BA in Psychology at Boston University

Programme overview

Psychology is the science of human behavior and mental processes, which uses scientific methods to describe, predict, understand, and explain human behavior. Combined with appropriate related courses, the major provides students with strong preparation for entrance into graduate programs in psychology, medicine, law, and other professions.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Psychology majors will also satisfy College of Arts & Sciences requirements described here. The major in psychology requires a total of eleven (4-unit) courses: a prerequisite course, nine principal courses, and a course in statistics, as outlined below.

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Entry requirements

CAS PS 101 General Psychology, or equivalent Principal courses in psychology are those listed in the Bulletin and numbered at the 200 level or above, excluding PS 211 and PS/NE 212. A grade of C or higher is required in all principal courses. A total of nine principal courses is required, including: CAS PS 231 Physiological Psychology

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2026/2027, stated as the standard University undergraduate tuition rate; also listed as full-time tuition $73,024 per year on the Student Financials rate page. Tuition only: excludes fees, housing, dining, books and hea Source

First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer entry is September or January, and some programmes do not offer January admission.

First-year Regular Decision application and CSS Profile/FAFSA are due January 5; merit scholarship applications are due December 1; the enrollment deposit is due May 1. Early Decision applications are due November 2 (notification December 14); Early Decision 2 applications are due January 5 (notification February 8). Transfer applications are due March 15 for September and November 2 for January.

Apply through the Common Application or the QuestBridge Application. The application fee is $80, paid through the Common Application (fee waivers available). BU is test optional for first-year applicants applying through fall 2028 and spring 2029; international applicants submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test. SAT/ACT is not required for transfer admission.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

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