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Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy)

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Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy)

The demand for effective and quality care in the field of psychology and mental health is crucial for the well-being of individuals and communities. Application of psychology in practice requires a strong foundation in psychological, social, and biological sciences, as well as a deep understanding of how these disciplines intersect to influence behavioral health. In a rapidly evolving world, the roles of applied psychology and behavioral health professionals are expanding, as are their responsibilities. With increasing awareness of psychological issues and disorders, there is a growing need for trained professionals equipped with the necessary skills to assess, intervene, and promote mental wellness.

There are numerous certificate courses and diploma programmes that train students only in certain aspects of mental health and psychology. However, our Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) offers a robust, comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum that equips students from diverse academic backgrounds with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for a career in psychology. This gives them the required educational qualifications to be workforce-ready. The course also offers several different specialisations, including school psychology, military psychology, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, sports psychology, organisational behavior and industrial psychology, investigative psychology, child and adolescent behavioral and mental health, and cyber psychology.

Mental health disorders are usually viewed as an individual issue - this programme focuses on busting that myth by adopting a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to behavioural health. It equips students to gain a thorough understanding of how life experiences, community, culture, law, the economic and political climate, environmental concerns, physical and mental health systems contribute to an individual's experience of mental health and mental illness across an individual's lifespan. This highlights the need to integrate these factors in the management of mental illness.

Unlike traditional B.A. or B.Sc. programmes, our degree stands out due to its focus on skill development and core competencies apart from imparting foundational knowledge. Students receive training in essential areas such as empathy, communication, negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, psychoeducation, and integrated management planning. The programme also integrates technological advancements in the field of psychology in its curriculum, including digital mental health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc. Additionally, they gain expertise in behavioural health advocacy, awareness initiatives, and destigmatization efforts.

Upon completion of the programme, students have the flexibility to either enter the workforce in various behavioural health roles or pursue advanced studies in specialized areas worldwide. Our Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) is designed to create competent, compassionate, and workforce-ready professionals dedicated to transforming the landscape of behavioural health care.

The Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) aligns with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act 2021, ensuring that graduates meet the highest professional standards in the field.

DURATION

4 years full time

RESERVATION OF SEATS

As per university rules

SELECTION PROCESS

Based on marks in XII Std. / Equivalent Examination followed by submission of Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Personal interview.

Medium of instruction: English
PATTERN OF PROGRAMME

Semester

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course
Code		 Institute
course
Code		 Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total
Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-01 New General Psychology 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-02 New Biological Basis of Behaviour 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-03 New Indian Psychology Application 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
BPSY-04 New Communicative English 2 0 0 2 30 20 0 0 50
BPSY-05 New Understanding the Self and other 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
BPSY-06 New Positive Psychology 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
Total 14 0 5 19 150 190 135 0 475
Specialization in Counselling Psychology

Content coming soon.

Specialization in Health Psychology

Content coming soon.

  • Generic Core Courses
  • Generic Elective Courses Group
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course
Code		 Institute
course
Code		 Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total
Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-07 New Theories of Personality 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-08 New Developmental Psychology 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-09 New Holistic Well-being approaches 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
BPSY-10 New Cyber Hygiene & Digital Safety 1.5 0 0.5 2 20 20 10 0 50
BPSY-11 New Listening skills and observation-based report writing 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
BPSY-12 New Community Psychology 2 0 2 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-13 New A Project Related to Community Care Service 0 0 2 2 0 0 50 0 50
Total 13.5 0 8.5 22 150 200 200 0 550
Generic Elective Courses Group

Content coming soon.

Specialization in Health Psychology

Content coming soon.

  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course
Code		 Institute
course
Code		 Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total
Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-14 New Social Psychology 4 0 2 6 40 60 50 0 150
BPSY-15 New Psychological Statistics & Research Methodology 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-16 New Health Psychology 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-17 New Psychological and Academic Report Writing 2 0 1 3 20 30 25 0 75
BPSY-18 New Introduction to Counselling Psychology - I 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-19 New Psychology and Artificial Intelligence 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-20 New Psychology Experiments across the Globe 0 0 2 2 0 0 50 0 50
Total 19 0 8 27 210 250 215 0 675
Specialization in Counselling Psychology
Catalog
Course
Code		 Course
Code		 Course
Title		 Teaching
Scheme		 Examination
Scheme		 Total
Theory
Credits		 Practical
Credits		 Total
Credits		 Theory
Internal		 Theory
External		 Practical
External
301 Clinical Practicum 0 8 8 240 0 160 400
302 Counselling and Psychotherapy Techniques 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
303 Areas of Counselling 2 2 4 120 80 0 200
304 Guidance and Career Counselling 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
Total 10 10 20 600 240 160 1000
Specialization in Health Psychology
Catalog
Course
Code		 Course
Code		 Course
Title		 Teaching
Scheme		 Examination
Scheme		 Total
Theory
Credits		 Practical
Credits		 Total
Credits		 Theory
Internal		 Theory
External		 Practical
External
301 Clinical Practicum 0 8 8 240 0 160 400
302 Counselling and Psychotherapy Techniques 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
303 Areas of Counselling 2 2 4 120 80 0 200
304 Guidance and Career Counselling 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
Total 10 10 20 600 240 160 1000
  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course
Code		 Institute
course
Code		 Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total
Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-21 New Psychological Assessment and Testing 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-22 New Organisational Behaviour 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-23 New Cognitive Psychology 2 0 1 3 30 30 15 0 75
BPSY-24 New Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 2 0 2 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-25 New Inclusiveness and diversity in Indian Context 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-26 New Community Behavioural Health Project 0 0 2 2 0 0 50 0 50
Total 14 0 7 21 180 190 155 0 525
Specialization in Counselling Psychology
Catalog
Course Code		 Course Code Course Title Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme Total
Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Theory Internal Theory External Practical External
401 Advanced Statistics 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
402 Research Project / Dissertation 0 10 10 300 0 200 500
403 Internship 0 6 6 180 0 120 300
Total 4 16 20 600 80 320 1000
Specialization in Health Psychology
Catalog
Course Code		 Course Code Course Title Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme Total
Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Theory Internal Theory External Practical External
401 Advanced Statistics 4 0 4 120 80 0 200
402 Research Project / Dissertation 0 10 10 300 0 200 500
403 Internship 0 6 6 180 0 120 300
Total 4 16 20 600 80 320 1000
  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course
Code		 Institute
course
Code		 Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total
Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-27 New Introduction to Neuropsychology 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-28 New Evolutionary Psychology 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-29 New Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy II 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-30 New Human and professional Values and Ethics 3 0 0 3 45 30 0 0 75
BPSY-31 New Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-32 New Practicum/observership (Developing Observation Skills) 0 0 2 2 0 0 50 0 50
Total 19 0 2 21 285 190 50 0 525
Specialization in Counselling Psychology

Content coming soon.

Specialization in Health Psychology

Content coming soon.

  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course Code		 Institute course Code Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-33 New Rehabilitation Psychology 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-34 New Cognitive and Experimental Psychology 2 0 2 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-35 New Advance Research Methodology 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-36 New Applied Behavioural Analysis 2 0 2 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-37 New Sports Psychology 3 0 0 3 45 30 0 0 75
BPSY-38 New Internship/Report Writing/Data Management and Analysis 0 0 2 2 0 0 50 0 50
Total 15 0 6 21 225 190 110 0 525
Specialization in Counselling Psychology

Content coming soon.

Specialization in Health Psychology

Content coming soon.

  • Generic Core Courses
  • Specialization in Counselling Psychology
  • Specialization in Health Psychology
Generic Core Courses
Council
Course Code		 Institute course Code Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
BPSY-39 New Crisis Intervention & Psychological Resilience (Psychological First Aid) 3 0 1 4 30 40 30 0 100
BPSY-40 New Policy Frameworks in Behavioural and Mental Health 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
BPSY-41 New Internship aligned with specialization 0 0 4 4 0 0 100 0 100
Total 7 0 5 12 90 80 130 0 300
Specialization in Counselling Psychology
Council
Course Code		 Institute course Code Course Name Teaching Scheme * Credits Marking Scheme * Total Marks
Lecture Tutorial Practical Continuous
assessment
(Theory)		 End Semester
Examination
(Theory)		 Continuous
assessment
(Practical)		 End Semester
Examination
(Practical)
SCPC New Biological Foundations of Counselling 4 0 0 4 60 40 0 0 100
Specialization in Health Psychology

Content coming soon.

INTAKE

40 students

EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT

The evaluation will have both internal & external components. The internal component will be continuous throughout the semester & the external component will be conducted by the university at the end of the semester. A student would be required to pass in each head (internal and external) independently. Students would be assessed according to the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) system. Students would be awarded the Grade Point Average where grades would be awarded based on the class average. A student would be required to perform consistently well.

The Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) programme will have a total of 171 credits in 4 years. Each credit is defined as 15 hours of teaching (Lecture or Lecture demonstration) or 30 hours of supervised practicals. Each credit is assessed for 25 Marks. As per SIU norms, The courses will have 60% Continuous Assessment and 40% Term end (University) examination however, some courses (not more than 30% of the total programme credits) may have 100% Continuous Assessment. The course will also involve competency based assessment.

Standard of Passing:

The assessment of the student for each examination is done based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the program.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidate must have passed senior secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Science/Arts/Psychology with minimum 50% marks
  • Must have attained the age of 17 years as of the year of admission to the course.
  • Reservation for SC/ST/OBC categories: As per the Govt. of India rules.
  • Mandatory submission of Medical Fitness Certificate

Eligibility for International Students:

  • Foreign national students intending to study UG program in India, shall have to take equivalence certificate of eligibility from respective Allied State and Healthcare Council.
  • Verification of Valid Visa and valid Visa duration will be conducted.
FEE STRUCTURE
FEE STRUCTURE-BATCH 2026-30 (INDIAN STUDENTS)* 1st Year (Amount in ₹)
1st Instalment 2nd Instalment
Academic Fees (Per Annum) 1,12,500 1,12,500
Institute Deposit (Refundable) 20,000 -
Total 1,32,500 1,12,500
Instalments pay by Date At the time of admission 25-Nov-26

Rules for refund of fees will apply as per SIU norms.

Rules for Refund of Fee
FUTURE PROSPECTS

Career options after a Bachelor's in Applied Psychology:

  • Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
  • Tutor
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Recruiting Assistant
  • Student Support Representative
  • Assistant Psychologist
  • SEN Teaching Assistant (school, college, university)
  • Resident Adviser

Educational Opportunities:

  • Counseling psychology
  • Clinical psychology
  • Geriatric mental health
  • Child and adolescent mental health
  • Community mental health
  • Social psychology
  • Rehabilitation psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Sports psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Others
HOW TO APPLY ?

Eligibility:

  • Candidate must have passed senior secondary(10+2) or equivalent with Science/Arts/Psychology with minimum 50%marks
  • Must have attained the age of 17 years as of the year of admission to the course.
  • Reservation for SC/ST/OBC categories: As per Govt. of India rules.
  • Mandatory submission of Medical Fitness Certificate

Eligibility for International Students:

  • Foreign national students intending to study UG program in India, shall have to take equivalence certificate of eligibility from respective Allied State and Healthcare Council.
  • Verification of Valid Visa and valid Visa duration will be conducted.

Application Procedure

  • STEP I: Online registration for Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) programme by submitting the form on the link below and making online payment of registration charges of Rs.1500/-

  • STEP II:

    • Submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) (refer below for instructions) in PDF or Word format ONLY via email within 3 days of submitting the registration form.
    • Send the mail to the following email ID: admissions_bhs@sihs.edu.in
    • Mention your Student ID as listed on your registration form in the email with the subject line "Application for Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) - (Student ID)".
    • The application will be considered incomplete and will be rejected without the SOP.
  • STEP III: You will be invited for an online Personal Interview (PI) based on a preliminary screening. The schedule for the same will be intimated via email and phone call.
  • STEP IV: Final selection will be intimated to the candidate through email & phone call. Admission process will be completed after verification of all the submitted documents and payment of 1st installment of academic fees.

Selection Process

Based on marks in Standard XII (10+2), a Statement of Purpose (SOP), and Personal Interview.

Statement of purpose: A statement of purpose is a crucial element of the application process. It creates a first impression with the admission committee and helps us choose which applicants to shortlist for the interview round. Your statement of purpose should not exceed 1000 words (minimum 500 words). Please use the following prompts to guide your statement of purpose:

  • What motivates you to apply to this programme?
  • Describe your strengths and qualities.
  • How will this programme prepare you for the career you wish to opt for?
  • What makes you stand out from other applicants?
Documents required at the time of Admission:
  1. Certificate of passing the qualifying examination (10th & 12th)
  2. Mark list (10th & 12th)
  3. Migration Certificate in original
  4. Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
  5. Character Certificate / No dues certificate
  6. Requisite caste certificate issued by the competent authority if admission is against reserved category
  7. Gap Certificate if applicable
  8. Certificate of change of name if applicable supported by documentary evidence like Government Gazette
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    • ADMISSION SCHEDULE

    Important Dates

    Sr. No. Description Date
    1 Registration begins 8 th May, 2026
    2 Last date of registration 5 th July, 2026
    3 Date of Commencement 20 th July, 2026

    *These are tentative dates, subject to change. For regular updates, kindly check https://www.sihs.edu.in/ frequently.

    Student handbook

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    AWARD OF DEGREE

    Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) will be awarded after 4 Years, taking into consideration the performance of the candidate in all examinations conducted throughout the four years.

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    For international students admission visit :- http://scie.ac.in/

    PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

    The students will be able to:

    • describe the biopsychosocial determinants of behavioral health.
    • summarise the key events in the history and culture of behavioral health practices.
    • state the different behavioral needs in individuals and communities.
    • implement observations, surveys, and interviews to assess and plan interventions.
    • demonstrate foundational skills in designing psychological interventions.
    • determine the appropriate evidence-based approaches to behavioral health care.
    • implement effective communication strategies for empathetic, culturally sensitive engagement.
    • deduce cultural and societal influences and respond in a culturally-appropriate manner.
    • recognise ethical principles, confidentiality, patient rights, and informed consent.
    • use team-based approaches to care delivery and collaborate across disciplines.
    • implement community well-being promotions through awareness campaigns and stigma reduction.
    • describe policies, research and advocacy methods, resilience, and common disorders.
    FAQ
    1. Students of which streams can apply?
    Answer:The programme is open to students with a background in Science, Arts and/or Psychology in 12th. For further information about eligibility criteria, please refer to https://www.sihs.edu.in/bsc-behavioural-health-sciences-course
    2. Do I have to appear for the SET exam to get admission in this programme?
    Answer:The selection process for this programme does not require SET exam scores. The purpose of the selection process is to assess the readiness for the program, which will be evaluated through a statement of purpose (SOP) and an online Personal Interview (PI).
    3. Can I apply if my board examination results have not been declared yet?
    Answer:Yes, students who have completed or are currently appearing for their 12th standard board examinations are eligible to apply. If the student is admitted to the programme before the board examination results are declared, they will be granted provisional admission. Admission will be confirmed after submission and verification of the final board examination results, as per the eligibility criteria.
    4. What happens if I make mistakes during the submission of my online applications?
    Answer:Once the form is submitted, you cannot make any changes. We request that you review the form thoroughly before submitting.
    5. What is the recognition of the Institute and its accreditation?
    Answer:The programme is being offered at the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) which is a recognised institute under Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU). It has been accredited with 'A++' grade by NAAC, as per Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
    6. Are there any scholarship opportunities available?
    Answer:For details about scholarships, kindly check the SIU scholarship policy here - https://siu.edu.in/international-scholarship.php
    7. What facilities are available on campus?
    Answer:Our best-in-class infrastructure includes a library, auditoriums, seminar halls, along with being a Wi-Fi-enabled campus. Hostel, cafeteria, and transportation facilities are also available for students' convenience. To ensure students' wellbeing, our campus houses a counselling centre and a hospital as well as all-round sports and recreational facilities.
    8. What will be the mode of conduction for this programme?
    Answer:This programme is being offered in offline mode as a full time, 4-year undergraduate degree programme at the Lavale Campus of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University.
    9. What are the practical aspects taught during this programme?
    Answer:The programme offers practical training in key competencies required to succeed in the field through skill labs and clinical postings. Students will also have the opportunity to transfer this knowledge learnt in college to real-life settings during the internships. These internships will be with various affiliated and other organizations such as hospitals, counselling centres, outreach centres, rehabilitation centres and many more.

    Additionally, students will undergo intensive training in developing research skills and will have to submit a dissertation under the mentorship of a professor in the second year of the degree programme.
    10. Would I be eligible for a Master's degree in the future?
    Answer:Yes, you will be eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree programme.
    11. What job roles can I take up after completing this degree?
    Answer:After graduating with this degree, one can practice as a case manager, researcher, mental health counsellor, and also work in mental health advocacy in various private and public organisations.
    12. What kind of job opportunities will I get upon completion of this degree?
    Answer:Upon programme completion, the student will be able to work as case managers, liaisons and researchers in varied public and private healthcare setups, NGOs, corporates, educational institutions, as well as research organizations.
    13. Are you providing placement opportunities?
    Answer:The university will be assisting the students in finding career opportunities as per available openings in the field.
    14. Is the Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy) programme different from B.Sc. Behavioural Health Science Honours / Honours with Research?
    Answer:Yes, the curriculum is aligned with the suggested curriculum from NCAHP. However, as there were several courses that remained the same across both, the changes implemented are minimal.
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