Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Major in Psychology provide a strong foundation for advanced training that can lead to a career in Psychology or other professions.
Students gain a broad perspective in Psychology with courses in such diverse areas as biopsychology, cognitive, developmental, social, and abnormal psychology. In addition, students gain an understanding and appreciation of the empirical method as it is applied across the disciplines.
Students intending to pursue graduate studies in Psychology are advised to consider taking the Honours Program since many Canadian universities expect potential graduate students to have completed an Honours degree.
Major in Psychology (BA or BSc)
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The major in Psychology provides a strong foundation for advanced training that can lead to a career as a psychologist or other professional. Most careers in psychology, whether in research, clinical, applied or academic psychology, require a graduate degree. The Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology provides students with the skills needed to succeed in a graduate program.
Students gain a broad perspective in psychology with courses in such diverse areas as biopsychology, cognitive, developmental, social and abnormal. In addition, students gain an understanding and appreciation of the empirical method as it is applied across the discipline.
Enrollment information, deadlines and application forms for the Psychology Majors Programme can be found in the New Majors section.
Psychology Honours Program (BA or BSc)
The Honours degree program in psychology enables high achieving psychology major students to increase their concentration in psychology and to gain research experience in the completion of an Honours thesis. Students are expected to satisfy high levels of competency in their courses and to successfully complete a research project under the supervision of a member of the Psychology department.
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Minor in Psychology
The minor in psychology provides students a way of pursuing study in psychology while focusing on another area of inquiry.
Graduate Studies in Psychology
Please visit http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/psyo/graduate.html for updated information on the Psychology Graduate Studies Program.
Courses in Psychology
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