BSc in Psychology in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic | Red Deer Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 24,500
(c. USD17,620.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Your thoughts, feelings, actions, and brain function shape your identity and influence how you interact, work, and grow alongside others. Delve into psychology to uncover the scientific principles governing human behavior. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum examines subjects like visual cognition and the brain mechanisms underlying memory development. Your thoughts, feelings, actions, and brain function shape your identity and influence how you interact, work, and grow alongside others. Delve into psychology to uncover the scientific principles governing human behavior.

Psychology systematically investigates mental processes, emotional responses, and behavioral patterns, emphasizing the complex relationship between biological factors and environmental influences. This program introduces specialized psychological disciplines including social, cognitive, developmental, clinical, neurobiological, and health psychology, all framed within wellness concepts and innovative solution-finding approaches.

Practical learning experiences like community engagement and research applications provide direct opportunities to address challenges and drive meaningful societal change. The competencies gained through this program equip graduates for diverse career paths, advanced studies in psychology or allied fields, or admission to professional programs like law or medical school.

Work-integrated learning options vary according to your chosen specialization. Discover the range of hands-on learning possibilities at Red Deer Polytechnic through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.

Students applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)

Bio 30 (BIOL 095)

Math 30-1 (MATH 096)

Chem 30 (CHEM 095)

1 subject from Group A, B, or C

Group A

Aboriginal Studies 30

English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1

Social Studies 30-1

Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B

Art 30

Art 31

Band 35

Choir 35

Dance 35

Drama 30

Music 35

Performing Arts 35A

Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2

Mathematics 31

Physics 30

Science 30

Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) or

Alternate Admission

Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)

BIO 30 (BIOL 095)

Math 30-1 (MATH 096)

Chem 30 (CHEM 095)

English Language Proficiency

 

  • IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
  • TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
  • CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
  • MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
  • PTE ‚Äì 59 with at least 56 on each band score
  • Duolingo English Test - 115-125
  • Oxford - 7 Overall

Tuition CAD 24,500

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