Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, and the program at Brock offers a diverse approach to this exciting field of study.

We offer courses that cover a variety of topics in Psychology, including: Social Processes (e.g., Development of Deception, Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination, Human Sexuality), Brain and Cognition (e.g., Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Neuropsychology, Neuropsychopharmacology), and Applied Psychology (e.g., Counselling and Psychotherapy, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology).

Our Department has an expertise in examining psychological processes and behaviour across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. Studying Psychology is applicable to a wide variety of career paths such as those in research and industry, counselling and clinical psychology, business, government, and education.

Through lectures, seminars, labs, and one-on-one mentoring, students gain expertise in human behaviour and job-related skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, problem solving, project management, research design, and data management and analysis. Our department also requires that students complete specific courses that will help with career preparation (e.g., skill development and identification, exploring career opportunities, job searches and interviewing skills, statistics and data management), as well as a wealth of opportunities to learn outside of the classroom.

Co-op is available with any of our 4-year degree options, where students will complete 3 separate work terms over the 4 years. Students can also gain applied experiences by participating in the Psych Society, working as a teaching assistant or becoming a research assistant in one of our internationally renowned laboratories. These experiences will enrich your studies and help you to launch your career.

  • BA in Psychology
  • BSc in Psychology
  • Minor in Psychology

Expected cut-off: mid 70s; Co-op low 80s
OUAC Code (BA): BPY
OUAC Code (BSc): BSP

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Career outcomes

  • Business (human resources; sales and marketing; data analytics)
  • Health Care (research; psychological assessment; counselling; social work)
  • Education (teaching; early childhood education)
  • Law Enforcement (police and parole officers; forensics)
  • Research and innovation (data management; neuroscience)
  • Vision Rehabilitation

Prerequisite requirements

Bachelor of Arts:

  • English (ENG4U)

Bachelor of Science:

  • English (ENG4U)
  • Functions (MHF4U) or Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Two from the following: Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U)

Recommended subjects

Bachelor of Arts:

  • One 4U math (MDM4U preferred)