A Career in Psychiatry

Choose Psychiatry

Are you considering a career in psychiatry? Find out how to become a psychiatrist and what the job is like in our Choose Psychiatry section.

Sixth formers and school students

If you’re at school or college and you think psychiatry is for you, our Sixth formers and school students section has everything you need to know.

Medical students

If you’re studying medicine and thinking about a career in psychiatry, see our section for Medical students.

Foundation doctors

Doctors interested in specialising in psychiatry should read our information for Foundation doctors.

How we're promoting psychiatry

The UK needs more psychiatrists. Read about what we’re doing to recruit more psychiatrists and how you can help.