Program description
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is also the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems. Psychologists and their work can be classified into three general categories: Research Psychology, Applied Psychology, and Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
Program options
Degree options
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science, Honours in Psychology - 4 Years
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology - 4 years
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science, General - 3 years
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Areas of study
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Brain and Cognitive Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methodology
- School Psychology
- Social and Personality Psychology
Professional opportunities
- Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- Experimental Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Health and Wellness Psychologist
- Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
- Marketing Psychologist
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
- Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.
- A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
- English 40S
- Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (recommended) or Applied Mathematics 40S and
- One of: Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S; Computer Science 40S; or Physics 40S
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or an approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: Depending on major, may include Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus Math or Applied Math 40S
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and the application process are available on the Faculty of Science apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
The field of psychology is incredibly diverse, encompassing all topics related to human thought and behaviour. The Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba is notable for the breadth of training opportunities that it provides to undergraduate students. As researchers and university teachers, Psychology faculty have expertise across the full range of areas within the discipline of psychological science, including neuroscience, comparative psychology, cognitive science, applied behavioural analysis, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and social and personality psychology.
Psychology is also unique in that students can pursue either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in the discipline. The primary difference between the B.Sc. and B.A. programs in Psychology is in the non-Psychology courses that students must take in the B.Sc. program. The Psychology-specific course requirements are identical for the B.Sc. and B.A. degree programs.
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