• Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • In the psychology program, students will learn about experimental design, statistical analysis, brain function, language development, learning mechanisms, psychopathology and treatment, and more.
  • In the first year of study, students will take introductory courses in psychology and neuroscience to provide students with a foundation for more in-depth studies in upper years.
  • Fourth-year students will have the opportunity to complete their own honours research project to discover topics that are of personal interest.
  • Some sample courses that students study are:
    • Methods in Experimental Psychology
    • Abnormal Behaviour
    • The Science of Sleep
  • Students get the opportunity to learn from top experts in the field who are winning awards for their teaching and making the world a better place.
  • Each year, Dal Science students are recognized for their success and dedication through scholarships and bursaries. 
  • Dalhousie University has received a five-star rating overall, and specifically in Teaching, Employability, Learning Environment, and Innovation, from QS Stars, one of the top global university rating systems.
  • Job opportunities after BA Psychology are Psychiatric Technician, Laboratory or Research Assistant, etc, and the average salary goes up to 48,000 USD.