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Major in Psychology (BA, BACS or BSc) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

Psychology is offered as a Concentration, Major or Minor in the BA, BACS and BSc. Courses cover the genetic, physiological, sensory, cognitive, personality-based and social structures that influence behaviour and mental processes. The Honours programme adds advanced training in research methods and statistics with one-on-one thesis supervision.

Faculty: School of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Psychology (PSYC) courses covering mental health, theories and history of psychology and research skills, with a Pre-Med Pathway available.

Career pathways

Addictions counsellor, clinical psychologist, community researcher, occupational therapist, social worker

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the host degree requirements. Offered as a Major, Concentration and Minor within the BA, BACS and BSc.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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