Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires an advanced degree and a license to practice. May require at least 2-4 years of psychology experience.
1 A degree classification of 2.1 or above. 2  To become a university lecturer, you will need to take postgraduate courses leading to a PhD. 3  To be accepted onto those courses, you will usually need at least a good 2.1 in your degree. 4  A Master's in your chosen field.
You will need a doctoral degree to work as a lecturer at four-year colleges and universities, though specialties such as fine arts may only require a master's. A doctoral degree, made up of master's and Ph.D., requires that you complete a bachelor's program and takes a few years.