BA/BS in Psychology is a bachelor's degree in Psychology programme offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).
Also offered as: Professional Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Psychology
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the study of the mind and behaviour, examining both the biological and social reasons behind human action. Students can complete a major in Psychology within either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, with the two options differing mainly in the subject area completed as a minor; an interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience is also available for students combining Psychology with Biology. The program assigns every student an academic advisor for guidance on course selection, degree requirements, and graduate-study planning, and offers hands-on research experience through higher-level classes, directed studies, and honours thesis projects, with opportunities to work as research assistants alongside faculty. The department is described as small, with students often collaborating in labs and through a student society, and has had students present research at regional conferences such as Science Atlantic. The program suits students interested in understanding human thought and behaviour who want direct research experience and close academic advising as part of an undergraduate psychology degree, whether pursuing further graduate study or entering the workforce directly.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The BSc Psychology program's own requirements page defers to Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar) rather than stating its own academic thresholds. Domestic applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses; for Nova Scotia and comparable Canadian provinces this means at least five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%, including Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher, with detailed requirements varying by province. International secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants need an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE Academic 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95).
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
