Clinical Psychology is a branch of Psychology. This mainly focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. The branch mainly deals with psychoanalytic approaches in adults and kids.
This subject can be pursued at PG level for a span of 2 years. Candidates who have passed three years Bachelor Degree with Psychology as a subject are eligible to pursue the course.
Candidates who have completed M. A or M. Sc in the subject can pursue Ph. D and M. Phil. Professionals in this field are called as clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists work for medical organizations and they are not doctors.
They usually work in IT companies, Counselling, Academic institutes and rehabilitation centres. They can expect salary from Rs.10,000 - 15,000/- in Government organization, while private sector offers up to Rs.45,000.
In UK the salary for clinical psychologists range from £28,313 to £37,326 per year. Senior clinical psychologists can expect to earn between £36,112 and £43,335. The salary is too less in Russia and Germany.
