Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February

Campus
Magill
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBCN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 24,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
079096A

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

The program will be open to International students who in addition to the above, are required to also meet English language entry requirements. International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English. English language test IELTS total: - 6.0 IELTS reading: - 6.0 IELTS writing: - 6.0 Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	4
German Abitur	2.3
India (best 4)	70
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	9
Malaysia UEC	26
Norway GPA	4.8
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	9
Sweden GPA	19
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	9
USA SAT (2400)	1745
Vietnam	8.5
Australia	80
IB (best 6)	29
Nepal HSEB	70
HKDSE	19
Canada High School (OSSD)	75
Eynesbury FSP	370

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NEW! This program will be available for 2014.

Aim

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience) will provide an integrated knowledge of the biological basis of behaviour with psychology. The three year Bachelor Degree qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge, and a depth of specialised practical and research skills in cognitive neuroscience (the basic biology of behaviour) and psychology in the context of the biomedical industry or psychological practice. The program also provides students with a potential pathway to further study in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.

Content & Structure

The three year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience) requires the completion of 108 units comprising: a 45 unit major in cognitive neuroscience, 45 units of psychology courses, and 18 units of elective courses which may be taken as a minor sequence. The Major in cognitive neuroscience comprises ten courses. The five cognitive neuroscience courses will allow students to focus on their area of specialisation. Students will undertake a foundational cognitive neuroscience course in their first year, a sequenced cognitive neuroscience course in the second year and three advanced cognitive neuroscience courses in the third year. The Major also includes a three course sequence of biological and anatomical courses at the City East campus, with two foundational courses in human anatomy and biological science in the first year, and a human anatomy course in the second year (to build on and extend previous learning in the foundational anatomical course).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Psychology 1A	BEHL 1003	4.5	Note(s): 1
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5
Molecules to Tissues A	BIOL 1007	4.5
Indigenous Australians: Culture and Colonisation	HUMS 1051	4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Psychology 1B	BEHL 1004	4.5	Note(s): 1
Introductory Research Methods	BEHL 2005	4.5
Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience	BEHL 1024	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Developmental Psychology	BEHL 3011	4.5
Cognitive Psychology	BEHL 3002	4.5
Human Anatomy 200	HLTH 2022	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Social and Community Psychology	BEHL 2006	4.5
Biological and Learning Psychology	BEHL 2012	4.5
States of Awareness	BEHL 2015	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, or 3)
Advanced Research Methods	BEHL 3005	4.5
Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 3,4
Cognitive Neuroscience	BEHL 3021	4.5
Social Neuroscience	BEHL 3026	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, or 6)
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	BEHL 3004	4.5
Specialist Psychology Course		4.5	Note(s): 2
Neuroscience Across the Lifespan	BEHL 3025	4.5
Psychology Experiential Learning Placement	BEHL 3020	4.5	Note(s): 5,6

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Health Psychology	BEHL 3012	4.5
Psychological Assessment	BEHL 4003	4.5
Work and Organisational Psychology	BEHL 3008	4.5
Psychology and Indigenous Australians	BEHL 3015	4.5
Language, Context and Social Behaviour	BEHL 3023	4.5
Conservation Psychology	BEHL 3022	4.5
Personality Psychology	BEHL 3024	4.5
OPTIONAL COUNSELLING COURSES
Counselling Foundations	BEHL 1022	4.5
Counselling Interventions	BEHL 3018	4.5
Counselling Skills	BEHL 2013	4.5
Professional Development: Counselling and Psychology	WELF 1013	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This course can be studied in internal or external mode.

2. Specialist Psychology Courses listed above are offered subject to student demand and staff availability.

3. Electives 1-4 may be selected from any courses offered in the University subject to any prerequisite requirements (see undergraduate elective courses at http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/Home/Undergraduateelectives.aspx). Students may choose to use their Electives to build a minor of 4 x 4.5 unit courses in another discipline (see Majors/Submajors/Minors at http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/Home/Majorssubmajorsminorsindex.aspx). Students may use Electives 3 and 4 to take additional Specialist Psychology Courses subject to prerequisite requirements.

4. Students wishing to use the four electives to enrol in the Counselling minor refer to Counselling Option Courses listed above. Students are able to take BEHL 1022 Counselling Foundations in SP2 of their first year and HUMS 1051 Indigenous Australians: Culture and Colonisation in SP2 of their third year.

5. Students may be required to obtain a police clearance and complete the accredited Child Safe Environments: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training prior to the commencement of the placement course.

6. Students planning to apply for an honours degree in psychology either at UniSA or at another institution, must successfully complete the Specialist Psychology Course BEHL 4003 Introduction to Psychological Assessment in addition to the core psychology courses.