Bachelor of Science in Psychology
About This Programme
A psychology degree covering the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, with applied and research foundations preparing students for graduate study and practice.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 120. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 128-129.
- PSY212 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY310 Introduction to Counseling
- PSY321 Biological Basis for Behavior
- PSY207 Developmental Psychology
- PSY325 Cognitive Psychology
- ARA345 Advanced Arabic Skills
- PSY330 Personality and Individual
- ENG222 English in the Professions
- PSY363 Social Psychology
- PSY410 Individual and Family Assessment
- PSY366 Research Methods
- PSY371 Organizational Psychology
- PSY375 Health Psychology
- PSY340 Mental Health and Psychological
- PSY466 Research Methods II
- PSY430 Cultural Psychology
- PSY413 Psychological Interventions
- PSY490 Internship in Psychology
- PSY491 Senior Project in Psychology
- PSY451 Seminar in Applied Psychology
- PSY463 Positive Psychology
- FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development
- FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills
- FYE110 Reasoning with Data
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE120 Islamic Culture
- FYE145 Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers
- FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Non-Native Speakers
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
- FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in counselling, human resources, education, research and community services, or continue to postgraduate and professional training.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.