Bachelor of Science Psychology

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
First-year fees
MYR

Introduction

Bachelor of Science Psychology is a Bachelor program taught at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) trains students to apply problem-solving, critical, analytical, and scientific research skills to resolve complex issues in psychology. Students also learn psychological measurements using software and technological tools, and they connect research findings through written, oral, and visual communication.

The programme is delivered as a full-time degree with three levels. Degree Level 2 includes an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks, and Degree Level 3 includes a final year project that uses skills from classroom and internship settings. Students also complete elective modules and MQA compulsory subjects.

Modules

  • Social Psychology
  • Historical Perspectives in Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Ethics in Psychology
  • Psychological Research Methods 1
  • Biological Psychology
  • Psychological Research Methods 2
  • Statistics in Psychology
  • Cyberpsychology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science Psychology at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Entry Requirements

  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0), a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent.
    • A-Level: 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
    • UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
    • Matriculation/ Foundation: Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Science/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
  • Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • Diploma: A Diploma and its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science/Chemistry/Physics/Biology, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
    • Diploma in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.

Students without a Credit in Mathematics AND/OR a Credit in Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science at SPM/ IGCSE level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s) as Pre-Requisite. Students must obtain CREDIT in the Mathematics and Science enhancement courses at APU as a Pre-Requisite to related core courses taught in English.

The credit requirement at SPM/ IGCSE level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/ A-Levels/ Diploma/ Matriculation/ Foundation level are equivalent/ higher.

  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 3.5
  • Pearson (PTE) : 51
  • MUET : Band 4

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://apu.edu.my/course/bachelor-of-science-psychology

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Scholarships

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