Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree at Amity University Dubai is a comprehensive and practical program that aims to comprehend the intricacies of human behavior and the inner workings of the human mind. The program covers a wide range of topics, from clinical and organizational psychology to developmental, social, and cognitive psychology.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students should be able to:

1. Knowledge
   • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and theories in Psychology.
   • Explain and propose solutions in various psychological contexts by integrating critical analysis, classical and creative research methodology.
2. Skills
   • Apply psychological methods, procedures, and techniques to identify and analyze the impact of social and cultural factors on human behavior.
   • Develop and implement solutions that address the complexities of human behavior through counseling, critical thinking, inquiry, and effective communication.
3. Competences
   • Autonomy and Responsibility: Demonstrate ability to work independently and within a team in diverse contexts across technical or professional complex settings.
   • Self-development: Develop professional knowledge, practice, and entrepreneurship using sustainable approaches and ethical considerations.
   • Role in context: Demonstrate ability to work independently and with peers in technical and supervisory contexts and engage in collaborative relationships with professionals.

Programme Completion Requirements

For Programme Completion Requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Programme Completion Requirements Policy.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can find diverse employment opportunities across various sectors, including schools, NGOs, and corporations, in roles such as counselors, assistant psychologists, learning support assistants, etc.

Degree Structure

The program consists of four years, with the following structure:

Year 1

• PSGP 101 General Psychology (3 credits)
• PSGP 203 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• PSGP 105 Theoretical Paradigm of Psychology (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing (3 credits)
• GENE 120 Islamic Culture (3 credits)
• PSCL 201 Psychological Testing and Assessment (3 credits)
• PSGP 103 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)
• HAAS 102 Media Literacy (3 credits)
• COMM 105 Public Speaking (3 credits)
• ARAB 102 Arabic Language (3 credits)

Year 2

• PSGP 205 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCO 207 Ethics in Psychology, Research and Practice (3 credits)
• PSGP 305 Introduction to Child Psychology (3 credits)
• HAAS 201 Practicing Sustainability (3 credits)
• GENE 210 UAE Studies (3 credits)
• PSAP 307 Personality Psychology (3 credits)
• PSAP 309 Organisational Psychology (3 credits)
• PSAP 311 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• HAAS 208 Life and Future Skills (3 credits)
• Open Elective 1 (3 credits)

Year 3

• PSCL 405 Psychopathology (3 credits)
• PSGP 303 Applied Statistics (3 credits)
• PSCO 421 Psychology of Exceptional Children (3 credits)
• HAAS 302 Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 credits)
• PSAP 407 Health Psychology (3 credits)
• PSAP 413 Psychology of Motivation and Leadership (3 credits)
• PSCO 415 Counseling and Interviewing Skills (3 credits)
• PSAP 417 Social and Community Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCO 419 Positive Psychology Interventions and Applications (3 credits)
• HAAS 340 Internship (3 credits)

Year 4

• PSCL 411 Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Interventions (3 credits)
• GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3 credits)
• Major Elective 1 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 2 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 3 (3 credits)
• Project (3 credits)
• Major Elective 4 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 5 (3 credits)
• Open Elective 2 (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Entry to this program requires students to have attained the General Education Secondary School Certificate (G 12) or equivalent. In addition to achieving a minimum high school average of 60%, all applicants must provide:

• Evidence of English Language Proficiency:
  • Students from non-MoE curricula that are taught in English are exempt from providing English Language proficiency evidence.
  • Students from non-MOE curricula taught in a language other than English must demonstrate proficiency through international standardized tests (IELTS 5 and above).
  • Students from the MoE Curriculum must prove their proficiency through High School English grades, which should not be less than 80%.

Conditional admission can be allowed for not achieving the English proficiency scores for students from both non-MoE curricula taught in any other language other than English as well as those from MoE curricula.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE’s Ministry of Education.

Faculty

• Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj, Associate Professor
• Dr. Jihene Mrabet, Associate Professor
• Dr. Mahshid Manouchehri, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Malini Mittal Bishnoi, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Saher Nabi, Lecturer
• Mr. Aby Joseph, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Achuthy Kottangal, Lecturer
• Professor Akram M. Haddad, Professor
• Dr. Gursirat Khokhar, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nagendra Singh, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Nilam Khunti, Lecturer
• Dr. Nrashant Singh, Associate Professor
• Dr. Richa Gupta, Assistant Professor
• Mr. Robert Studholme, Lecturer
• Dr. Sagee Sethu, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Sambhram Pattanayak, Lecturer
• Dr. Seema Sangra, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ziaurrahman Azmi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nawal Mohamed, Lecturer
• Dr. Nitya K Prasad, Assistant Professor

Programme Leader

Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj, Associate Professor

Duration

4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120

Class Commencement

September 2025

Fee Per Credit (AED/USD)

AED 2,100 / USD 580