Program Overview

The program includes in-depth supervised training in Applied Psychology, research and practice. Students can specialize in the areas of Clinical, Organizational, Counseling, Developmental and School Psychology. The collaboration of psychiatric units at teaching hospitals and other educational, health, and business organizations in the private and public sectors is utilized.

The eight-semester (four-year) B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology is a large and popular program within the Institute of Psychology. It is designed to be equated with the curriculum being taught at leading international universities. The degree aims to provide a thorough grounding in the theories, methods and debates in Psychology. It further aims to develop the ability to analyze and evaluate psychological concepts and theories, and assess different kinds of evidence including both quantitative and qualitative data.

Admission Requirement

To be eligible for admission to the undergraduate programs, a candidate must have an intermediate certificate [FA/F.Sc.] from a recognized institute of higher education in Pakistan with a minimum placement in the 2nd division [50% marks] or three A-Levels with at least average "C" grade from a foreign or local recognized education system. A written english test followed by an interview will be taken in case of short listed candidates.

Course Outline

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology
A four-year program divided into eight semesters as given below:
Year 1
Semester-I

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology

Semester-I

Year 1
Semester-II

Year 2
Semester-III

Year 2
Semester-IV

Year 3
Semester-V

Year 3
Semester-VI

Year 4
Semester-VII

Year 4
Semester-VIII

*Students are required to take the above mentioned courses plus 18 credit hours in elective subjects of their choice.

List of Electives
Subjects offered as electives to students by the Institute of Psychology are the following.

* Optional courses will be offered according to availability of the teacher.
* 1 credit for attendance in academic activities and academic excursions as given below:
Attendance in seminars, educational trips, volunteer work with the disabled, and other academic activities.