Bachelor Of Science (Honours) - Psychology - Health Psychology

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology with a focus on Health Psychology at Carleton University, there are several important Academic Requirements to consider:

• Minimum Academic Performance: High school graduation is the normal minimum level of study required for admission. Academic performance in previous studies is the main determining factor.
• Transcripts: You will need to provide transcripts from your final years of high school along with your graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results. If an application is made during the final year of study, mid-year or interim marks will be reviewed for an early/conditional offer.
• Prerequisite Courses: For the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, the following courses are required:
  • Math
  • Two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
• International Students: For international students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to have completed a secondary education that typically consists of a minimum of 12 years of study. If the secondary system is fewer than 12 years, applicants may be required to have completed one year of university study.
• Evaluation of Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Application Deadlines:
  • For September start: Applications open in September of the preceding year, with a deadline to apply by April 1. For students whose transcripts originate in Canada or the US, the deadline is June 1.
  • For January start (limited programs): Applications open in late September, with a deadline to apply by October 15. For students whose transcripts originate in Canada or the US, the deadline is November 15.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors. We are here to help you navigate through your application journey!

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

** TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.