Offered By	ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	Science Enquiries
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 graduate with a BSc (Psych) take a minimum of 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.

A pass degree in psychology provides an excellent grounding in the field. An Honours degree 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).

The degree of BSc (Psych) offers concentrated study in psychology for students who want a thorough exploration of the discipline and the opportunity for specialisation in their third year. It includes courses in the major substantive areas of psychology, together with comprehensive training in the research design and data analysis techniques used in psychological science.

The degree program follows a planned three-year sequence. In the first year (1000 level science) courses, students are introduced to the core topics of cognition, personality, social psychology, developmental psychology, biological bases of behaviour, and research methodology. Five of these areas are then developed within the five 2000 level science psychology courses, leading in to more specialised 3000 level science courses from which students select according to their interests. Third year BSc (Psych) students must include the advanced (3000 level science) methodology course in their program as well as the personality and assessment, and abnormal psychology courses. The School’s undergraduate adviser is available to advise on third year options, as well as on curriculum choices for the remaining courses of non-psychology the degree allows.

The BSc (Psych) is an ideal preparation for fourth year (Honours) and for further graduate study in psychology. It offers a firm scientific grounding in the discipline, which is the essential basis for both professional training (eg Graduate Diploma; Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology) and advanced research work (MPhil; PhD).

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.

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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	84
QLD Band	9
International Baccalaureate	30

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 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.