In India MBBS degree is the basic qualification needed to do Psychiatry. After completing MBBS (including internship) one can attend various PG Medical Entrance Exams and take MD in psychiatry which is a 3-year course. Diploma Course in Psychiatry or DNB Psychiatry can also be taken to become a Psychiatrist.

Prospective psychiatrists must complete a four-year bachelor's degree as preparation for medical school. Essential undergraduate classes include English, math, biology, chemistry and physics. Although no particular major is required before applying to medical school, many students major in biology or chemistry.

Hello aspirant

Thanks for asking this question as it us a point of perplexity for many people.

It is important to understand that psychiatrist is very different from psychologist. The former is a doctor and in order to get a specialisation in that you need to do mbbs whereas the later is a post graduate in physiology(ma) and can go for research too later.

Also there Are certain clinical course available psychology too such as child psychology.

I hope that helps

Best wishes