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undergraduate programme

This is a three-year course and is also available at honours level. Among the central topics that the programme will consider are

  • Biological Psychology – What are the biological bases of our behaviours?
  • Cognitive Psychology – How do we know about the world and ourselves?
  • Abnormal Psychology – What are the nature and causes of abnormal behaviour?
  • Developmental Psychology – What happens as we grow from birth through childhood into adulthood and then into old age?
  • Social Psychology – How does interaction with others and groups influence our behaviour?
  • Empirical Methods – How can we obtain data about psychologically interesting phenomena and how should these data be analysed and reported?


Overall the courses will

  • Discuss major findings in psychology;
  • Demonstrate a range of phenomena for which observable data can be obtained;
  • Present the main theoretical perspectives in different fields of psychology;
  • Relate the study to other disciplines.

 

Students will undertake laboratory/practical work and be encouraged to enquire through experimental or field study rather than simply to query conceptually.



graduation requirements (major)

* click cohort to view more.
 
  • cohort : 2003-2006
    Single Major [B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.)]

Pass at least 84 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. a minimum of 52 MCs at level-3000 or higher (excluding the modules above), with
    i. a minimum of 7 modules (with at least 28 MCs) at level-4000 or higher
    ii. a maximum of 2 PL modules at level-5000.

Note:

  1. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  2. To qualify for the Honours Thesis, students must:
    1. Complete at least 100 MCs including 56 MCs of PL major requirements and
    2. Obtain one of the following minimum standards at the point of registration:
      1. minimum CAP of 4.0 or
      2. minimum SJAP of 4.0 and CAP of 3.5

  3. Students who wish to be considered for first class honours degree must read PL4401 Honours Thesis (12 MCs).

  4. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT both.

  5. Please click here for the circulars on transitional arrangements for students from Cohort 2006 and before, and implementation of 5MC Level-4000 modules.

 
  • cohort : 2003-2006
    Single Major (B.A.)

Pass at least 56 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. a minimum of 24 MCs at level-3000 or higher (excluding the modules above).

Note:

  1. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  2. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT both.

  3. Please click here for the circulars on transitional arrangements for students from Cohort 2006 and before, and implementation of 5MC Level-4000 modules.
  • cohort : 2003-2006
    Shared Major (B.A.)

Pass at least 36 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. a minimum of 4 MCs at level-3000 or higher (excluding the modules above).

Note:

  1. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  2. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT
    both.
  • cohort : 2006 and after
    Second Major (B.A.)

Pass at least 48 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. a minimum of 16 MCs at level-3000 (excluding modules above), with
    i. a maximum of 2 PL328X lab modules.

Note:

  1. Students are not allowed to read level-4000 modules.

  2. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  3. As a concession, students from the 2006 cohort will also be allowed to read the second major (48 MCs) and disciplinary minors available from AY2007-08. Students from the 2006 cohort may apply to read the second major when they have attained at least 40 MCs with a CAP of 3.50 or above.

  4. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT
    both.
  • cohort : 2007 and after
    Single Major [B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.)]

Pass at least 100 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. PL3231 OR One of the PL328x lab modules.
  10. a minimum of 64 MCs at level-3000 or higher (excluding the modules above), with
    1. a minimum of 40 MCs at level-4000 or higher
    2. a maximum of one other PL328x lab module not taken in (9) above
    3. a maximum of 2 PL modules at level-5000.

Note:

  1. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  2. To declare an Honours track, students must have completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs in the Major, with a CAP of 3.5 and above.

  3. Honours Thesis/Project (15 MCs) is optional.

  4. To qualify for the Honours Thesis/ Project (15 MCs), students must be on the Honours Track. In order to obtain First Class Honours, students must achieve a CAP of 4.5 or higher AND at least an ‘A-’ in the Honours Thesis/Project.

  5. Students who do not attempt the Honours Thesis/Project will read level-4000 or higher PL modules to fulfil the Honours Requirements.

  6. Students may also read a level-4000 Independent Study Module (5 MCs). This level-4000 ISM carries a pre-requisite of 100 MCs completed, including 60 MCs in the Major, with a minimum CAP of 3.5. This ISM and the Honours Thesis/Project preclude one another.

  7. All level-4000 modules carry a general prerequisite of having completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in the Major, with a minimum CAP of 3.5 OR being on the Honours Track (some level-4000 modules may have different pre-requisites).

  8. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT
    both.

  9. For students who are attempting the Honours Thesis, the onus is on the students to secure a supervisor who would supervise them on the Honours Thesis. Students should settle on a topic as soon as possible and speak to the supervisors early, as staff are able to supervise only a limited number of theses. Students who are late may end up not working with the supervisor of their choice and have to settle on a different topic.
  • cohort : 2007 and after
    Single Major (B.A.)

Pass at least 60 MCs of PL or PL-recognised modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. PL2132
  4. PL3232
  5. PL3233
  6. PL3234
  7. PL3235
  8. PL3236
  9. PL3231 OR One of the PL328x lab modules.
  10. a minimum of 24 MCs at level-3000 or higher (excluding the modules above), with
    i. a maximum of one other PL328X lab module.

Note:

  1. Students are not allowed to read level-5000 PL modules.

  2. PH3212 Philosophy of Mind may be used to fulfil level-3000 PL module equivalent.

  3. PH3212 may be used to fulfil Psychology OR
    Philosophy major requirements, but NOT
    both.
 


graduation requirements (minor)
  • cohort : 2006 and after
    Minor

Pass at least 24 MCs of PL modules, which include the following:

  1. PL1101E
  2. PL2131
  3. a minimum of 16 MCs from the following:
    1. PL3232
    2. PL3233
    3. PL3234
    4. PL3235
    5. PL3236

    Note:

    1. A maximum of 8 MCs from the minor can be used to satisfy the requirements of a major or another minor. However, the credits for these modules will be counted ONCE. FASS students will still need to fulfil the MCs required for the UE outside major requirements.

    2. GEMs that are within the basket of modules offered by the Minor can now be used to fulfil both the minor and GEM requirements.


coordinators AY2009/10
  • Level-1000 Module Coordinator
    Dr Tan Seok Hui,
  • Level-2000 Modules Coordinator
    Dr Tsai Fen-Fang,
  • Level-3000 Modules Coordinator (Core/Elective modules)
    Dr Eddie Tong,
  • Level-3000 Modules Coordinator (IRP/Lab modules)
    Dr Steven Graham,
  • Level-4000 Modules Coordinator
    A/P Sim Tick Ngee,
  • Director, Undergraduate Programme
    A/P Trevor Penney,
  • Chair, Departmental Ethics Review Committee
    Dr Mike Cheung,
  • Outreach Programme Coordinator
    Dr Lynette Tay,
  • SEP/ISM/Non-Graduating Applications Coordinator
    Dr Michelle See,
  • Research Participation Programme Coordinator
    Ms Susheel Kaur,
  • Career Talks Coordinator
    Dr Konstadina Griva,
  • Faculty Open House Representative
    Dr Catherine So,
  • Psychology Society Advisor
    Dr Ryan Hong,



discussion groups
  • No notices at the moment.



examination matters
  • No notices at the moment.



student research funding



Clinical & research internship in cppi
Clinical and Research Internship in CPPI (Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, & Psycho-Immunology)

Clinical and Research Mentors:

Professor Catherine So-kum Tang, Professor, Department of Psychology, NUS
Dr Roger Ho, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine, NUS
Dr Anselm Mak, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, NUS
Dr Ann-Marie Lew, Head, Counselling & Psychological Services, NUS

Clinical and Research Sites:

Mood Disorder Clinic and Psychiatric ward, National University Hospital
Rheumatololgy Clinic, National University Hospital
Clinical and Health Psychology Center, NUS
Counselling and Psychological Services, University Health Center, NUS

Internship Activities:

Observation of clinical mentors and team members in action Hospital ward rounds and case discussions with clinical mentors and team members Research participation and training with research mentors and team members Formulation of thesis/independent study projects with research mentors and team members

Internship Detail:

At least 8-10 hours per week for 6 months with a minimum of 300 hours to complete the internship
Two intakes each year, December and June
A total of 5 interns in each intake

Intern Selection:

NUS Psychology Major: Undergraduate Year 3-4 students
Academic excellence with a minimum of 4.0 in overall cumulative CAP scores
Good English and/or Chinese writing and speaking skills
Good quantitative research background and skills
Responsible and able to work independently
Able to work with a team of professionals from different disciplines
No concurrent participation in other research internship or clinical internship program
Satisfactory performance in the selection interview

Deliverables:

To assist in research projects and publish results at the end of the internship
An internship attendance letter will be issued after submission of the activity log book and internship report
Interns who have successfully completed the internship will receive letters of recommendations from the mentors

Application:

Full CV with course grades and CAP scores, including a 300-word statement of interest
Application and inquires sent to: , marked with ATTN: CPPI Internship

Deadlines:

Deadlines: October 23, 2009 for December - May intake
Undergraduate Programme
Graduation Requirements (Major)
Graduation Requirements (Minor)
Coordinators
Module Matters
Honours Year Matters
Discussion Groups
Examination Matters
Student Research Funding
Clinical and Research Internship in CPPI (Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, & Psycho-Immunology)
Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Matters
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