Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science is a honours degree in Psychology programme offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 9 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,899 per year (CAD 6,186 per year for local students).
This Honours Bachelor's degree in Behavioural Science, offered on Durham College's Oshawa campus, prepares graduates to apply Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in support of people with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injuries, dementia and related challenges. Coursework combines ABA theory and practice with other therapeutic approaches, including acceptance- and mindfulness-based methods, alongside foundational psychology and research skills. Students complete two field placements during the program: a shorter 98-hour placement and a later 420-hour placement, giving them supervised, real-world exposure to clinical and community settings before graduation. The curriculum builds toward roles such as instructor, therapist and behaviour consultant across private practice, government agencies, hospitals, educational institutions and other parts of the healthcare system, reflecting strong demand for ABA-trained practitioners. The program suits students interested in a science-based, applied approach to supporting vulnerable populations who want a credential paired with substantial practicum experience rather than classroom study alone.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65 per cent, including Grade 12 U English at a final minimum grade of 65 per cent; applicants without an OSSD may instead qualify under Mature Student Status if they meet the same English requirement, and post-secondary English courses are accepted as an alternative. English-language proficiency follows Durham College's institution-wide policy for degree programs: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with no section below 4.5 (the scale in effect since 21 January 2026), PTE Academic 60 overall with no section below 57, CAEL 70 overall with no section below 70, or Duolingo English Test 120 or higher; a Grade 12 U English credit, post-secondary English course, GED, CAEC or a successful pre-admission assessment also satisfies it, and Durham offers pre-admission assessment testing to domestic applicants aged 19 or over who lack a required credit. Once admitted, students must complete Electronic Student Permit Checking verification, including immunisations and lab tests, before they are eligible for field placement.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for September 2026 entry the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2026 and offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2026; January 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 October 2026 (confirm by 1 November 2026); May 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 February 2027 (confirm by 1 March 2027) - applications after these dates are still assessed while seats remain, including for programs Durham lists as highly competitive (Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene and similar), which share the same cycle rather than a distinct deadline. International applicants apply directly to Durham, not through ontariocolleges.ca, and are assessed on a rolling basis against each program's published intake availability; Durham publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
