Entry Requirements

Description
Passes in five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English Language at the CXC (CSEC) / GCE / BGCSE Examinations with grades of III or C and above
Bachelor degree from any University recognised by the Academic Board
Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 from any University recognised by the Academic Board
Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 from any University recognised by the Academic Board
Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 from any University/ Tertiary Institution recognized by the Academic Board.
Diploma in Psychology from UG with at least a GPA of 3.0 (B grade in every course).
Diploma in Psychology from UG with at least a GPA of 3.0
Diploma in Psychology from UG with at least a GPA of 2.7
Any other qualifications deemed suitable by Admissions Committee to have met the basic entry requirements.

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PSY2101 Introduction to Psychology 4
PSY2103 Introduction to Statistics 4
WWW2102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select either PSY 2104 or SOC 2107 after consultation with your Head of Department.
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
PSY2102 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 4
PSY2104 Social Psychology I 4
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for the Chinese courses
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ2202 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 1 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective by the Psychology Task Force
ENG1205 Use of English 4
PSY2201 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 4
WWW2203 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select either PSY 2202 or SOC 2207 after consultation with your Head of Department.
SOC1200 Introduction to Sociological Theory 3
PSY2202 Social Psychology II 4
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for the Chinese course
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PSY3101 Health Psychology 4
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select either PSY 3103 or DSW 2203 after consultation with your Head of Department.
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
YYY3105 Elective ( 3 credits) 3 Select either PSY 3102 or DSW 1103 after consultation with your Head of Department.
ZZZ3102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY3103 Introduction to Counselling 4
PSY3102 Developmental Psychology I 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY3202 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 4
ZZZ3202 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY3201 Personality Theories 4
WWW3203 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select either PSY 3203 or DSW 1203 after consultation with your Head of Department.
PSY3203 Developmental Psychology II 4
ZZZ3203 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY3204 Physiological Psychology 4
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ3203 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 2 or 3 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
SOC2205 Inferential Statistics For Social Research 4
PSY4102 Capstone Project in Psychology 4
ZZZ4102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY4101 Cognitive Psychology 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PSY4203 Experimental and Applied Psychology 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective
PSY4202 Community and Environmental Psychology 4
PSY4204 Capstone Project in Psychology 6
PSY4201 Physiological Psychology 4
ZZZ4202 Elective (4 credits) 4 Select one (1) Level 3 or 4 course from any other Programme at UG approved as an elective

Contact Us

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    Turkeyen Campus
    Greater Georgetown
    Guyana
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  • admissions@uog.edu.gy