in counseling and be a counselor.
2007-04-25 16:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by krissy p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a psychologist is a Phd and a psychiatirist is an MD, so no.
2007-04-25 13:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by ccwash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes be a nurse
2007-04-25 13:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋