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The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.

Psychology is the science of behaviour. Psychologists study the way humans (and other animals) interact with the world and each other.

For example, Psychology examines how our abilities change with age, and what might underlie abnormal behaviour. It investigates how we process and store information using our senses and memory, and how our experiences shape our behaviour.

Psychologists also study how behaviour relates to the functioning of the brain, and why things such as drugs, hormone levels and lack of sleep can influence the way we behave. Applied psychologists use this knowledge to address problems as diverse as sleep disorders, industrial relations, phobias, drug rehabilitation, aircraft safety and hyperactivity.

Programme Requirements

100-level

• PSYC 111 Brain and Behaviour
• PSYC 112 Human Thought and Behaviour
• Either STAT 110 Statistical Methods or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics is recommended

200-level

• PSYC 210 Principles of Psychological Research
• PSYC 211 Brain and Cognition
• PSYC 212 Social and Applied Psychology

300-level: Four of:

Four of PSYC 313, PSYC 315, PSYC 317, PSYC 318, PSYC 319, PSYC 321, PSYC 323, PSYC 324, PSYC 325, PSYC 326, PSYC 327, PSYC 328

Plus

198 further points which may include STAT 110 or STAT 115; must include 54 points at 200-level or above.

Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science

Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) is also available.

A specific aim of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree is to develop advanced theoretical and research skills and in so doing to provide a platform for an advanced professional or academic career.