Outlines for the Department of Psychology
- Psychology (BA or BSc)
- Psychology and Computer Science (Combined) (BSc)
- Biology and Psychology (Combined) (BSc)
Psychology (BA or BSc)
All the courses listed below are required for a major in Psychology. However, none of them is required to be taken in the first year, other than PSYC 100A and 100B which are prerequisites to most other courses. At least a few of the other courses listed also should be taken in the first year.
| Required courses |
|---|
| PSYC 100A & 100B (3.0); Can be taken in any order, or in the same term |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| CSC (100- or 200-level) (1.5); Consider CSC 100 or 105 if little or no computing experience |
| English composition (3.0); Including 1.5 units chosen from: ENGL 135, 146, 147, ENGR 240, WRIT 100, 102 |
| Any PHIL course (1.5); Recommended PHIL 100, 201, 203, 220, 223 |
| Social Sciences electives (3.0); Choose from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, E S, POLI, SOCI |
| MATH 120 (If lacking Pre-Calculus or Principles of Math 12) |
| Electives (e.g. PSYC 192) |
| Suggested Courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| BIOL 150A & 150B or | |
| BIOL 190A & 190B (3.0) |
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| MATH 100 or | One of:
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| MATH 102 or |
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| MATH 151 or |
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| PHIL 201 or 203 (1.5) | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts electives (9.0) | |
| Suggested Courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| BIOL 190A & 190B (3.0) |
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| MATH 100 or | One of:
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| MATH 102 or |
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| MATH 151 (1.5) |
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| Science electives (9.0) |
Psychology and Computer Science (Combined) (BSc)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in a degree combining psychology and computer science, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| PSYC 100A & 100B (3.0) | |
| BIOL 190A & 190B (3.0) |
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| CSC 110 (1.5) |
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| CSC 115 (1.5) | |
| ENGL 135(1.5) | |
| MATH 151 * (1.5) |
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| MATH 122 (1.5) |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| Electives (1.5) |
| Notes | |
|---|---|
| * | Students can replace MATH 151 and MATH 102 (taken in second year of program) with MATH 100 and 101. |
Biology and Psychology (Combined) (BSc)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in degree combining psychology and biology, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| PSYC 100A & 100B (3.0) | |
| BIOL 190A & 190B (3.0) | One of: |
| CHEM 101 (1.5) |
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| CHEM 102 (1.5) |
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| MATH 100 or | One of:
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| MATH 102 or |
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| MATH 151 (1.5) |
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| PHYS 102 * or |
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| PHYS 110 and 111 * or | |
| PHYS 120 & 130 ** (3.0) |
| Suggested courses |
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| Electives (1.5) |
| Notes | |
|---|---|
| * | Students may elect to leave PHYS until later in their program and replace it in first year with 1.5 units of English and/or electives. |
Department contacts
Looking for more information? Check out the Department of Psychology website or get in touch with the following contacts:
- Social Sciences advising: Contact the Advising Centre
- Co-operative education: Social Sciences co-op website or contact the coordinator
Frequent questions
Frequent questions for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences:
When should I talk to an adviser?
When should I talk to an adviser?
The Advising Centre can help you with course selection for BA and BSc programs within the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences, and Pre-Professional Studies, such as Medicine and Dentistry. Review the program outlines on this site first; if you still have questions concerning course selection, you can contact the Advising Centre at advising@uvic.ca or by calling 250-721-7567, extension 6.
Newly admitted first-year students can have their questions answered via email, over the telephone or by pre-booking an appointment with an adviser. In addition to our regular office hours, Academic Advisers are available in the Welcome Centre to meet with newly admitted students on Tuesdays between 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Wednesdays between 3:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (May 14 through June 18) and Saturdays between 12:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m. (May 18 through September 21). Pre-booking is advised.
For current UVic students, appointments are booked in person and for the same day only. Please note that space is limited and you should arrive early. You can also access the Advising Centre website for answers to frequently asked questions.
May I talk to an adviser by telephone?
May I talk to an adviser by telephone?
As noted in the previous question, newly admitted students can speak with an advising assistant by calling 250-721-7567, extension 6. In addition, phone appointments can be made for students living out of town.
I’m having problems scheduling my timetable. What should I do?
I’m having problems scheduling my timetable. What should I do?
The Advising Centre cannot assist with timetabling and course registration; therefore, please check carefully for timetable conflicts. There are complete instructions on the web at www.uvic.ca/reg101.
I’ve been admitted into the Faculty of Humanities. May I also take courses from other faculties?
I’ve been admitted into the Faculty of Humanities. May I also take courses from other faculties?
Students in the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences are not restricted in their course selection. You may enrol in courses from other faculties as long as you have satisfied the prerequisite(s) and the courses are not restricted to a specific program (eg Engineering).
First year outlines for...
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