Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsySc)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Please refer to: BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is no longer available.
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2023
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Additional application information
To become a registered psychologist in Queensland, the completion of a four-year psychology program is required; plus the completion of a professional masters, doctorate or PhD program in psychology, or two years' supervised experience as a psychologist. Postgraduate professional qualifications are a distinct advantage when competing for professional jobs as a psychologist.
Psychology can also be studied through the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. These programs, with an additional honours year, both meet the undergraduate requirements for professional registration when combined with two years supervised experience as a psychologist.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Psychology
Email: enquiries@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6230
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2023
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 029221D
View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Psychological Science?
This program prepares students for careers in psychology and for postgraduate professional or research training. Students gain an integrated and comprehensive education in main discipline areas, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological and abnormal psychology. The program also develops research methods and psychological assessment and survey skills.
Students pursue individual interests, choosing electives from a range of specialist areas, including family processes; development disorders; psychopathology; counselling psychology, health psychology, group processes and inter-group relations; attitudes; social cognition; and industrial and organizational psychology.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Additional application information
To become a registered psychologist in Queensland, the completion of a four-year psychology program is required; plus the completion of a professional masters, doctorate or PhD program in psychology, or two years' supervised experience as a psychologist. Postgraduate professional qualifications are a distinct advantage when competing for professional jobs as a psychologist.
Psychology can also be studied through the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. These programs, with an additional honours year, both meet the undergraduate requirements for professional registration when combined with two years supervised experience as a psychologist.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 029221D
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Psychological Science
Careers
Students contemplating a career as a registered psychologist are required to undertake a four year psychology degree (or a three year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in psychology followed by an honours year). On completion of the degree students meet the academic requirements for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, as well as associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Provisional registration is the registration type that enables an individual to complete further training that is required to become eligible for General registration as a psychologist. Further information about the requirements for registration as a psychologist can be obtained from the Psychology Board of Australia website.
To obtain full membership of the Australian Psychological Society, an approved coursework masters, professional doctorate or PhD degree in psychology is required.
Careers include:
- Clinical psychology - assessment, treatment and prevention of a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems;
- Clinical neuropsychology - the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional and behavioural disorders associated with dysfunction of brain processes or head injury;
- Organisational psychology - applying knowledge of the human behaviour to enhance organisational effectiveness;
- Educational psychology - providing assessment, intervention and counselling services relevant to the management of educational issues;
- Sports psychology - developing skills needed to enhance individual performance, enjoyment and participation in physical activity;
- Research and academic psychology - applying skills to the advancement and communication of knowledge relating to psychology
Psychology is also a useful area of study for a range of other careers.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Psychological Society
- Psychology Board Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Psychological Society Ltd
Program rules for the Bachelor of Psychological Science
To complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Psychological Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BPsySc list comprising:
- #41-43 for compulsory psychology courses;
- #11-13 for elective psychology courses; and
- #10 for general electives.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
