BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Applied Psychology (Honours) in Surrey Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Surrey Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,111
(c. USD16,587.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology is perfect for students aiming for careers in health sciences. This psychology program particularly benefits those fascinated by neuroscience, especially at the graduate level. Our BSc stands out as the most multidisciplinary psychology degree, incorporating biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics alongside diverse psychology coursework. The program emphasizes practical learning, offering laboratory sessions, research opportunities, and training in technical writing and workplace skills.
Created through partnerships with industry leaders and community organizations, this degree has a practical orientation that readies graduates for immediate employment, advanced research studies, or professional programs. Numerous courses feature laboratory components, and the curriculum adopts a systems-ecological perspective, highlighting connections between individuals and their surroundings.
Upper-level students explore three key psychology domains:
research methodologies;
biological psychology; and
health psychology.
The program consistently integrates psychological applications, featuring hands-on lab work and courses covering human-technology interaction, business protocols, and technical communication. Participants also complete a supervised workplace practicum through KPU, gaining valuable experience and industry connections.
Those considering graduate studies or desiring deeper research involvement may pursue the Honours option. This track allows students to conduct faculty-supervised research projects while completing their 40-course degree requirements.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the BSc in Applied Psychology will demonstrate competency to:
Analyze research literature critically
Participate meaningfully in academic discussions
Present findings from original research
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Assess primary and secondary sources
Design research projects
Apply skills in professional environments
Make ethical decisions in research and practice
Collaborate across disciplines
Understand statistical and methodological approaches thoroughly
Utilize scientific technologies proficiently
Developed with industry input for optimal career prospects, graduates qualify for positions in healthcare, mental health services, rehabilitation, usability testing, program assessment, pharmaceutical research, and more. The degree also provides strong preparation for health-related graduate programs, while Honours graduates gain exceptional readiness for research-focused advanced studies in neuroscience, psychology, counseling, and public policy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade — whichever is higher — for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
23,111