Overview

Combine the knowledge and skills of physiology and psychology, the body and the mind, into such careers as rehabilitation and mental health.

Behavioural Neuroscience is a joint program in the Faculty of Science and in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from Simon Fraser University.

It includes courses in biology, physiology, kinesiology and psychology.

Career

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await.

Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Autism Interventionist

Behaviour Therapist

Clinical Psychologist

Developmental Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

Kinesiologist

Neuropsychologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Biochemistry of the Cell

General Chemistry and Laboratory

Kinesiology

Physics for the Life Sciences

Human Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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125

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health Neuroscience Clinical Psychology View 91 other Bachelors in Public Health in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

Students should complete a program approval form available on the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) website and submit it to the BPK academic advisor by June 1 for fall term approval, October 1 for spring term approval, or February 1 for summer term approval.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

36024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36024 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7360 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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