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Our psychology program provides an extensive selection of courses covering diverse specializations such as personality studies, physiological psychology, cognitive processes, motivational theories, developmental psychology across lifespan stages, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. The curriculum also mandates foundational courses in psychology's historical evolution, statistical analysis in psychology, and experimental research methods. For those pursuing practical applications, elective options include clinical psychology, health psychology, and field practicum opportunities that combine academic learning with professional experience. State-of-the-art research laboratories enable upper-level students to conduct independent investigations with personalized faculty mentorship. The department takes pride in its multiple faculty recipients of distinguished teaching awards.
International High School Students: You are considered an international high school student for admission purposes if you: are currently completing secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA; or you completed secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since completing your secondary school studies
Admission Requirements General:
The following requirements should be used as a guideline to be considered competitive for admissions consideration. Each admission cycle, Bishop’s University receives more applications than spaces available. Meeting the minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements may be considered on an individual basis. In those cases, the Admissions Office may request additional information in addition to that indicated below.
Normally have completed 12 years of formal schooling and received a secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country. If you are studying at or have graduated from secondary school in a country where secondary school finishes after only 11 years of formal schooling your application will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Minimum average required varies depending upon curriculum followed; transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis.
English language requirements: Complete a recognized English assessment with appropriate minimum score:
TOEFL minimum overall score of 237 (Computer-based) or 90 (Internet-based)
IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5
MELAB minimum overall score of 85
CAEL minimum overall score of 70
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of C
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of C
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic) minimum overall score of 61