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Zayed University/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

BScUndergraduatePsychology

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.

Year 1

BSc in Psychology and Human Services (joint with College of Education). Eight-semester recommended sequence.

  • COL110 Mathematical Modeling with Data3 credits
  • COL120 Colloquium3 credits
  • COL130 Arabic Concepts3 credits
  • COL140 English Composition I3 credits
  • COL150 Global Awareness I: Emerging Civilizations3 credits
  • COL111 Mathematical Modeling with Functions3 credits
  • COL105 Career Exploration3 credits
  • COL135 Islamic Civilization I3 credits
  • COL145 English Composition II3 credits
  • COL155 Global Awareness II: Imperial Encounters3 credits
  • COL165 The Nature of Science Discovery3 credits

Year 2

  • COL230 Islamic Civilization II3 credits
  • COL240 English Composition III3 credits
  • COL255 Emirates Studies3 credits
  • COL260 Environmental Science3 credits
  • PSY212 Introduction to Psychology3 credits
  • PSY212AL Arabic Lab1 credits
  • COL270 Introduction to IT3 credits
  • EDC207 Infancy and Early Childhood3 credits
  • PSY363 Social Psychology3 credits
  • PSY330 Personality and Individual Differences3 credits
  • PSY310 Introduction to Counseling3 credits
  • EDC307 Middle Childhood and Adolescence3 credits

Year 3

  • EDC366 Introduction to Research Methods3 credits
  • EDC324 Communicative Competence in Arabic3 credits
  • EDC368AL2 credits
  • PSY340 Mental Health and Psychological Disorders3 credits
  • PSY375 Health Psychology3 credits
  • EDC354 Communication Competence in English3 credits
  • EDC431 Partnership with Families and Communities3 credits
  • EDC466 Marriage and the Family (or PSY371 Organizational Psychology)3 credits
  • PSY321 Biological Basis for Behavior3 credits
  • PSY410 Individual and Family Assessment3 credits
  • PSY325 Cognitive Psychology3 credits

Optional modules

  • Elective (Non-EDC and Non-PSY)3 credits

Year 4

  • EDC367 Interventions with Children (or EDC407 Adult Development and Aging)3 credits
  • EDC432 Professional Ethical and Legal Issues3 credits
  • PSY451 Seminar in Applied Psychology & Human Services3 credits
  • PSY413 Psychological Interventions3 credits
  • HSC490/EDC492 Internship6 credits
  • HSC491/EDC499 Senior Project3 credits

126 CH total. Published eight-semester curriculum grid (ZU CNHS/College of Education).

  • EDC Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 71.

UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.

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.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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