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The NUS psychology programme was first introduced during the 1986-87 academic year and is the oldest psychology programme in Singapore. NUS offers a full undergraduate programme, including an honours course, as well as Masters and Ph.D. programmes. Since its inception, the psychology programme has attracted a strong response from students in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
Psychology contributes to society by providing behavioural scientists who are equipped with the skills to use empirical research methods to seek an account of human behaviour and experience. It has been only a little over a hundred years that psychology has been a discipline in its own right.
In addition to being a scientific discipline, psychology has a professional and vocational role. For instance, psychologists are involved in the assessment of mental disability as well as mental illness and subsequently contribute to treatment, rehabilitation and training of individuals with these conditions. Psychologists are also involved in such diverse areas as counselling, occupational guidance, and the development of health education and other public campaigns. As such, the Department of Psychology has established and maintains links with the Singapore Psychological Society as well as with various institutions which provide psychological services such as the Ministries of Defence; Community Development, Youth and Sports; Education; and Health, and with government hospitals.
For more information on the history and evolution of the department, please take a look at the following article "Psychology in Singapore" by George Bishop, which appeared in the May 2008 issue of the APS Observer.
Virtually all employment settings involve interaction with others. As such an understanding of how the mind functions and of interpersonal relationships can be an advantage. Psychology graduates from the Department are employed in a variety of settings where such psychological skills and understanding can be put to good use - often in management /leadership roles.
Those who go on to do Honours in Psychology are sought after in employment settings where their potential as future professional psychologists is of particular interest to employers. Psychologists in Singapore are employed in various settings which include MINDEF, MCYS, MOE, MOH, ITE, SPRING Singapore, a number of voluntary social service organizations, as well as in consultancy firms and research organizations.
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Programme Requirements
Application Materials
The objective of the Psychology programme at the B.A. level is to provide a comprehensive basic academic grounding in psychology. The programme aims to equip students with knowledge in the key areas of psychology (such as human biological processes, developmental processes, social processes, cognitive processes, mental health and adjustment of individuals) as well as an understanding of the applications of psychology. It also develops skills for undertaking studies of behaviour, including statistical skills and the use of computers for data analyses.
Among the central topics and questions that the programme considers are:
- Biological Psychology – What are the biological bases of our behaviours?
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- Cognitive Psychology – How do we know about the world and ourselves?
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- Abnormal Psychology – What are the nature and causes of abnormal behaviour?
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- Developmental Psychology – What happens as we grow from birth through childhood into adulthood and then into old age?
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- Social Psychology – How does interaction with others and groups influence our behaviour?
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- Empirical Methods – How can we obtain data about psychologically interesting phenomena and how should these data be analysed and reported?
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The programme seeks to provide sufficient rigour and coverage so that students can either take on psychology-related vocations or pursue graduate training in psychology when they graduate. Toward this end students undertake laboratory/practical work and are encouraged to enquire through empirical study rather than simply to through reading or classroom instruction.
Psychology is an empirical discipline and the Department places heavy emphasis on developing students’ empirical skills. In 2003, the Department introduced a new type of module—the laboratory module—for the specific purpose of equipping students with the necessary know-how to conduct psychological studies in specific fields (such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology). The laboratory modules are offered at the more advanced level and class size is deliberately kept small to ensure that students get the necessary attention and exposure in learning particular empirical techniques.
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Master of Social Sciences and Ph.D. |
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Master of Social Sciences and Ph.D. by research programmes are offered by the department. We have a wide scope of research areas for prospective candidates including,
- Cardiovascular psychophysiology
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- Genetic and psychosocial factors in coronary heart disease
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- Cognitive neuroscience of learning and memory
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- Biological bases of schizophrenia and depression
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- Interpersonal and group relations
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- Cross-linguistic comparisons of literacy development
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- Bilingual language development in young children
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- Adolescent social development
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- Parents' stress and adaptation to paediatric illness in Singapore
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These research areas tend to focus around several labs to which students may be attached in order to develop their research interests and expertise:
- Cardiovascular Psychophysiology Lab
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- Functional Brain Imaging Lab
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- Perception and Attention Lab
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Prospective candidates with a
good honours degree in psychology can apply for graduate training and they can undertake research work under the supervision of an assigned academic staff. Several scholarships are available for outstanding scholars for both Masters and Doctoral candidates.
- Associate / Full Professor
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The Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore invites inquiries, nominations and applications for outstanding senior level academics to join the department in the areas of social, developmental and abnormal/clinical psychology. These positions are part of the department’s drive for developing research excellence as well as outstanding programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. We seek applicants for both tenure line and visiting positions. Applicants should be internationally recognized scholars at the Associate or Full Professor levels committed to first class research. Strong preference will be given to candidates whose research fits with current department strengths which include research on emotion, language/language development, and mental and physical health. The department offers undergraduate as well as research Masters and Ph.D. degrees and two clinical psychology training programs. Successful tenure line applicants will be expected to take a leadership role in the further development of research and teaching programs in the department. Applicants should send full CV along with statements of research and teaching interests and experience as well as the names and contact details of at least six referees.
The National University of Singapore is one of three government sponsored universities in Singapore and is home to Singapore’s original and largest psychology program. The Department of Psychology has grown rapidly in the past fiveyears and currently includes more than 30 full time Ph.D. level academic staff. The department recently moved into new facilities including significant research space and equipment and has recently opened its psychology clinic. Significant startup research funding is available for selected tenure line applicants and continuing research funding is available through various agencies in Singapore and abroad.
Remuneration is very competitive and includes housing and travel benefits. All application materials should be sent to: Ms Loo Bee Bee, Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore, Block AS4, Level 2, Singapore 117570, Fax: (65) 6773 1843.
Information on the Department and the University can be obtained at http://www.nus.edu.sg and informal inquiries can be directed to Prof. George Bishop, Head, Department of Psychology, at . Review of applications has begun and continue until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
The Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore invites applications for teaching positions at the level of lecturer or senior lecturer to begin either January 2010 or July 2010. Contracts will be up to 3 years with renewal possible. Candidates must have obtained the Ph.D. or other terminal doctoral qualification by the time of commencing employment and show evidence of strong teaching ability. These positions are part of the department’s drive to expand teaching capacity within psychology and successful candidates should show evidence of ability to teach in more than one core area of the discipline. Applicants are sought in all areas of psychology and especially from those who can teach courses related to abnormal/clinical psychology. Applicants should send full CV along with a statement of teaching interests and experience and arrange for letters from three academic references. Evidence of quality teaching, including teaching evaluations, should be included as well.
All application materials should be sent to: Ms Loo Bee Bee, Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore, Block AS4, Level 2, Singapore 117570, Fax: (65) 6773 1843.
Information on the Department and the University can be obtained at http://www.nus.edu.sg and informal inquiries can be directed to Prof. George Bishop, Head, Department of Psychology, at . Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
- Teaching Assistant (Full-time)
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Required Qualifications and Experience:
At least a Second Upper Honours degree in Psychology. Preferably, candidates will have taken advanced statistics modules.
Nature of Job:
(a) facilitating discussion groups
(b) attending lectures, if necessary
(c) marking CAs and final exams
(d) being available for student consultations
(e) providing academic support for class management
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attending teaching enhancement classes/seminars
Length of Appointment:
One academic year, renewal yearly
Salary:
Attractive salary based on qualifications and experience
Application Instructions:
(1) A statement on teaching philosophy
(2) Professional CV
(3) Copies of educational certificates
(4) Two reference letters
Interested applicants, please send applications to
Secretary
Department of Psychology
National University of Singapore
Blk AS4 #02-07
9 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
Closing Date: Nov 13, 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Contact Person:
A/P Trevor Penney
Email:
Phone: 6516 8116
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