Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Overview

The Bachelor Science (Psychology) provides comprehensive training in the scientific study of human behaviour and experience, the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes that underlie it, and how the profession applies this knowledge to practical problems. Students are introduced to the whole field, from personality to social influences on behaviour; from biological bases of behaviour to cognitive processes and from psychopathology to perceptual processes.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of core topics in the discipline of psychology, their applications, and ethical behaviour in research and professional contexts.
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of research methods, including an evaluation of the characteristics of the science of psychology/scientific method.
3. Demonstrate an ability to apply research methods to address psychological questions related to behaviour and mental processes.
4. Write standard research reports and orally present information in various formats.
5. Exhibit a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology.
6. Apply critical thinking skills and knowledge of scientific method to evaluate claims regarding psychological phenomena.
7. Use information in an ethical manner and apply knowledge of ethical and legislative requirements to determine appropriate ethical conduct in a range of contexts.
8. Examine scientific methods and knowledge that complement an appreciation of psychology as a scientific discipline.
    

Course Structure

Variation to Course Structure  

Bachelor of Science students at the Singapore Institute of Management follow the same course structure as the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at UOW, except the SIM program has prescribed electives.