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PSYCHOLOGY COURSE - Course Overview

  • STREAM

    PARAMEDICAL

  • DURATION

    3 YEARS

  • COURSE

    PSYCHOLOGY COURSE

  • COURSE TYPE

Psychology Course Overview

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context. It is a budding course in India, especially among youngsters of this generation. It offers a large scope after graduation with high-paying jobs, various different career benefits and an exclusive approach to human and mind behaviour and patterns. Students studying psychology must have the expertise to evaluate how people think, behave and act in any situation and all the key factors that come into count under these behaviours.

This has caused various colleges across the country to start offering psychology courses. Especially in India, courses such as BSc Psychology and M.Sc Psychology are favoured by students. The lucrative nature and demand of the course brings in able and qualified students into the university and help them train quality alumni with psychology knowledge. Universities also offer additional benefits to the students such as placements, evaluative course curriculums and interactive teaching methods.

Psychology Courses:

Just like any other course, psychology also offers degrees at various levels such as Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, Doctorate and Diploma levels. There are also various specializations under which students can pursue their psychology course.

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • Educational psychology
  • Development Psychology
  • Forensics Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Eligiblity Criteria:

  • Basic Eligibility for Psychology courses require the applying candidate to have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with at least 50% of marks. Other levels of the degree have varying eligibility criteria.
  • Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Courses in Psychology must have a UG degree in Psychology and those applying for Doctrol degree must have a PG degree
  • Candidates who apply for a diploma or certificate course must have passed 10+2 examinations in a recognized board.

Top Exams in Psychology:

  • Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET)- It is an Online test conducted by BHU. It comprises of 120 questions.
  • CUCET- Used to give admissions to psychology courses in various colleges and universities
  • DU JAT
  • IPU CET
  • CUCET
  • IUET

Job Profiles Under Psychology:

Psychology is a very desirable course with large scope for students who wish to pursue it. Mental Health and Human Behaviour is an impactful subject that demands a large number of professionals to fill the industry. It is already growing steadily and is set to be among the top courses such as Engineering, Medical and Agriculture. Students pursuing Psychology can expect various different posts such as:

  • Psychotherapist
  • Psychologist
  • Counselor
  • Psychiatrist
  • Rehabilitation Workers

Recruiters for Psychology:

Both government and Private firms have taken keen interest in Psychology, especially over the recent years. These firms often look for prospective candidates and eligible alumni who can fill the required roles in the industry. Sectors such as Clinics, Medical Homes, Hospitals, NGOs, and Medical Institutes, all keenly look for top graduates in the Psychology Industry.

  • Manipal
  • AIIMS
  • Pearson
  • Public Health Foundation Of India
  • Fortis Healthcare
  • Shiv Nadar University

B.Sc Psychology Subjects: Core Subjects:

  • Psychopathology
  • Community Psychology
  • Human Resource Development
  • Statistics in Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Foundations of Human Behavior

Elective Subjects:

  • Psychology of Late Adulthood
  • Sports Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychological Analysis
  • Career Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology

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