Program requirements

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Students at UVic can earn a variety of different degrees involving psychology. By far the most popular route is to earn a Major in Psychology, either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. There is also a popular combined BSc degree in Biology and Psychology, as well as a combined BSc degree in Computer Science and Psychology. The worksheets below spell out the requirements for these degrees.

BA degree Major in Psychology
BSc degree Major in Psychology
BSc degree Combined Major in Biology and Psychology
BSc degree Combined Major in Computer Science and Psychology

Furthermore, we offer a Minor/General degree in Psychology, as well as an Honours Degree in Psychology and an Honours Degree in the Combined Biology/Psychology degree. Furthermore information about these programs can be found in the Course Calendar

BA BSc degree general or minor
BA Honours in Psychology
BSc Honours in Psychology
BSc Honours degree Combined Major in Biology and Psychology

If you have specific questions about the above degree programs, please contact the Psychology Undergraduate Advisor at psycadv@uvic.ca.