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Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and ANU College of Science and Medicine, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes 18 units from completion of the compulsory integrative courses from the following list. Graduates are expected to understand and evaluate a variety of philosophical and scientific traditions about the relationship between brain, mind, and behaviour, including cross-cultural perspectives. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$57,700
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

50 terms of coursework

  • The Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience and Psychology requires the completion of 144 units, of which:
  • A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
  • A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
  • The 144 units must consist of:
  • 18 units from completion of the compulsory integrative courses from the following list:
  • PNPI1001
6 units
  • Introduction to Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
  • PNPI2001
6 units
  • Topics in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
  • PNPI3001
6 units
  • Research Project in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
  • 24 units from completion of Philosophy courses from the following lists:
  • 12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
  • PHIL1005
6 units
  • Logic and Critical Thinking
  • PHIL2061
6 units
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
  • PHIL2014
6 units
  • Topics in Analytic Philosophy
  • PHIL2057
6 units
  • Philosophy of Science
  • PHIL2082
6 units
  • Topics in the Philosophy of Biology
  • 6 units from completion of a 3000-level PHIL - Philosophy course
  • 24 units from completion of compulsory Psychology courses from the following list:
  • PSYC1003
6 units
  • Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour
  • PSYC2007
6 units
  • Biological Basis of Psychology
  • PSYC2009
6 units
  • Quantitative Methods in Psychology
  • PSYC3016
6 units
  • Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • 24 units from completion of compulsory Neuroscience courses from the following list:
  • BIOL1020
6 units
  • Foundations of Life
  • BIOL2174
6 units
  • Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
  • NEUR3101
6 units
  • Cellular Neuroscience
  • NEUR3112
6 units
  • Systems Neuroscience
  • 6 units from completion of an Indigenous Perspectives course from the following list:
  • HLTH3001
6 units
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • PSYC2012
6 units
  • Culture and Psychology
  • 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Admissions

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the result from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission Program-specific Requirements Admission to the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology also involves an assessment of suitability based on the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology Supplementary Form. Submission of this form by the deadline is compulsory for all applicants. There are approximately 50 places available in each intake of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology. For program-specific requirements for domestic and international applicants, including the deadline to submit the supplementary form, please click . ATAR: 97 International Baccalaureate: 41

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