Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

Program overview

In the Psychology program at UNB’s Fredericton campus, you’ll explore human behavior—our desires, impulses, actions, and emotions—in the context of the science that drives it. This program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers, including policymaking at local, national, or global levels, as well as professional programs in healthcare areas such as neuropsychology, speech and language pathology, or medicine.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UNB offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows students to delve into various aspects of psychology. The program is structured as follows:

• Program Length: Four years
• Available as a major, double major, minor, or honours option
• Hands-on learning opportunities through work-study and field study courses
• Exchange and internship programs for international experience
• Laboratory courses for intensive study and innovative experiments
• Summer research opportunities to enhance practical skills

This structure ensures that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to make informed decisions based on sound scientific principles.

Featured Experiences

The Psychology program at UNB offers several unique features that enhance the learning experience:

• Hands-on learning through work-study opportunities that align with student interests
• Travel abroad options via exchange and internship programs
• Conducting and analyzing experiments in laboratory courses
• Experiential learning through field study courses in various Science programs
• Summer research opportunities to engage in practical applications of psychology

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Art or Music Therapist: Work with clients to improve their emotional and mental well-being through creative expression.
• Research Assistant or Research Analyst: Assist in conducting psychological research and analyzing data to contribute to the field.
• Mental Health Personnel: Provide support and care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Neuropsychologist: Specialize in understanding the relationship between the brain and behavior (requires further education).
• Speech and Language Pathologist: Help individuals with communication disorders (requires further education).
• Physician: Diagnose and treat medical conditions (requires further education).
• Pharmacist: Dispense medications and provide pharmaceutical care (requires further education).
• Policy Analyst: Analyze and develop policies related to mental health and social issues.
• Teacher/Professor: Educate future generations in psychology and related fields.

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