BSc Psychology (Saint John) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

In psychology we ask why and how people do the things they do. You will apply scientific principles to explore human behaviour such as our desires, impulses, actions and emotions. University of New Brunswick Saint John faculty members conduct cutting edge research in areas such as criminal justice, forensic psychology, addictions, psychopharmacology, inter-personal relations and well-being, lie detection, animal learning and human development and perception. Offered at the Saint John campus as the Bachelor of Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Applied Science, and Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

In your first year you will take two introductory psychology courses that will provide you with an overview of major topics such as the biological basis of behaviour, personality development and abnormal psychology. At the end of your second year you may choose to complete a major or double major in psychology.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,412 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately Source

International applicants: CAD 21,618 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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