Bachelor of Psychological Science – Bachelor of Neuroscience
Bachelor of Psychological Science – Bachelor of Neuroscience
Studying psychological science with neuroscience will provide you with a sound understanding of the molecular, neural and cognitive underpinnings of human behaviour and the investigative research methods used in the area. With further study these degrees can lead to professional registration as a psychologist. Throughout the Bachelor of Psychological Science,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studying psychological science with neuroscience will provide you with a sound understanding of the molecular, neural and cognitive underpinnings of human behaviour and the investigative research methods used in the area. With further study these degrees can lead to professional registration as a psychologist.
Throughout the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will gain comprehensive, foundational knowledge in the processes basic to human psychological functioning. This degree alone will not qualify you to be a practicing psychologist, rather it is the first stage of qualification required.
Using a foundation in biology, chemistry and psychophysiology, the Bachelor of Neuroscience provides insight into how we think, the processes underpinning ageing, neurological and mental health disorders. Throughout this degree you will be an active scientist, delving into diverse fields such as anatomy, biochemistry, psychopharmacology, and neuroscience.
A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.
Accreditation & professional recognition: Graduates from the Bachelor of Neuroscience will be eligible to join the Neuroscience Research Australia NeuRa Foundation and the Australian Neuroscience Society. Completion of four years in Psychology is an important first step for registration as a psychologist in Australia. The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited as the first three years of study. To complete the four years, students must complete an Honours year to meet the academic requirements for eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist. An additional two years of education and training is necessary to apply for general registration. This can be through a fifth year at University plus one year of supervised practice in the community or an approved postgraduate degree accredited at the fifth and sixth year level. You can find more information on general registration pathways on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
Career opportunities: Personnel Services; Human Resources; Organisational Behaviour; Government Agencies or Private Enterprise; Industrial Relations; Data Analyst; Life Coach; Brand Manager; Marketing And Advertising; Educational Officer; Developmental Officer; Community or Social Services
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
