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.

• Location:
  St Albans and Footscray Park
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
• School:
  School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  SBPL
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

• 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.

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.

• Psychology 1a

  Unit code

  APP1012

  Credits

  12

• Functional Anatomy of the Trunk

  Unit code

  RBM1100

  Credits

  12

• Human Physiology 1

  Unit code

  RBM1518

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 1b

  Unit code

  APP1013

  Credits

  12

• Human Physiology 2

  Unit code

  RBM1528

  Credits

  12

• Functional Anatomy of the Head and Back

  Unit code

  RBM2200

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 2a

  Unit code

  APP2013

  Credits

  12

• Intercultural and Developmental Issues in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP2101

  Credits

  12

• Pathophysiology 1

  Unit code

  RBM2530

  Credits

  12

• Chemistry for Biological Sciences A

  Unit code

  RCS1110

  Credits

  12

• Nutritional Biochemistry 1

  Unit code

  RBM1110

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 2b

  Unit code

  APP2014

  Credits

  12

• Quantitative Social Research Methods 1

  Unit code

  APS2040

  Credits

  12

• Pathophysiology 2

  Unit code

  RBM2540

  Credits

  12

• Chemistry for Biological Sciences B

  Unit code

  RCS1120

  Credits

  12

• Nutritional Biochemistry 2

  Unit code

  RBM2220

  Credits

  12

• Qualitative Social Research Methods 1

  Unit code

  APS2030

  Credits

  12

• Diet and Nutrition

  Unit code

  RBM2260

  Credits

  12

• Medical Biochemistry

  Unit code

  RBM2560

  Credits

  12

• Research Methods in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3035

  Credits

  12

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

• Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology

  Unit code

  RBM2800

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Aspects of Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3037

  Credits

  12

• Biomedical Science, Ethics and Values

  Unit code

  RBM3610

  Credits

  12

• Psychological Issues in the Workplace

  Unit code

  APP3023

  Credits

  12

• History and Theories in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3036

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Nerve and Muscle Physiology

  Unit code

  RBM3264

  Credits

  12

• Growth and Early Development

  Unit code

  RBM3550

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Experimental Techniques

  Unit code

  RBM3590

  Credits

  12

• Immunology

  Unit code

  RBM3720

  Credits

  12

• Wellness 1

  Unit code

  RBM3810

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Neurosciences

  Unit code

  RBM3640

  Credits

  12

• Growth, Development and Aging

  Unit code

  RBM3560

  Credits

  12

• Human Developmental and Clinical Genetics

  Unit code

  RBM3660

  Credits

  12

• Pharmacology

  Unit code

  RBM3800

  Credits

  12

• Wellness 2

  Unit code

  RBM3820

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Reproduction and Development

  Unit code

  RBM3650

  Credits

  12

• Nutritional Frontiers

  Unit code

  RBM3960

  Credits

  12

• Project

  Unit code

  RBM3910

  Credits

  12

• Counselling Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  APP3015

  Credits

  12

• Group Behaviour

  Unit code

  APP3016

  Credits

  12

• Organisations and Work

  Unit code

  APP3018

  Credits

  12

• Psychobiology

  Unit code

  APP3019

  Credits

  12

• Psychoanalysis

  Unit code

  APP3020

  Credits

  12

• Psychology of Adjustment

  Unit code

  APP3021

  Credits

  12

• Psychological Assessment

  Unit code

  APP3025

  Credits

  12

• Cognitive Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3026

  Credits

  12

• Culture and Communication

  Unit code

  ACC1047

  Credits

  12

• Media, Culture and Society

  Unit code

  ACC1048

  Credits

  12

• Reading Contemporary Fiction

  Unit code

  ACL1001

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Creative Writing

  Unit code

  ACP1053

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Media Writing

  Unit code

  ACP1054

  Credits

  12

• Sex and Gender

  Unit code

  ACW1020

  Credits

  12

• Fashioning Gender

  Unit code

  ACW1021

  Credits

  12

• Sociology 1a

  Unit code

  ASS1051

  Credits

  12

• Sociology 1b

  Unit code

  ASS1052

  Credits

  12

• Indigenous Australian Issues and Understandings

  Unit code

  AEK1101

  Credits

  12

• Global Indigenous Cultures

  Unit code

  AEK1102

  Credits

  12

• Ground, Self and Others: Embodied Ethics

  Unit code

  ACT1001

  Credits

  12

• Sources of Asian Modernities

  Unit code

  ASI1002

  Credits

  12

• Knowing and Knowledge A

  Unit code

  ACX1001

  Credits

  12

• Knowing and Knowledge B

  Unit code

  ACX1002

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Web Technologies

  Unit code

  ACM1010

  Credits

  12

• Foundations of Social Science Research

  Unit code

  ASX1003

  Credits

  12

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

• 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)

• International: Not Applicable.
• Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
• Other: Not Applicable.