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BA/BS in Psychology

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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BA/BS in Psychology is a bachelor's degree in Psychology programme offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Psychology
Duration: 3 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This is McGill's Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology, offered through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science. Described on the page as the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, the major gives students an in-depth overview covering core areas of psychological science along with more advanced courses in specialized content areas. Students have the option to complete research courses and to gain additional training in related science disciplines. The page notes that the major leaves room for students to take courses needed for graduate school applications in psychology and to complete the specific undergraduate credit requirements set by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, which some graduate psychology programs require. As with other Faculty of Science majors, students must also meet the university's broader Foundation-year and degree requirements. The page does not describe an honours track, research placement structure, or a specific delivery format. It suits students aiming toward graduate study in psychology or toward meeting Quebec's provincial course requirements for the field, alongside those who want a strong general grounding in the science of mind and behaviour.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This McGill program page carries no admission criteria of its own; it directs applicants to the university's general admission requirements, and to enter you apply to the Faculty of Science. Under McGill's institution-wide rules, Quebec CEGEP graduates are admitted directly from their DEC into the three-year program, following the Science-stream prerequisite courses; Canadian applicants from other provinces are assessed on their senior secondary record, for example Ontario applicants on the average of their 'Top 6' 4U/4M courses, with at least four of the six and all prerequisites at the 4U level; international applicants are assessed by their own school system (US high school, IB, British-pattern, or other) and are normally admitted with an extra Freshman (U0) year. Admission is by academic record only, and meeting the published minimums does not guarantee a place. English proficiency is required unless exempt: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo English Test 125, or PTE Academic 65.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: McGill sets deadlines by educational background rather than citizenship. For entry in September 2027, Quebec CEGEP and Quebec high-school applicants must apply by 1 March 2027 (documents due 15 April 2027); applicants from Ontario and other Canadian provinces must apply by 1 February 2027 (documents due 4 May 2027). International applicants, including those on a U.S. high-school or IB curriculum, must apply by 15 January 2027 (documents due 1 March 2027). The application portal opens 1 October 2026. Deadlines are firm and late applications are not accepted; admission is not rolling, and decisions are released competitively from November through July depending on school system. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Psychology award?

McGill University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Psychology on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Psychology take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Psychology cost?

Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

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