At The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, Psychology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) - UBCO is offered as a bachelor's degree in Psychology programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 51,530 per year (CAD 6,201 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Psychology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,201 / year
International tuition: CAD 51,530 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology explores diverse topics, from the factors involved in social interactions among individuals and groups, to the processes underlying the nervous system, to moral development in children and what gives us a sense of well-being. You can participate in co-op education placements to broad your skills and gain hands-on experience in your field of study.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: UBC's admission page for this degree gives the standard Science-faculty prerequisites and defers to the university's general English Language Admission Standard for language scores. For International Baccalaureate applicants it requires IB Math Analysis and Approaches at Standard or Higher Level, or IB Math Applications and Interpretations at Higher Level; one of IB Biology, IB Chemistry, or IB Physics; Grade 11 or equivalent Chemistry; and Grade 11 or equivalent Physics, which is strongly recommended. A completed IB Diploma with at least three Higher Level courses is required. English is the language of instruction at UBC and all applicants must demonstrate English-language competency; the institution-wide standard the page links to accepts IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21 and Speaking 21, among other accepted tests. No portfolio, interview, or minimum admission average is stated on the program's own page.
Application Details
Start Date:September 2027 - entry is to UBC's Winter Session, which runs September 2027 to April 2028 (Term 1 September to December, Term 2 January to April). UBC also runs a Summer Session from May to August, but not every degree admits to it.
Application Deadline:Apply by 15 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST, for September 2027 entry (Winter Session 2027/28) - this is UBC's university-wide undergraduate deadline and it is the same date for Canadian and international applicants, not a date set by this program. The online application opens in early October 2026 through EducationPlannerBC. Earlier dates apply only to major entrance awards: 15 November 2026 for international applicants (UBC International Scholars Program) and 1 December 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents (Presidential Scholars, UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance and Beyond Tomorrow Scholars). UBC advises applying by the deadline because some programs stop accepting applications on that date; later applications may be considered but are not given the same priority. Document deadlines (transcripts, English-language evidence) are issued to each applicant in the Applicant Service Centre after applying.