This Major is not offered currently.

In the Psychology program at UNB’s Saint John campus, you’ll learn from faculty members with expertise in forensic psychology and criminal behaviour, addictive behaviour, psychopharmacology, human development, and animal behaviour. 

You’ll choose to study topics such as child development, drugs and behaviour, lie detection methods, and the causes and consequences of loneliness.

Why Psychology at UNB?

At UNB, you’ll learn from faculty members with diverse backgrounds, education, and training. Small class sizes mean greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your peers.

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by participating in field placement courses and research labs.

Hands-on learning

• Participation in active research projects involving either human or animal participants
• Field placement courses at community correctional facilities or in mental health settings
• Volunteer opportunities in UNB research labs
• Research assistantship opportunities
• Opportunities to attend professional conferences to present research

Skills you will acquire

• Knowledge integration
• Critical thinking
• Communication (written and oral)
• Organizational
• Interpersonal
• Research
• Laboratory experience

• Official or notarized transcripts/grades
• Certified translation of the official transcript if it's not in English
• English language proficiency test
• A resume of your education and work experience (if you are over the age of 21)
• Passport or visa documents

• Course requirements:
  • Senior English Literature (60% or higher)
  • 4 electives from group 1
  • 1 elective from groups 1, 2 or 3

Group 1: Senior Secondary Additional or Advanced Math, Biology, Chemistry, Computer / Information Technology, French, Geography, History, Geology, Law, Political Science, Science, Physics, Sociology, Environmental Studies.

Group 2: Senior Secondary Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing.

Group 3: Senior Secondary Communication, Art, Music, Drama.

China: 

Senior Middle Two and Three results, as well as a graduation certificate. 

Students may also be asked to report scores from the National College Entrance Examination grades of 70% or above.

India: 

Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate grades 60% or higher OR General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Iran: 

Official copies of High School and Pre-university transcripts. The minimum required grade for entrance is 14.