I want to be a psychologist. Will I be eligible for doing higher studies in psychology after completing MPT?
I am pursuing BPT now.
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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18
7 years agoHello Purva,
It would be indeed great to do this course after your MPT. The basic eligibility is graduation. I am sure you won't be able to go to a regular college. Hence I request you to download the brochure and application form of IGNOU and have a look at the eligibility for M.A.
Best wishes.
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