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BA/BS in Psychology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada•QS 2027 #721-730

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BA/BS in Psychology is a bachelor's degree in Psychology programme offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Psychology
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mun.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Psychology at Memorial University is the scientific study of behaviour and the mind, using systematic investigation to understand thinking, emotion and experience. Students can pursue the discipline as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with major, minor and honours streams, and a joint Biology/Psychology honours Bachelor of Science is also offered. Coursework spans core areas such as cognitive, biological, social, developmental and abnormal psychology, alongside research methods and statistics, preparing students to design and interpret psychological research. The four-year degree gives graduates a foundation for careers in human resources, research support, social services or counselling-adjacent roles, or for further graduate study in psychology, education or health fields. Students complete general first-year admission requirements before formally declaring the Psychology major, which requires further coursework in introductory psychology, critical reading and writing, and mathematics. The program is delivered on the St. John's campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry to the university requires meeting Memorial University's general admission requirements, including appropriate high school courses in mathematics and a laboratory science for the Bachelor of Science route; the page does not state an English-language test score. Declaring the Psychology major requires completing a minimum of 24 credit hours, including specified Critical Reading and Writing, mathematics and psychology courses, with a minimum average of 65% in Psychology 1000 and 1001 and an overall average of at least 60% across the psychology, CRW and mathematics courses. Intake is offered each Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May), with application deadlines of March 1, October 1 and February 1 respectively.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

“Provehito in Altum”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1925
Students: 17,000
QS rank: #721-730
Programs: 287
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Psychology award?

Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 4 years.

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