Program Details

Psychology (Arts) School: Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty: Arts Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op Field of Study: Psychology, General Description: The department has approximately 350 majors, 30 faculty, and 40 graduate students. Each year, approximately 90 students receive an undergraduate degree in our programs. At the undergraduate level, we offer a major, a minor, and an honours program in psychology (either B.A. or B.Sc.), a major and an honours program in behavioural neuroscience (B.Sc.), and several joint honours programs with biology (B.Sc. Honours) and biochemistry (B.Sc. Honours). Psychology is the study of behaviour and its biological basis. It seeks to understand the behaviour of living organisms through scientific research and to use the accumulated knowledge to promote the welfare of humans and other animals. Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides students with a solid background in the science of psychology, and culminate with small classes offering direct, hands-on experience in conducting research in a wide variety of areas. Website: Psychology (Arts) at Memorial University of Newfoundland Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 65 Prerequisites: The primary criterion used in reaching decisions on applications for admission is overall academic achievement. Students with average overall academic records are unlikely to be admitted. Students must first be admitted to the Psychology (B.A. or B.Sc.) or Behavioural Neuroscience Major. To be eligible for admission, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with an overall average of at least 65%, and an average of at least 65% in all Psychology courses. Students must have a passing grade in all required courses, and must be registered for 15 additional credit hours in the semester in which they apply. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.