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Psychiatrists are medically qualified doctors, while practitioner psychologists follow psychology-based professional training and apply psychological assessment, formulation, research and evidence-based interventions within their area of practice.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">What is a psychologist?\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology is the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bps.org.uk/what-psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">study of the mind and behaviour\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">. Psychologists use scientific knowledge to understand how people think, feel and behave, and apply that understanding to real-world issues.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Their work focuses on understanding how people think, feel, learn, and behave. Psychologists use evidence-based approaches to assess, understand, and support individuals across a variety of settings.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on their area of expertise, psychologists may:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">conduct psychological assessments\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">deliver therapeutic interventions\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">support behavioural change\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">undertake research\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">analyse psychological data\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">develop well-being programmes\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">help organisations improve performance and engagement.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology is a broad field with specialisms such as educational psychology, occupational psychology, health psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical psychology.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">What does a psychiatrist do?\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/core-psychiatry-curriculum-final-17-august-2022_pdf-92439920.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialise in mental health.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> Their training begins with a medical degree, then progresses to specialist psychiatric training. Because they are medically qualified, psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and monitor physical and psychological health together.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychiatrists may support individuals experiencing:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">depression\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">anxiety disorders\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">bipolar disorder\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">schizophrenia\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">eating disorders\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">personality disorders\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">substance misuse conditions.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Their work often involves evaluating both physical and mental health factors that may influence a person's well-being.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">The key difference: medicine versus psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The most significant distinction between the two professions lies in their training and treatment approaches.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychiatrists approach mental health from a medical perspective. They are trained to identify, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions using medical knowledge and pharmacological interventions where appropriate.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychologists focus on understanding behaviour, thoughts, emotions, and social influences. Their work is often centred around assessment, research, behaviour change, and therapeutic support.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Neither role is inherently better than the other. Instead, they offer different but complementary perspectives.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Education and training pathways\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the educational commitment involved can help prospective students identify which route best suits their interests.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Becoming a psychologist\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The journey typically begins with studying psychology and developing a strong understanding of:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">human behaviour\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">research methods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">statistics\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">cognitive processes\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">social interactions\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">psychological theory.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Many psychology careers also require postgraduate study and specialist training, depending on the chosen area of practice.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This route may appeal to students who enjoy understanding human behaviour, conducting research, and applying evidence-based approaches to support individuals and organisations.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Becoming a psychiatrist\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychiatry follows a medical pathway. Students typically begin by studying medicine before undertaking additional specialist psychiatric training. This route may appeal to individuals with a strong interest in biology, healthcare, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Because psychiatry is grounded in medicine, students should be prepared for an extensive medical education and training journey.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Which skills are important for each profession?\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Although their responsibilities differ, psychologists and psychiatrists share several important qualities.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Successful professionals in both fields often 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data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">diagnosis and treatment\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">biological factors affecting mental health\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">integrating physical and mental health perspectives.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflecting on the aspects of mental health that most interest you can help guide your decision.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Are there opportunities beyond these roles?\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Absolutely.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Many people who study psychology do not become psychologists or psychiatrists.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology skills are highly transferable and can support careers in:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">human 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">education\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">marketing\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">mental health advocacy.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding human behaviour is valuable in countless professional contexts, making psychology a versatile subject for career development.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 aria-level=\"2\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Which path is right for you?\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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