BSc Specialization

Specialization in Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (four-year) degree requirements, which include regulations on first year and subject maximum and breadth requirements.

Program Requirements:

Students will need to achieve a minimum 60% average in the 54 credits presented for the Specialization in Psychology.

Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126, PSYC 2127, PSYC 3116 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

Students must complete 120 credits including 54 credits in the Specialization as follows:
PSYC 1106	Introduction to Psychology I	3 cr.
PSYC 1107	Introduction to Psychology II	3 cr.
PSYC 2126	Scientific Method and Analysis I	3 cr.
PSYC 2127	Scientific Method and Analysis II	3 cr.
PSYC 2605	Behavioural Neuroscience	6 cr.
PSYC 2706	Evolutionary Psychology	3 cr.
PSYC 2906	Sensation	3 cr.
PHIL 2716	Bio-Ethics	3 cr.
PSYC 3116	Literacy in Psychology	3 cr.
PSYC 3326	Hormones and Social Behaviour	3 cr.
PSYC 3506	Neuropharmacology	3 cr.
PSYC 4706	Advanced Neuroanatomy	3 cr.
2000/3000/4000 level Psychology courses		15 cr.

Other Science Requirements

Twelve credits from the following:
BIOL 1000 level (excluding BIOL 1911)
CHEM 1000 level (excluding CHEM 1911)
BIOL 2206/CHEM 2207 Biochemistry

Breadth Requirements and Electives:

ACAD 1601		3 cr.
Electives		45 cr.

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