Question by babygirl: What does it take to become a psychiatrist? I have four years of college and quite a few classes in psycholog
I have four years of college and quite a few classes in psychology. Do you have to get a phd in it to open your own business or work somewhere or can you just get a degree in it. Are there any state board tests to take or anything like that.
also what if I went into theropy or psychology.

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Answer by Red One
To be a psychiatrist you need a doctorate because you perscribe pills. If you want to be a psychologist you also need a doctorate. If you want to do other things with in the field of psychology no place will hire you without a degree and most places will not hire you without a masters

Answer by The Elder God
Psychiatry is a medical profession. So you will need to go to Med School to become a psychiatrist. After 4 years of med school, you will need to complete psychiatric residency for about 4 years, and then take the board-certified exams. So, the total time after your bachelors degree is about 8-9 years.
You do NOT need to get a Phd, although some dual-enroll and get a Phd and an MD.
The major difference between a Psychatrist and a Psychologist is that psychiatrists are doctors, and can prescribe medication. Their salaries are also much, much higher.

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