The Psychology programs at Laurier Waterloo offers a strong foundation in human thought, emotion and behaviour, with access to expert faculty, hands-on labs, co-op and community-based learning. Build research, analytical and communication skills that prepare you for grad studies and rewarding careers.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) explores social, developmental and clinical psychology, with opportunities to study culture, cognition and community mental health—ideal for careers in education, counselling or social services. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) focuses on neuroscience, perception and cognition, with lab-based learning in biology and health, preparing you for research or healthcare professions.

Ontario High School Admission Requirements

BA Requirements

• Average admission range: mid 70s
• English at 60%
• One of 3M Functions, 3U Functions and Relations or any 4U mathematics at 60%
• English calculated in admission average

BSc Requirements

• Average admission range: mid 70s
• English at 60%
• Advanced Functions at 60%
• Biology at 60%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average

Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

BA Requirements

• Average admission range: mid 70s
• Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
• Grade 11 Mathematics OR Senior or Grade 12 Mathematics at 60%
• English calculated in admissions average

BSc Requirements

• Average admission range: mid 70s
• Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
• Senior or grade 12 Biology at 60%
• Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

"How Can I Transfer into Psychology?"

If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Laurier's Psychology (BA) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.

To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:

1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.