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Psychology - PSYCA13972

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
  
   
 
Program: 3972 - Advanced Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

This plan is the Study Plan in Psychology within the Advanced Science program.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. It is a diverse discipline that includes study of the processes of perceiving, learning and memory; the assessment of abilities and attitudes; the origins of personality and emotional states; the nature and effects of social interactions with other people; brain-behaviour relationships; and the causes of abnormal behaviour. Study in the scientific discipline of psychology provides the background necessary for further training in the application of psychology in a variety of professional contexts.

Psychologists work in clinical, correctional, counselling, legal, educational and organisational settings. People with training in psychology also pursue careers in diverse areas including academic and health research; rehabilitation; occupational health and safety; advertising and marketing; and personnel selection, training and management.

Registration as a Psychologist
In order to become a member of the professional body, the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and for registration as a psychologist in NSW, students first need a university Bachelor degree which includes four years of approved training in psychology. Psychology in the Advanced Science program provides four years of approved training in Psychology. Students must also follow this by completing an accredited 5th and 6th year academic degree such as one of the Master of Psychology degrees (Clinical, Forensic or Organisational) or a combined Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology degree as offered by this University. An alternative of two years of supervised experience in professional practice may be undertaken for registration as a psychologist in NSW.

English Proficiency
A high proficiency in English is needed to pass Psychology courses.

Plan Structure

Stage 1
PLUS
  • Level I MATH, COMP, CHEM, PHYS, BIOS, BABS or GEOS courses totalling 12 UOC
  • Free electives totalling 12 UOC
  • Other science electives* totalling 6 UOC
*Suitable electives include courses from areas such as Anatomy, Biological Science, Mathematics, Physiology, History and Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy.

Stage 2
PLUS
  • General Education courses totalling 6 UOC
  • Free electives totalling 6 UOC
  • Other science electives totalling 6 UOC

Stage 3
PLUS

Four Level III Psychology electives (24 UOC), including ONE course each from at least TWO of the following three elective groups:

Advanced Perceptual/Cognitive:
Advanced Biological:
Advanced Social:
PLUS
  • General Education courses totalling 6 UOC
  • Free electives** totalling 6 UOC
**Recommended
SCIF3041 Research Internship B
SCIF3001 NUS Exchange Prog

Stage 4 (Honours)
Note that entry to Stage 4 requires a minimum WAM of 70 across all PSYC courses.

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