Bachelor of Science – Psychology

The Psychology program provides a solid foundation in the scientific study of human behavior, mental health, and underlying psychological, social, and biological processes. Students explore diverse topics including child development, cognition, memory, personality, emotion, social psychology, and cross-cultural functioning.

Students undergo rigorous training in quantitative research methods, observation, experimentation, and statistical analysis. The program offers both Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) options, along with the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Social Research Methods or pursue a specialized, limited-enrolment program in Sport Psychology through the Faculty of Health.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88 minimum

• PTE: 60 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores (by completing prerequisite English courses prior to the academic program), but valid test results or course completion must be provided before receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships based on academic performance.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open exclusively to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Value Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.