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Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

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Focus on science. This degree allows you to study psychology and core sciences at the same time. You will learn about human behaviour, motivation, relationships and communication in one of today’s fastest growing disciplines. 

You will also acquire important skills and knowledge in key areas of science, such as:

  • biology
  • physiology
  • anatomy
  • chemistry
  • wellness

This course offers you more scientific approach to the Bachelor of Psychology. By selecting appropriate combinations of elective units, you may obtain a specialisation in psychology together with a second science specialisation from Human Bioscience, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Nutrition.

Course Essentials

How to apply

This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012

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
School of Social Sciences and Psychology

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Careers

  • psychologist
  • scientist
  • counsellor
  • academic researcher
  • market researcher

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) provides preparation for a fourth year of study in psychology for graduates wishing to achieve professional accreditation and Associate Membership with the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), and professional accreditation with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.

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

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Course Objectives

The Psychology degree is designed to prepare entry to a fourth year of studies which will enable graduates to meet the academic requirements for professional accreditation with the Victorian Psychologists' Registration Board. The course provides a strong grounding in psychology, social research methods and a science discipline.

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Units and electives

Plus one 1st year science elective

Plus one 1st year science elective

Plus one 2nd year science elective

Plus one 2nd year science elective

Plus one psychology elective

Plus two 3rd year science electives

Plus two 3rd year science electives

Psychology elective unit options

All electives are Year 2 or 3 - they may be available St Albans or Footscray Park.

Only a selection of these units are offered each year.

FIRST-YEAR SCIENCE ELECTIVE UNIT OPTIONS

- offered as guide only check science timetable to confirm availability

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list - students may choose ANY first-year science electives. Check course handbook or VU website for options

Second year science elective unit options

- Offered as guide only check science timetable to confirm availability.

Third year science elective unit options

-Offered as guide only check science timetable to confirm availability

To be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) students must have successfully completed a total of 288 credit points.

Science Specialisation The Science Specialisation comprises a recognised three-year sequence of elective units within the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science. By selecting appropriate combinations of elective units, students may obtain a specialisation in psychology together with a second science specialisation including, but not limited to, the following discipline areas:

  • Human Bioscience;
  • Human Bioscience/Wellness;
  • Human Bioscience/Nutrition;
  • Social Research Methods;
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry/Nutrition;
  • Variations to specialisation, or alternative specialisation will be considered, subject to approval from the course coordinator and unit availability.

Social Research Methods Specialisation Students wishing to complete this specialisation must study APS3020 Qualitative Research Methods 2, APS3021 Quantitative Research Methods 2 and APS3040 Independent Research Project as well as a two-year sequence of units selected from those available for the science specialisation (as listed).

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 and pathways are available from a range of VET courses
  • Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any) or equivalent plus one Year 12 Science unit. VCE Biology is not a formal prerequisite but students will find a background in biology is very helpful.
  • International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia's year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6) or equivalent.
  • 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 8 June 2012.

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 Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development.

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:

  • Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Centre
    Phone: +61 3 9919 4409
    Email:  artscourses@vu.edu.au
  • 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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