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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Understand how people work

In this program, you’ll learn how to explain human behaviour. Our award-winning staff will teach you about how people develop through the lifespan, what motivates us, how to understand personality, and how to encourage behaviour change.

Explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. You’ll complete this program with an introductory knowledge to the science behind psychology and an understanding of its applications.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about human behaviour
  • Specialise in different areas of the Health Sciences through electives
  • Have the opportunity to work as a research assistant
  • Have the opportunity to continue your studies which may result in registration as a psychologist or completing a PhD

First intake Semester 1, 2023

Location

CRICOS code

110837F

Entry threshold

55.00 55.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$12,571 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP

QTAC code

011261 014251

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.

Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
110837F
UniSC program code
SC308
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

PSY100 Midwifery Foundations
PSY101 Developing Midwifery
PSY102 Midwifery Practice 1
PSY104 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing

Developing courses (6) 72 units

PSY202 Comprehensive Assessment in Midwifery
PSY203 Introductory Bioscience
PSY204 Health, Culture and Society
PSY205 Research Foundations for Health Practice
PSY206 Therapeutics in Midwifery
PSY207 Midwifery Practice 2

Graduate courses (8) 96 units

PSY300 Advancing Midwifery
PSY301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
PSY302 Leadership and governance in maternity care
PSY303 Midwifery Practice 3
PSY304 Midwifery Internship
PSY305 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
PSY306 Health Law and Ethics
PSY307 Drug Therapy

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 55.00
Moreton Bay 55.00
Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units), including the core courses
Program notes
    • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
    • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
    • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
    • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
    • As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
    • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
    • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
    • Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete the program

CSP estimate
A$12,571 - 2023 Fees