Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

Get inside the human mind (and earn a science degree at the same time).

If you have a passion for psychology and a strong scientific orientation, we have the program for you.

You’ll take a blend of psychology, science, and math courses with an emphasis on research methods and data analysis. In your third and fourth years, you’ll have the chance to work in small groups, get hands-on laboratory training, and work one-on-one with professors.

Your Bachelor of Science in Honours Psychology is the perfect launchpad for a career in behavioural neuroscience, forensic psychology, or cognitive psychology — or for a medical career specializing in neurology, psychology, or pediatrics.

Get hands-on experience through research projects.

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About the Psychology (Science) program

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Psychology admission requirements

• Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
  • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
  • 2 of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, Physics (Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics are recommended)
• Admission averages: Low 80s
• An Admission Information Form is recommended.
• Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

How to apply

Apply to Life Sciences and select Psychology as your major at the end of first year. 

To continue on to second year as a Psychology major, your

• average in all first-year courses must be at least 60%
• average in first-year Science courses must be at least 60% and
• average in your first-year Psychology courses must be at least at 75%

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Careers 

Psychology graduates can find a wide variety of career opportunities in counselling, therapy, mental health services, neuroscience, human relations, psychiatry, speech pathology, research, and education.

Recent graduates

• Youth Worker and Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Vietnamese Women's Association of Toronto
• Coordinator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

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First-year Psychology courses

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Customize your Bachelor of Science in Honours Psychology degree

You can also add additional areas of interest and expertise by including a minor/minors as part of your degree.

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Gain relevant work experience through co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.

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Learn more about Psychology

• Email our Science Recruitment Team, who can answer any questions about Psychology
• Visit the Psychology (Faculty of Science) website
• Related programs: Psychology (Bachelor of Arts), Honours Science