Virtual University BS Psychology

Psychology is a science that studies behavior and the mind. The BS Program covers basic processes such as sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality, as well as Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Behavioral Neuroscience. It also provides an understanding of the scientific methods used to evaluate theories and research in the Social Sciences, which is essential for our modern world.

The B.S. Degree Program integrates Psychology, Humanities, and basic science to prepare students for advanced training in Psychology, Medicine, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and other related disciplines. It is explicitly designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the sciences and science-based professions.

Program Objectives

This program aims to achieve the following goals

Provide students with the skills and knowledge to gain a greater understanding of themselves, others, and human existence in general
Explain and understand social and psychological issues using psychological principles
Gain insight from students on how psychological concepts can be applied to enhance long-term learning, social abilities, and environmental concerns.

BS Psychology Eligibility

12 years of Education, minimum 45% marks, FA/FSC/ICS/I.COM

The BS in Psychology program is only open to applicants who reside in Pakistan and is not available to international students. If accepted, any student wishing to move abroad must withdraw from the program
Candidates who have completed ‘A’ levels must provide an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of the Chairman in Islamabad from the link (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)

Candidates with less than 45% marks can be admitted after completing the “Zero Semester“.

Course Exemption

Students who have already completed 14 years of education and those wishing to transfer their credit hours from other universities are eligible for course exemption

Degree Duration

This program is a four-year full-time course, divided into eight semesters, each semester has at least 18 weeks for teaching and examinations.

Assessment of Study

Students’ academic progress is assessed continuously during the semester through assignments, online quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), midterm exams, and final exams. The midterm and final exams, which make up 80-85% of a course, are managed at the locations of the virtual university’s designated exam centers all over Pakistan as well as overseas.

BS psychology Subjects in Virtual University

Semester 1

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
CS101	Introduction to Computing	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ECO401	Economics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ENG101	English Comprehension	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MCM101	Introduction to Mass Communication	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PAK301	Pakistan Studies	Required	2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
VU001	Introduction to e-Learning	Required	1 (Theory:1), Practical:0)

Semester 2

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
ENG201	Business and Technical English Writing	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MGT211	Introduction To Business	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MTH302	Business Mathematics & Statistics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY502	History & Systems of Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ETH202	Ethics (for Non-Muslims)	Elective	2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL202	Islamic Studies	Elective	2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)

Semester 3

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
BIO101	Basic I-Biology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MCM301	Communication skills	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY404	Abnormal Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC401	Cultural Anthropology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC404	Pakistani Society and Culture	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)

Semester 4

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
PSYP631	Psychological Testing and Measurements	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MCM304	Mass Media in Pakistan	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY504	Cognitive Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC301	Introduction to Social Work	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
URD101	Urdu	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)

Semester 5

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
PSY405	Personality Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY512	Gender Issues in Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY516	Statistics in Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY611	Ethical Issues in Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSYP402	Experimental Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:2), Practical:1)
STA630	Research Methods	Required	3 (Theory:3, Practical:0

Semester 6

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
PSYP610	Neurological Bases of Behavior	Required	4 (Theory:3, Practical:1)
PSY403	Social Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY505	Developmental Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY515	Cross Cultural Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
STA641	Statistical Packages and its Applications	Required	3 (Theory:2), Practical:1)
PSY612	Active Citizenship	Required	0 (Theory:0, Practical:0)

Semester 7

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Pre Requisite	Credit Hours
PSY499A	Final Year Project	Required	STA630	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY511	Environmental Psychology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSYI619	Internship Report-Psychology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC609	Qualitative Research Methods	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY401	Clinical Psychology	Elective		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY406	Educational Psychology	Elective		3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY510	Organizational Psychology	Elective		2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
PSY632	Theory & Practice of Counseling	Elective		3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Semester 8

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Pre Requisite	Credit Hours
PSY407	Sport Psychology	Required		3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY408	Health Psychology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY409	Positive Psychology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY499B	Final Year Project	Required	PSY499A	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY513	Forensic Psychology	Elective		3 (Theory:2), Practical:1)
PSY514	Consumer Psychology	Elective		3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Project/Internship Report

Completion of a Project or internship is required for a BS Psychology degree to be awarded

Students must complete three credit hours in Research Project (PSY619) in their final semester. While students are free to choose their projects, they must consult with their advisors beforehand. Upon completion, students must submit a written report and present their project in a viva.
Students must complete a 6-8 week internship in a Psychiatric clinic or School and receive an Internship Letter from the organization. Upon completion, they will receive an Internship Completion Certificate from the organization submit a detailed Internship Report, and give a viva presentation

Important Notice;

The evaluation of the “Final Project”/ “Internship Report” course will be based on a pass/fail criterion, and it will not affect the student’s CGPA. However, as this course is a compulsory requirement, it is necessary to pass it to complete the degree program.

Award of Degree

To be awarded a Bachelor of Psychology degree, a student must complete at least 134 credit hours of coursework with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.