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.
Academic qualifications. Most people entering academia in the UK at the level of lecturer or above are now expected to have a doctoral level qualification-a PhD, EngD, DPhil, DBA etc.This shows that you can both carry out research professionally and communicate your findings in an academic setting.cademic qualifications. Most people entering academia in the UK at the level of lecturer or above are now expected to have a doctoral level qualification-a PhD, EngD, DPhil, DBA etc.