Biology and Psychology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Uncover the connection between psychology and neurobiology. Study the brains of humans and other animals. Explore the basis of behaviour from molecules to neural systems. Develop practical skills working in our labs and on research projects.

Quick facts

Program options:: Bachelor degree
Study options:: Full-time study
Program delivery:: On-campus
Dynamic learning:: Co-op optional

Areas of focus

Cognitive neuroscience, biopsychology and neuropsychology
Molecular and cellular neuroscience
Systems and behavioural neuroscience

Careers

Conservation officer
Counsellor
Laboratory technologist
Medical health professional
Neuroscientist
Nurse
Pharmacist
Policy researcher
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Therapist

Sample courses

Physiology and Cell Biology - BIOL 186
Introduction to Mind and Brain - PSYC 251
Developmental Biology - BIOL 309
Animal Behaviour - BIOL 345
Neurobiology: Molecules to Behaviour - BIOL 367
Drugs and Behaviour - PSYC 345A
Biopsychology - PSYC 351D
Advanced Biological Psychology - PSYC 451D

Admission

Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) or the Faculty of Social Sciences (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.

English language proficiency

You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

Learn about UVic's English language requirement.