BSc Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent studies the mind and behaviour. A Psychology major can be completed within either the BA or BSc, the difference being the subject of the minor. Every student has an academic advisor and can gain research experience through higher-level classes, directed studies and honours thesis projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Study covers the biological and social reasons for human behaviour, with research training in upper-level courses and honours theses.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science (Mount Saint Vincent University): high school graduation with a minimum of five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses, an overall average of 70% or higher with no individual grade below 60%, and Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher. Applicants with Grade 12 averages of 65-69% are reviewed individually and may be required to complete Student Success Programs. Preference is given to students with strong, well-rounded high school programs. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no score below 21), PTE 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo 115. Bachelor of Science also requires Grade 11 and 12 academic or advanced mathematics plus at least one natural science; an additional science may be required depending on major. Psychology majors need Grade 11 or 12 academic or advanced mathematics.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Undergraduate entrance terms: January, May and September.

January 2027 entrance: international applicants November 6, 2026 (extended), domestic applicants December 1, 2026. May 2027 entrance: international January 4, 2027, domestic April 1, 2027. September 2027 entrance: international May 3, 2027, domestic August 2, 2027; entrance scholarship candidates March 1, 2027; Education program December 7, 2026. January 2028 entrance: international August 2, 2027, domestic December 1, 2027.

Application fee is $40 domestic and $80 international (Bachelor of Education: $90 domestic, $130 international). First-year confirmation deposit is $100 (BEd $300, international $500).

Apply through the official page: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/

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