Psychology (BSc) or (BA) at Dalhousie University

When you study psychology at Dalhousie, you’ll learn how the mind works and what drives human and animal behaviour. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. It explores the mechanisms that underlie these processes, as well as how we learn, develop, interact, and adapt to the world around us. You'll build a strong foundation in research methods while learning how psychological science is used to improve people's lives.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department Psychology and Neuroscience  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Your degree will introduce you to broad areas like research methods, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and more. In later years, you’ll study specialized topics in areas that interest you. This includes lab courses that give you experience with psychology research.

Career pathways

By studying psychology, you’ll develop transferable skills like scientific thinking, communication, and information management. Many graduates use these skills to find rewarding careers in fields like community and social services, human resources, student services, and forensic services. Other careers require additional education.

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