VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Introduction

Objectives

Eligibility Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Award of Degree

Project / Internship / Practicals

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 63
Total Semesters 5
Duration 2.5 years


BS-Lateral (Psychology)
Bridging Semester
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY403 Social Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY404 Abnormal Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY405 Personality Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY502 History & Systems of Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY504 Cognitive Psychology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Major Bridging Semester 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSYP631 Psychological Testing and Measurements Major Required 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1)
PSY401 Clinical Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY516 Statistics in Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA630 Research Methods Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSYP610 Neurological Bases of Behavior Major Required 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1)
PSY406 Educational Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY632 Theory & Practice of Counseling Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC609 Qualitative Research Methods Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC301 Introduction to Social Work Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC401 Cultural Anthropology Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSY407 Sport Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY408 Health Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSYI619 Internship Report-Psychology Major Field Experience / Internship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSYP402 Experimental Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:2, Practical:1)
MCM301 Communication skills Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC404 Pakistani Society and Culture Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSY499 Capstone Project Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY511 Environmental Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY513 Forensic Psychology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO401 Economics Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY510 Organizational Psychology Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY514 Consumer Psychology Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 


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