Psychology BA & BSc
Why study Psychology at the University of Guelph?
Cutting Edge Research
Join a department housing top academics who are conducting world-class research using cutting-edge technology. Get involved by volunteering in labs or participating in studies.
Expert Faculty
Learn from renowned faculty and award-winning teachers who are experts in areas of clinical, social and organizational/industrial psychology and neuroscience.
Learning by Doing
Get hands-on experience through courses focused on experiential learning and developing transferable skills such as critical thinking and interpersonal communication. Choose a co-op option to get even more first-hand experience.
Beyond the Classroom
Join the student-run Psychology Society and share in events and activities with fellow students, profs and others who have similar interests and career goals.
Bachelor of Arts
Gain a broad understanding of psychological theory and methodology that will prepare you for your chosen career or to pursue graduate studies in psychology.
Declare psychology as your major or minor (co-op optional) or as an area of concentration in the BA general program. Choose an independent study or undergraduate honours thesis option to add to your learning experience.
Sample Courses
- Abnormal Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Issues in Child Development
- Memory and Attention
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- Minds, Brains and Machines
- Motivation and Emotion
- Sensation and Perception
"The program has made me realize how universal the field of psychology is and how it can be applied to many aspects of the workforce and everyday life. I’ve enjoyed the interactive learning component."
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Develop an advanced knowledge of the function and structure of the brain and nervous system. Benefit from this collaborative program that includes courses in chemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, physics and psychology. Choose an independent study or undergraduate honours thesis option to add to your learning experience.
Sample Courses
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Critical Thinking in the Health Sciences
- Discovering Biodiversity
- Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Human Physiology
- Physics for Life Sciences
- Principles of Pharmacology
Meet Your Professor
Benefit from the expertise and individual attention of your instructors. The Department of Psychology faculty is comprised of acclaimed researchers and teachers who pride themselves on being available to you.
Take the Next Step
Start the application process and explore options for funding your education.