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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Psychological Studies

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Gain a broad understanding of psychology with the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Psychological Studies, before specialising in areas such as: 

  • Behavioural studies
  • Counselling
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology

Once you have completed this combined course you will have an in-depth knowledge of human physiological and psychological functions, and highly developed skills in critical analysis, social research methods and communication.

The psychology units form part of an approved sequence of registration with the Australian Psychological Society for entry into a fourth year of study in psychology.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Health and Biomedicine

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Careers

  • counselling
  • health promotion
  • laboratory science
  • crime scene officers

With further study, you could also be working as a qualified clinical psychologist or medical research scientist.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

This degree is designed to give students a strong foundation in the scientist-practitioner model of Psychology. It will prepare them to pursue professional studies in Science and/or Psychology, or to use the theoretical, practical and research skills gained to pursue a wide range of career and study options.

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Units and electives

The course is offered over four years on a full-time basis or part-time equivalent.

Arts Elective equal to 12 credit points

Arts Elective equal to 12 credit points.

............................................. OR

............................................. OR

RBM 2365 (Medical Microbiology) may be substituted for RBM2560 (Medical Biochemistry) subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Plus one third-year Psychology unit worth 12 credit points

Plus two third-year Biomedical Science units worth 12 credit points each

Two third-year Biomedical Science units worth 12 credit points each

Two third-year Psychology elective units worth 12 credit points each

Third-year Biomedical Science unit options

Third-year Psychology elective unit options

First-year Arts elective options

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: VET applicants will be considered from a range of VET courses.
  • Year 12: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 - Units 3 and 4 - with a study score of at least 20 in English(any) and in mathematical methods (CAS) or science (any).
  • Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Health and Biomedicine.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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