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Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAI - Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
DAA - Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Overview

Students outside on campus. Explore mental processes, brain function and behavior. You will gain expertise in neuroscience, cognition, perception and neuropsychology.

Students enrolled in the either the Bachelor of Science in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology may choose to specialize in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Both degrees will provide students with a core first year of courses, with their second year reserved for foundational psychology courses. Students will also be required to take a number of additional electives in their upper years of study. 

Students will receive a solid foundation in research methods and statistics as well as highly marketable skills in a variety of tech-focused domains. The knowledge students will gain from this program will put them in a strong position for additional education or direct-to-work opportunities.

Students who choose the Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization will experience an in-depth exploration of mental processes and neural mechanisms through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Students gain expertise in cognitive functions, brain imaging techniques and the application of cognitive theories to real-world problems.

If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAI. 

If you're interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DAA. 


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organizations provide placement opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U).

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow 70s

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Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAI - Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
DAA - Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

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Career opportunities

  • Advertising Researcher
  • Health services employee
  • Human resources employee
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Market Researcher
  • Pharmaceutical Representative
  • Statistical Consultant

Experiential learning

Experiential learning opportunities will be fostered through volunteer, practicum, internship and directed lab research opportunities, each of which will give students hands-on experience in their field of interest.

A limited number of fourth-year students have the opportunity to acquire workplace skills through an immersive internship or practicum experience with a partner organization.

  • Sample courses
    Psychology (BA)
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    Psychology (BSc)
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