Posted by u/[deleted] 4 years ago. i know doctors that went to medical school after they already had an established career. A bachelor's degree you can do part-time through UNISA, though if you can at all afford it I'd opt for full-time study. In SA you can practise as a psychologist with a Master's degree, and as a psychological counsellor with an honours degree. I've read in a couple of forums that its a tough field to break. Close. do some research and find out what it takes to become a psychologist. How late is too late to pursue a career as a psychologist? Oct 28, 2008 #1 I have recently turned 40 and have thought about being a plumber for a while. Engineering is something I've always loved and consider myself to be fairly talented at. It has taken me a long time to figure out what it is that I want from life. I'm a 4th year (22yo) engineering student. Go. 1 of 3 Go to page. He’s 52. Or maybe your late 20s if, say, you went to medical school. 1; 2; 3; Next. 9. ask them for information about psychology degrees and plans of study. C. Curlyworld. I have changed careers a couple of times now because of mixed reasons. Discover what retraining at 40, 50, 60 or above means. No. I just met a gentleman at a psycho-social rehabilitation agency where I teach who just completed his education and was hired to be a therapist. you should never give up on something because you "feel too old." If you’re 40, 50 or older and wondering, ‘Is it too late to change careers?’, we say, no!We’ll also give you tips for how to overcome your fears and make it happen. Find out what makes you happy at work – and pursue it for that new career at 40. I have spoken to some people in the field who are doing exactly what I want to do. I think it would depend on the individual as to whether he/she is too old to become a psychologist, but I can assure you that people in their 30s and 40s are not too old to … I now find myself with enough time to do a course but wonder if I am too old. talk to an academic advisor at your current college. My dream is to become a forensic/clinical psychologist but I'm worried that postgraduate work experience (specifically trainee/assistance psychology)will be hard to come by due to the fierce competition and my age, which will be 38. in the Plumbing Courses | Plumbing NVQs area at PlumbersForums.net. I have also considered a social work degree or teaching as a back up. Status Not open for further replies. How late is too late to pursue a career as a psychologist? Discuss Is 40 too old to become a plumber? It’s not too late. Archived. Next Last. I am convinced I would be happy as a therapist and have toyed with the idea of going back to school for psychology. But that's all wrong, according to psychologist Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. it's NEVER too late to follow your dream.