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Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Biology)

This double major is not available for direct entry via UAC. Students should apply for the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and seek advice on enrolment day regarding a transfer into the double major.

Course Description

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience, the physiological, sensory and cognitive processes that underlie it, and the profession that applies this knowledge to practical problems. Psychologists help us to understand who we are and how we think, feel, act and change. They aim to help people function better, and to prevent ill-health and other problems developing. Psychologists' clients include children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

The combination of psychology and biological sciences provides further insight into fundamental biological processes, which deepens the knowledge and understanding of the physiological components of psychology.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information for the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) are available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Biology) requires the completion of a minimum of 150 credit points in accordance with the table below.

More than 150 credit points may be required in order to progress into an Honours year in either discipline. Students considering Honours should consult with the relevant School prior to enrolment each year to ensure that the appropriate subjects are selected.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
Year 1
BIOL104	Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment	Autumn	6
BIOL105	Functional Biology of Animals and Plants	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A	Autumn	6
or
CHEM104	Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter	Autumn	6
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104.
PSYC121	Foundations of Psychology A	Autumn	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B	Spring	6
or
CHEM105	Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures	Spring	6
PSYC122	Foundations of Psychology B	Spring	6
PSYC123	Theory, Design and Statistics in Psychology	Spring	6
Year 2
PSYC234	Biological Psychology and Learning	Autumn	6
PSYC231	Personality	Spring	6
PSYC250	Quantitative Methods	Autumn	6
PSYC241	Developmental and Social Psychology	Spring	6
PSYC236	Cognition and Perception	Spring	6
Plus 24 credit points from the following:
BIOL213	Principles of Biochemistry	Autumn	6
BIOL240	Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms	Autumn	6
BIOL251	Principles of Ecology and Evolution	Autumn	6
MARE200	Introduction to Oceanography	Autumn	6
BIOL214	The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism	Spring	6
BIOL215	Introductory Genetics	Spring	6
BIOL241	Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms	Spring	6
Year 3
PSYC347	Assessment and Intervention	Autumn	8
And 16 credit points of electives, which must include at least one of the following:
PSYC345	Advanced Topics in Cognition	Autumn	8
PSYC349	Visual Perception	Spring	8
PSYC352	Psychophysiology	Spring	8
And may include:
PSYC348	History and Metatheory of Psychology	Spring	8
PSYC350	Social Behaviour and Individual Differences	Autumn	8
PSYC315	Psychology of Abnormality	Spring	8
PSYC354	Design and Analysis	Spring	8
PSYC355	Forensic Psychology	Autumn	8
Plus 24 credit points from the following:
Option 1: Choose any three subjects from the following five subjects
BIOL303	Biotechnology: Applied Cell & Molecular Biology	Autumn	8
BIOL320	Molecular Cell Biology	Autumn	8
BIOL332	Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology	Autumn	8
BIOL321	Infection and Immunity	Spring	8
CHEM320	Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure	Spring	8
Option 2: Choose all three following subjects
BIOL332	Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology	Autumn	8
BIOL351	Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations	Autumn	8
BIOL355	Marine and Terrestrial Ecology	Spring	8
Students interested in including subjects outside of these combinations should discuss their choices with the Biological Sciences Coordinator.
BIOL391	Advanced Biology*	Annual / Autumn/ Spring	16
BIOL392	Advanced Biology*	Autumn/Spring/Summer	8

* These two subjects are available for high-achieving students wishing to complement their coursework with research projects. Entry into these subjects is by permission of the Coordinator and requires a distinction average or higher performance in subjects pertinent to the intended area of research, as approved by the Head of School.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION / Accreditation

To apply for registration as a professional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia it is necessary to complete an accredited 4 year course of study plus 2 years supervised practice. This can be through 2 years supervised practice in the community or a 5^th year at University plus 1 year of supervised practice in the community. Accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), the national professional association, requires 6 years of approved academic study.

Honours

Psychology

Students must complete additional Psychology subjects if they wish to apply to undertake Honours in Psychology. Refer to the Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

Biology

Refer to the Bachelor of Science Honours.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018