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Bachelor of Psychology in BSc

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Science degree blending psychology, Science and mathematics with an emphasis on research methods.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Psychology in BSc
Develop disciplinary knowledge
Critical analysis and effective communication. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Behavioural neuroscience
Forensic psychology
Cognitive psychology
Medical careers in neurology
Psychiatry or pediatrics

Curriculum

First year includes introductory psychology
General chemistry and cell biology
Later years add research methods
Data analysis and small-group research
With an honours thesis option in the final year. Regular or co-op delivery.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion (Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses or an international equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen programme
No central minimum average is published and admission is competitive and programme-specific. Engineering and Mathematics applicants also complete an Admission Information Form
Engineering applicants an online interview. English proficiency evidence is needed if the four most recent years of education were not in an English-language school system.
No central minimum published
Admission is competitive and program-specific (required subjects and averages set per program and per country/system)

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses or an international equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen program, Engineering and Mathematics programs also need an Admission Information Form (Engineering also an online interview)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 180
Duolingo 120
Institutional test EFAS 75%
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme requirements and application deadline. Apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre as directed on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required supplementary admission forms in the university applicant portal. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,000 CAD
Application fee	$166 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterloo
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	The 10,000 CAD International Student Entrance Scholarship is available to eligible international fee-paying students admitted to full-time, First-year degree studies, With specified program and transfer exclusions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.