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Psychology explores the human mind and behavior, examining our motivations, feelings, decisions, and cognitive processes. At UNB's Saint John campus, the Psychology program offers instruction from professors specializing in areas like criminal psychology, addiction studies, drug effects on behavior, developmental psychology, and animal cognition. Students can focus on subjects ranging from early childhood development to substance effects, deception analysis techniques, and the roots and impacts of social isolation.
Experiential learning opportunities
Involvement in ongoing research studies with human or animal subjects
Practical placements at rehabilitation centers or mental health institutions
Volunteer positions available in university research laboratories
Paid research assistant positions
Chances to showcase work at academic conferences
High school students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of New Brunswick must meet the following three sets of requirements in order to be considered for admission.
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
English language proficiency requirements:
TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60
Pearson Vue Test with a minimum score of 59
Cambridge English Assessment C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176
Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 115
Application Deadline: Fall term (September start) — apply before June 1; Winter term (January start) — apply before Oct. 1; Summer (various start dates from May–August) — apply before Feb. 1