Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

i. A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
ii. A Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
iii. A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field with a CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00
iv. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government as equivalent to the above requirements
v. Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00

Note: All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in Mathematics and Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science, and a pass in English at SPM level.

For local students
Candidates should have MUET (Band 3) or equivalent

For international students
Candidates should have IELTS (Band 5.5) / TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent

Semester 1

• Psychology as a Science (3 credit)
• Social Psychology (4 credit)
• Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics I (3 credit)
• Personality & Individual Differences I (3 credit)

Semester 2

• Developmental Psychology I (3 credit)
• Ethics & Professionalism in Psychology (3 credit)
• Positive Psychology & Mindfulness (3 credit)

Semester 3

• Cognitive Psychology (4 credit)
• Health Psychology I (3 credit)
• Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics II (3 credit)
• Biological Psychology (4 credit)

Semester 4

• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics I (3 credit)
• Cross-Cultural Psychology (4 credit)
• Industrial & Organisational Psychology (4 credit)
• Psychological Testing & Assessment (4 credit)
• Mental Health in the Asian Context (4 credit)

Semester 5

• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics II (3 credit)
• Developmental Psychology II (3 credit)
• Personality & Individual Differences II (3 credit)

Semester 6

• Evolutionary Psychology (4 credit)
• Clinical & Counselling Psychology (4 credit)

Semester 7

• Health Psychology II (3 credit)
• Cognitive Neuropsychology (4 credit)
• Health Behaviour Change (4 credit)
• Mental Health & Rehabilitation (4 credit)

Elective courses

• Forensic Psychology (4 credit)
• Contemporary Issues in Psychology (4 credit)
• Drugs & Addiction (4 credit)
• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics III (4 credit)
• Educational Psychology (4 credit)

• Taught and supervised by field experts
• MQA-accredited course
• Offers a wide employment choice

• Psychologist (with further education) — Pursue advanced degrees to become a licensed psychologist in areas such as clinical, counselling, or educational psychology.
• Research Assistant — Work in academic or private research settings, assisting with studies in various psychological fields.

This programme is eligible for PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional) financing. You may apply for a PTPTN loan to fund your studies at Perdana University. 

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