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Psychology Honours (B.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

A specialized 60-credit Honours programme giving an in-depth overview of psychological science with core and advanced courses, a two-term research course and seminar, and emphasis on the research techniques and statistics used in graduate school. It leaves room for courses needed for graduate applications and the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec credit requirements.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 60 credits  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Core and advanced psychology courses, a two-term Honours research project and seminar (PSYC 380D1/D2), PSYC 306 Research Methods, and optional additional research courses or science training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Honours programme is selective and by application, normally at the end of U1 (possible at end of U2 with fewer seats). Applicants must have completed at least 27 graded credits in the preceding fall and winter terms, and must have taken PSYC 204, 211, 212, 213, 215 and 305. A minimum CGPA of 3.50 is required to apply; the typical cut-off is about 3.75 and varies by year. A GPA of 3.00 in U2 is required to continue to U3.

Duration: 60 credits

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