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Psychiatrist
As a psychiatrist in Sweden, you will play a crucial role in the mental health landscape. The profession is highly respected and increasingly sought after, especially as awareness of mental health issues grows among the younger population. Psychiatrists diagnose and treat various mental disorders, providing essential support to patients of all ages.
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Ottalie · your guide
Curious about being a psychiatrist? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
Psychiatrists in Sweden work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They assess patients' mental health, prescribe medications, and implement therapeutic approaches. The role requires not only medical expertise but also strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with patients.
1Conducting psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses
2Prescribing medications and monitoring their effects
3Leading therapeutic sessions and group therapies
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Psychiatrist
SEK 30,000
Medical Degree
You start your career working under supervision, gaining valuable experience.
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Building up
Mid-level Psychiatrist
SEK 50,000
Experience and specialisation
You work independently, diagnosing and treating patients.
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At the top
Senior Psychiatrist
SEK 80,000
Master's degree and extensive experience
You lead teams and develop new therapeutic programmes.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Organisations in this field
NHS
The National Health Service of the UK.
Priory Group
A leader in mental health and addictions.
Cygnet Health Care
Provides specialised mental health services.
How to get in - your routes
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