"This is a real gem of a book - a must read for anyone who is curious about what psychology is, who psychologists are, and what the pathways are for pusuing a career in psychology." Eleonora Gullone (Associate Professor, School ofPsychology, Psychiatry, and Psychological Medicine. Monash University) "I cannot recommend it highly enough to the budding psychologist as a means of gaining a clear overview of all that is required." Paula Teggelove (Psychologist and senior VCE psychology teacher. Melbourne) Drawn from the author's many hours of consultation with prospective psychology students, Becoming a Psychologist provides definitive guidance to the student who seeks a career in psychology or wishes to use the subject as a foundation for other study. It gives an overview of the various pathways that can be taken to  become a professional psychologist and helps the reader to make decisions about where they want to focus their studies. Essential reading for : ¿ secondary school students studying psychology ¿ first year undergraduate psychology students ¿ psychology undergraduate students deciding on career choices