B.Sc - Psychology

Course Overview:

B.Sc - Psychology: A 3-year undergraduate course exploring human behavior and mental processes. The curriculum includes cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. Students engage in practical training, research, and exams to gain a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and applications.

Duration:

The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.

Syllabus:

B.Sc. in Psychology covers various aspects of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional and cognitive functioning. The curriculum includes foundational knowledge in psychology, research methods, mental health studies, and practical applications.

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Psychology

  • Biological Bases of Behavior

  • Research Methods in Psychology I

  • Practical I: Experiments in Psychology

Semester 2:

  • Developmental Psychology I

  • Social Psychology

  • Statistics in Psychology I

  • Practical II: Cognitive and Behavioral Experiments

Semester 3:

  • Abnormal Psychology I

  • Personality Theories

  • Cognitive Psychology

  • Research Methods in Psychology II

  • Practical III: Personality and Cognitive Assessment

Semester 4:

  • Developmental Psychology II

  • Psychological Testing and Assessment

  • Clinical Psychology I

  • Statistics in Psychology II

  • Practical IV: Psychological Testing

Semester 5:

  • Abnormal Psychology II

  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  • Health Psychology

  • Clinical Psychology II

  • Practical V: Mental Health Assessment

Semester 6:

  • Counseling Psychology

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Positive Psychology

  • Elective Courses in Psychology

  • Project Work and Viva Voce

Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Psychology ranges between ₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Psychology is typically merit-based, but some institutions conduct entrance exams. Some of the common entrance exams include:

  • DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

  • BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

  • IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

  • JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)

Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):

  1. Christ University, Bengaluru

  2. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi

  3. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

  4. Presidency College, Chennai

  5. Fergusson College, Pune

  6. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  7. University of Delhi, New Delhi

  8. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Pune

  9. Amity University, Noida

  10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  2. University College, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam

  4. Farook College, Kozhikode

  5. Christ College, Irinjalakuda

  6. CMS College, Kottayam

  7. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  8. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

  9. Assumption College, Changanassery

  10. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram