Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences - Psychology

Explore the Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Waterloo! Gain co-op experience and launch your career in psychology. Apply now!

Program Description This program is designed for students who have a passion for psychology and a strong scientific orientation. As it happens, it is one of the top 100 psychology programs worldwide, according to the 2020 Shanghai World University Rankings. And it offers co-op, which is paid work experience, on top of that. Students will take a blend of psychology, science, and math courses with an emphasis on research methods and data analysis. In their third and fourth years, students will have the chance to work in small groups, get hands-on laboratory training, and work one-on-one with professors. This Bachelor of Science in Honours Psychology is the perfect launchpad for a career in behavioural neuroscience, forensic psychology, or cognitive psychology — or for a medical career specializing in neurology, psychology, or pediatrics.