Cognitive and Brain Sciences Specialization
Students have the option to complete a BA or BSc in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. See more details for each program in the tabs below.
What is the Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization (BA)?
Students who complete a specialization in Cognitive and Brain Sciences will receive targeted education pertaining to neural mechanisms and the cognitive processes that these mechanisms engender. Topics may include neural communication, neural function and dysfunction, neural systems, research methods in neuroscience, thinking, reasoning, attention and decision making.
What are the requirements and how do I apply?
Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic degree. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U). It is recommended that Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) is taken. All other applicants should refer to Admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission.
Experiential Learning: Co-op, Internships, Practicums, and Community Engagement
To learn more about the Affective Science and Mental Health specialization (BSc) program’s experiential learning opportunities (e.g., Co-op, the practicum, the internship, and community engagement projects), check out the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ Experiential Learning Office.
What courses will I take?
Please visit the Psychology (BA) page in our Academic Calendar for program maps and course descriptions. Be sure to select the correct year of study from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner.
What is the Cognitive and Brain Sciences specialization (BSc)?
Students who complete a specialization in Cognitive and Brain Sciences will receive targeted education pertaining to neural mechanisms and the cognitive processes that these mechanisms engender. Topics may include neural communication, neural function and dysfunction, neural systems, research methods in neuroscience, thinking, reasoning, attention and decision making.
What are the requirements and how do I apply?
Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic degree. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). All other applicants should refer to Admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission.
Experiential Learning: Internships, Practicums, and Community Engagement
To learn more about the Affective Science and Mental Health specialization (BSc) program’s experiential learning opportunities (e.g., the practicum, the internship, and community engagement projects), check out the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ Experiential Learning Office.
What courses will I take?
Please visit the Psychology (BSc) page in our Academic Calendar for program maps and course descriptions. Be sure to select the correct year of study from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner.