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It takes at least 11 years after high school to become a psychologist:

4 years of college

4 years of medical school

3 years of residency

The above answer is the correct length of time and steps required in school to become a psychiatrist, who are also medical doctors. However, to become a psychologist usually requires a masters degree (MSc) and a Doctorate (PhD) in psychology or a related field. This would involve 8-10 years of schooling consisting of 4 years of undergraduate college or university, 1-2 years for a masters degree and 3-4 years for a PhD. Following this schooling you would be required to take specialty exams to become a certified psychologist.

People used to be able to attain the title of psychologist with only a masters degree, but this is not very common anymore.

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