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.
Step 2: Earn a Doctorate. As stated by the BLS, associate professors need a minimum of a master's degree and, in most cases, a doctoral degree. Doctoral programs often take around six years to finish, including time to research and write a dissertation, an in-depth research paper in the student's area of study.