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BSc Psychology

University of British Columbia

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
C$55,800 / year
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Course overview

UBC's psychology department is among the most research-intensive in North America, and the BSc route weights biology, statistics and neuroscience more heavily than the BA stream.

Directed studies and honours options let undergraduates work inside a research lab for credit, which is the main reason UBC graduates place well into clinical and research doctorates.

Key modules

  • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Research Methods and Statistics
  • Behavioural Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Directed Research Project

Entry requirements

Academic

Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, including biology and either mathematics or chemistry.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • PTE Academic: 65 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ January 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Canada.

  • Research Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist (with further training)
  • Neuroscience Research Assistant
  • User Experience Researcher
  • Mental Health Programme Coordinator

Post-study work in Canada: Up to 3 years (PGWP). Read the Canada student visa guide.

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BSc Psychology: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BSc Psychology at University of British Columbia?

Strong results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, including biology and either mathematics or chemistry. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 65 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BSc Psychology cost?

Indicative tuition is C$55,800 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BSc Psychology?

This course has intakes in September 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.