- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 42.0101
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree including an optional pract
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Sociology and Psychology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year honours science degree in psychology, covering the biological and cognitive foundations of behaviour, advanced statistics, experimental design, neuroscience and a supervised research project.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) includes an optional practicum, and the combination of laboratory method with placement experience is what separates it from the arts stream in employment terms.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is taught at the Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area campus in Oshawa, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.
The academic bar for Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is Grade 12 or Class 12 with 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is recorded at CAD 35,000 a year with a CAD 92.25 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours). Entry to Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) runs across five windows, in September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 in writing and no minimum on the other sections; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 92.25 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Research Associate: laboratory and applied studies
- Clinical Research Assistant: hospital and trial teams
- Neuropsychology Technician: assessment support
- Data Analyst: health and behavioural data
- Assistant Psychologist: supervised roles
- Graduate Study: clinical and experimental psychology
Reality check: the science route is the more usual preparation for accredited graduate psychology programmes, so check the entry requirements of your target programme before choosing between the two streams.
About Trent University - Durham GTA
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1501
- Established
- 1964
- Reference No.
- O19395164223
