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Jun 06, 2026
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Undergraduate Calendar 2026-2027
Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Program first available in September 2027.
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited. Admission is by selection, and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline and completion of Level II Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (BSc) with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 5.0, including the following: 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 Note:
Information about the program and the selection procedure may be obtained from Science Careers & Experience Centre. Program Notes:
- This is a five-level (year) co-op program that includes a total of sixteen months of work terms. These work terms can be completed alternating with academic terms (Model A -Alternating) or they can be completed in one block (Model B - Block). These work terms must be spent in psychology, neuroscience or animal behaviour related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload, as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 prior to the Fall Term of Level III. Students are required to complete SCIENCE 3C00 before the first work term.
- 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/).
- Students interested in graduate school are strongly encouraged to complete a thesis (PNB 4D06 or PNB 4D09).
- The co-op option is not available with either the Mental Health or Music Cognition Specializations.
- Course planning is extremely important. There are prerequisites for many Level III and IV courses. The prerequisites should be considered when choosing Level II and III courses.
- Students may count a maximum of 6 units from PNB 3Q03 A/B S , 3QM3 A/B S , PNB 3QQ3 A/B S , 4Q03 A/B S , 4QQ3 A/B S towards the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to V), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I Level I: 30 Units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
Level II: 30 Units
- Completion of any Level II Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (BSc) program, including;
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 15 units
from - the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Course List
9 units
or (See Program Note 4 above.) 30 units
- Electives (See Program Note 7 above.)
Requirements (Effective September 2028)
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I Level I: 30 Units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
Level II: 30 Units
- Completion of any Level II Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (BSc) program, including;
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 15 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 (See Program Note 4 above.) 27 units
- Electives (See Program Note 7 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 Co-op Program Chart - Model A - Alternating
| | FALL TERM (September to December) | WINTER TERM (January to April) | SPRING/SUMMER TERM (May to August) | | Level III | 15 units from Academic Level III + SCIENCE 3C00 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | | Level IV | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | Work Term SCIENCE 4WT0 | | Level V | Work Term SCIENCE 5WT0 | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | | Co-op Program Chart - Model B - Block
| | FALL TERM (September to December) | WINTER TERM (January to April) | SPRING/SUMMER TERM (May to August) | | Level III | 15 units from Academic Level III + SCIENCE 3C00 | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | | Level IV | Work Term SCIENCE 3WT0 | Work Term SCIENCE 4WT0 | Work Term SCIENCE 5WT0 | | Level V | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | 15 units from Academic Levels III & IV | | |
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