Bond University
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is the second step on the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist. It follows on from the bachelor’s degree, allowing you to develop your knowledge further and apply it to a specified research project.
Under the guidance of your supervisor, you will be fully trained in research methods, psychometrics, statistics, and data analytics as you work towards the submission of your final thesis. Tailor your studies to your interests, with elective studies in your choice of forensic psychology, neuropsychology, clinical psychology and more.
Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and progress to a master’s level program.
Bond’s School of Psychology has earned a reputation as a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. It offers the full suite of psychology qualifications required to gain registration as a practising psychologist; all of which are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
This program is recognised by APAC as the equivalent of the fourth year of the six-year psychology training pathway. You can complete this qualification in just 8 months and the full pathway to registration in 4 years 8 months.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology, or equivalent. Applicants are assessed on academic merit only and must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 on the Bond University 4-point scale (or 70%) for all second and third level psychology subjects in their undergraduate studies. Where students have not achieved this GPA, students may be offered a place in the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science program.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Psychologist
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Counselling Psychologist
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Developmental Psychologist
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Health Psychologist
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Mental Health Case Manager
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Neuropsychologist
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Psychologist
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Behaviour Therapist
Behaviour Therapists are qualified health professionals who help people make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They have a deep u...
Family Therapist
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Community Rehabilitation Worker
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About Bond University
Bond University has always dared to be different. Our founders’ vision was to create a bold educational experience that opened new doors to opportunities and transformed the career trajectories of its graduates. Bond was envisioned as a place where all students could learn from world-class industry leaders, be personally mentored by their teachers, and have access to cutting-edge technologies, equipment and resources.
