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Department of Psychology / B.Sc Psychology
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Psychology programme focuses on developing expertise in understanding human behaviour, cognitive processes, and emotional functioning. The curriculum includes core subjects such as Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Social Psychology, and Psychological Assessment. Interdisciplinary courses in biology, statistics, and computer science complement the core knowledge. Practical courses are integrated in all semesters, emphasising experimental psychology, counselling techniques, and research methodology.
The programme incorporates hands-on internships, research projects, and community field visits, culminating in a significant capstone project in the final semester. Students develop critical thinking, data analysis, empathy and ethical decision-making. The B.Sc is a three-year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc Honours degree.
Comprehensive grounding in developmental, cognitive, biopsychology, social psychology and psychological assessment.
Lab work, experimental psychology, counselling techniques, research methodology, internships and community field visits in every semester.
Three-year B.Sc degree with the option to continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc Honours degree under NEP 2020.
Graduates can pursue careers in mental health support, HR, research, community services and higher studies in psychology.
A three-year undergraduate pathway building foundational knowledge and applied skills in psychology for diverse career and academic routes.
Programme: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Duration: 3 Years (Optional 4th Year – B.Sc Honours under NEP 2020)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Developmental, cognitive, social and biopsychology; psychological assessment, research methods and applied skills
Practical Component: Lab work, experimental psychology, internships, community field visits and final-semester capstone project
Pathway: Mental health support, HR, research, community services, counselling pathways and higher studies (M.Sc / M.Phil)
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.
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Strong foundation in developmental, cognitive, social, biopsychology and abnormal psychology.
Practical competence in psychological assessment, experimental methods and basic counselling techniques.
Training in research methodology, statistics and data analysis with project-based learning from the undergraduate level.
Development of empathy, ethical decision-making and professional competence for working with people.
Integration of psychology with biology, statistics and computer science for applied and data-informed practice.
Preparation for entry-level roles in mental health, HR and research, as well as advanced studies in psychology.
Understanding human behaviour, cognition and emotion is essential for careers in mental health, education, organisations and research. A well-designed undergraduate psychology programme builds both scientific knowledge and applied skills from the start.
The B.Sc Psychology programme combines core psychological foundations with practical training, research exposure and interdisciplinary learning, preparing students for diverse professional pathways and advanced studies.
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With strong foundational knowledge, experiential learning and a focus on mental health and well-being, graduates are prepared for meaningful careers and further specialisation in psychology.