Study beyond the classroom: • Subscription to journals and periodicals is provided by school and students are expected to read beyond the exam syllabus. • You should have a broad interest in the subject and the specific topic areas, and keep yourself informed of current psychological issues. To be a successful psychology student you need to: • Be able to express your ideas concisely in a scientific manner. • Realise that biological concepts and research/statistical analysis are part of the course. Students who have studied psychology at Derby High have gone on to: University courses include law, medicine, psychology, teaching, dentistry, vet science and social work.