Bachelor of Arts – Psychology – Honours

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology at Algoma University is a four-year degree program tailored for students seeking a strong biological focus alongside foundational psychological principles:

• Degree Specialization (BSc vs. BA): The BSc degree requires a greater concentration of biological-based psychology courses compared to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) track, making it ideal for clinical, scientific, and health-related fields.

• Core Academic Streams: Curriculum balances required research methodology with courses split into two main categories: social bases of behavior and biological bases of behavior.

• Beyond Basic Counseling: Broadens student perspectives beyond traditional therapy by training students to critically analyze scientific data, human behavior, and non-human behavior.

• Advanced Career & Graduate Pathways: Prepares graduates for Master’s and PhD programs, as well as specialized careers in neuroscience, forensic psychology, speech-language pathology, audiology, law, and education.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 70.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to beginning their academic program. The required duration depends on the student’s initial proficiency level.

Entrance scholarships for international students at Algoma University are automatically applied upon admission review and available for undergraduate and post-secondary certificate programs:

Chancellor's Award ($5,000 CAD/year, up to $20,000 CAD total): Awarded to high school graduates enrolled full-time (15 credits/term). Requires an A+ average (90–100% OSSD equivalent) and higher language scores (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 85 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 125). Renewable for up to 3 additional years with an 80% annual average, 12 credits/term minimum, and no failed courses. (Recipients who transition to Canadian Permanent Residency remain eligible for renewal).

President's Award ($2,500 CAD, one-time): Granted to Ontario Secondary School (OSSD) graduates entering their first year full-time (12 credits/term) with an average of 80%–89.9% across top six Grade 12 U/M courses.

The Dean's Award ($1,000 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) holding a minimum B+ academic standing (or equivalent).

Award of Excellence ($500 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) holding a minimum B academic standing (or equivalent).