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	Cognitive and Brain Sciences
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School	Ontario Tech University
Location	Oshawa, ON, Canada
School Type	University
School Size	Full-time Undergraduate: 10,550 Full-time Graduate: 902
Degree	Bachelor
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Prerequisites Notes	Bachelor of Science in Psychology Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U). It is recommended that Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) is taken. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
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Description	Students enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may choose to specialize in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Both degrees will provide students with a core first year of courses, with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional electives in their upper years of study. Students will receive a solid foundation in research methods and statistics as well as highly marketable skills in a variety of tech-focused domains. The knowledge students will gain from this program will put them in a strong position for additional education or direct-to-work opportunities. Students who choose the Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization will experience an in-depth exploration of mental processes and neural mechanisms through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Students gain expertise in cognitive functions, brain imaging techniques and the application of cognitive theories to real-world problems. The Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization can be taken in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programs.
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The Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization can be taken in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programs.

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