The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers four research-based BSc programs that focus on the structure and organization of behaviour in humans and animals. As a science program, we adopt an approach in which the study of behaviour is grounded in empirical evidence. Explore our programs below.
Psychology is the science that examines the structure and function of behaviour in humans and animals. It is concerned with the processes by which behaviour is acquired, maintained, and developed through adaptive interaction with the physical and social aspects of the environment. Emphasis is on the genetic, physiological, sensory, cognitive, personality-based, and social structures that mediate behaviour.
Psychology Specialist (ERSPE1160)
10.0-10.5 credits in Psychology are required. At least 5.0 credits must be at the 300/400 level of which at least 1.5 must be at the 400 level. A single course can be used to satisfy only one program requirement.
6.5 credits in Psychology are required, including 2.0 at the 300/400 level. A single course can be used to satisfy only one program requirement.
4.0 credits are required, including 1.0 at the 300 level. A single course can be used to satisfy only one program requirement.
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the structures and functions of the brain and nervous system. Students will have the opportunity to combine knowledge of behavioural, physiological, and cellular/molecular processes through lecture and laboratory courses, and carry out research projects with faculty members. This program provides an excellent theoretical and empirical background for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in neuroscience and related fields.
Neuroscience (ERSPE2470)
11.5-12.5 credits are required, including at least 3.0 credits at the 300/400 level and 1.0 credit at the 400 level.
Neuroscience (Specialist) Program Plan
This program is designed to provide a broad scholarly foundation for addressing issues concerning children and adults who have disabilities and/or are gifted. Interested students might include:
- those who at a later stage may wish to pursue more advanced work in psychology, special education, rehabilitation, social work, group home management, adult retraining, etc., or study in areas related to hearing or visual impairment, learning disabilities, developmental delay, physical disability, or related fields.
- those wanting to know more about the psychology, sociology and biology of exceptional individuals, particularly as these become issues of public policy.
Exceptionality in Human Learning - Specialist (ERSPE1883)
13.0-14.5 credits are required, including at least 4.0 300/400 level credits and 1.0 400 level credits.
Exceptionality in Human Learning (Specialist) Program Plan
Forensic Psychology is the study of criminal behaviour, the behaviour of judges and juries, how we perceive criminals, and factors that may impact a fair trial.
The Forensic Psychology program of study is administered by the UTM Institute of Forensic Sciences. Interested students should contact the institute directly for program information and admission questions.
Forensic Psychology - Specialist (ERSPE1505)
A minimum of 15.0 credits are required.
Important Note
All programs offered by UTM Psychological and Brain Sciences require students to have completed grade 12 4U Advanced Functions and 4U Biology or equivalent.
