Investigate the science of behaviour and the brain to drive innovation in neuroscience and mental health. Psychology is the science that specializes in the understanding of human behaviour and mental processes. The BSc program studies the scientific fundamentals of psychology with a particular focus on the biological, chemical and cognitive factors underlying human and animal behaviour.
BSc in Psychology
Program overview
Why choose this program
Psychology at the University of Ottawa reflects the broad spectrum of modern scientific psychology research and applications. The program allows you to participate in academic research projects that offer privileged insight into the many facets of psychology, including statistics and data analysis. It allows you to take part in academic research projects that provide privileged insight into the many facets of the discipline, including statistics and data analysis, and also prepare you for graduate studies in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, neuroscience, or health sciences.
The School of Psychology is a national and international reference in the field. Open to other disciplines, its strategic directions address future needs in psychology and place significant importance on bilingualism. The School encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, creating numerous opportunities for you and for professors to work with other faculties such as Science, Medicine, Health Sciences, and Arts.
Program structure
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4 years - 120 units
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After your studies
A psychology degree opens doors rather than narrowing your path. The program prepares you for graduate studies in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, health sciences, education, or administration. It also provides access to a wide range of career opportunities, such as:
- Neuroscience researcher
- Data analyst
- Research assistant
- Psychopharmacology researcher
- Clinical psychologist (requires doctoral studies)
- Research psychologist (requires doctoral studies)
- Neuropsychologist (requires doctoral studies)
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