Offered By	ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3609XBPSYC
CRICOS Code	047423M
UAC Code	138123(Bach of Science (Psychology))
Areas of Interest	Psychology and Science

Psychology can be studied at ANU in a specialised Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program. Students wanting to qualify with a BSc(Psych) take at least 78 units of psychology within their 144 unit degree. Other courses making up the 144 units for the degree are at the student's discretion, with advice from the undergraduate adviser.

Psychology can also be studied as part of a BSc or BA degree, the choice of degree depending on whether a student's interests lean towards the Sciences (BSc) or Arts/Social Sciences (BA) areas. In both of these cases, students wishing to qualify for fourth year study in Psychology must include a minimum of 72 units of psychology within their 144 unit degree, and further Science or Arts courses as specified in the BSc and BA rules.

The program of study in psychology can also form part of combined programs; for example the BSc(Psych) may be combined with degrees in Law (BSc(Psych)/LLB) or Commerce (BComm/BSc(Psych)), Music (BMus/BSc(Psych)) as well as with the BSc and BA. For additional information and specific advice, the student should consult either the Undergraduate Adviser of the Department of Psychology or the Colleges Office.

A pass degree in psychology provides an excellent grounding in the field. An Honours degree or fourth-year diploma provides additional training in research and substantive psychological skills. This is essential for admission to associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society, for registration as a psychologist in the ACT, and for enrolment in most graduate degree programs. Qualification for the independent practice of psychology, or employment in academic and medical institutions, typically requires graduate study leading to a degree of Master of Philosophy, Master of Clinical Psychology, Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DPsych (Clinical)), Doctor of Philosophy, or Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology).

Bachelor of Psychology (program code 3604)

From 2004 this program has been renamed BSc(Psych) for new students. The BPsych has identical requirements to the BSc(Psych).

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	82
QLD Band	10
International Baccalaureate	29

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.