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Dec 04, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2024-2025
Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (B.Sc.)
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Admission Notes
- Completion of CHEM 1A03 and one of BIOPHYS 1S03 , PHYSICS 1A03 , 1C03 is required by the end of Level II, however, at least one of BIOPHYS 1S03 , CHEM 1A03 , PHYSICS 1A03 , 1C03 is required for admission. It is recommended that both CHEM 1A03 and one of BIOPHYS 1S03 , PHYSICS 1A03 , 1C03 be completed in Level I. Concepts from PHYSICS 1CC3 are particularly useful for understanding neuroscience, mathematical modelling, and perception. Students interested in these areas are encouraged to take PHYSICS 1C03 and 1CC3 .
- Either PSYCH 1FF3 or 1XX3 is required for admission, however, PSYCH 1XX3 is recommended. Completion of either PSYCH 1F03 or 1X03 is required by the end of Level II but PSYCH 1X03 is recommended in Level I.
Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
3 units
from the following courses, with a grade of at least B-
9 units
from
- the (See Admission Notes above.)
Program Notes
- The Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour program allows students to choose courses that reflect their own interests in psychology, neuroscience and/or animal behaviour. Students are encouraged to discuss their course selections with a Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Academic Program Advisor.
- Students in the Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour program are eligible to complete a library study, independent research, and/or a thesis. Students wishing to complete undergraduate research are expected to (a) find their own research supervisor and (b) complete the appropriate application/permission forms by the deadline specified on the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour website (https://pnb.mcmaster.ca/undergraduate/experiential-opportunities/research-2/).
- A thesis is recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate research.
- PSYCH 3AB3 , 3AC3 , 3AG3 , 3BA3 , 3CB3 , may only be used as electives.
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
all Level III and IV PSYCH courses except:
Requirements for Students Who Enter in September 2024 or Prior
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
30 units
(See Admission above.)
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not completed in Level I
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not completed in Level I
9 units
from
- the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
15 units
- Electives (See Program Note 4 above.)
6 units
from
- the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
15 units
- Electives (See Program Note 4 above.)
Requirements (Effective September 2025)
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
30 units
(See Admission above)
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not completed in Level I
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not completed in Level I
9 units
from
- the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
15 units
- Electives (See Program Note 4 above.)
6 units
from
- the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
9 units
- 6 units from the Capstone Course List and 3 units from the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
or
- PNB 4D09 A/B - Senior Honours Thesis
(See Program Notes 2 and 3 above.)
15 units
- Electives
(See Program Note 4 above.)
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