How to switch career to clinical psychology from HR?

I have done MBA in HR and I don't have psychology background.

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Kajal Kumari
2 years ago
Switching from a career in HR to clinical psychology requires careful planning and preparation. Here are some steps you can take to make the transition: 1. Research the field: Start by researching the field of clinical psychology to understand the academic and professional requirements, as well as t

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T
9 years ago
You will have to pursue your MA / M.Sc. in Psychology. It's a course of two years. Ideally, students who have done their Bachelors in psychology can pursue Masters in psychology. But, you can look for universities which allow students from other streams to pursue their Masters in clinical / counseli

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C
5 years ago
Hi even I want to do the same. Can you give me some idea about it?

Dear Tina, Clinical psychology is meant for medical doctors. You should have MBBS degree but you can do M.Sc. in psychology course. All the best.

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Hi, You are wrong here. There's a huge difference between psychiatry and psychology. Psychiatry is for doctors with MD since this a specialization (doctors can prescribe drugs). On the other hand, psychology is for people studying M.Sc. or MA in psychology.

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