Psychology with Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology with Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Learn to create positive psychological change, and help improve mindsets around health and wellbeing. Ranked No.1 in Scotland for Psychology teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027).
Discover how to use psychology to improve wellbeing, such as working with people to develop healthier habits around food and exercise. At the same time you’ll learn ways to support people who are living with chronic illnesses and how to improve healthcare systems/processes.
You’ll graduate with a clear understandin...
Learn to create positive psychological change, and help improve mindsets around health and wellbeing. Ranked No.1 in Scotland for Psychology teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027).
Discover how to use psychology to improve wellbeing, such as working with people to develop healthier habits around food and exercise. At the same time you’ll learn ways to support people who are living with chronic illnesses and how to improve healthcare systems/processes.
You’ll graduate with a clear understanding of the relationship between diet, energy, and health, so you can help people make beneficial lifestyle changes.
* Work across different disciplines: Delve into the psychobiological aspects of human health, guided by experts in psychology, sport and exercise science, food and nutrition, and biomedical science.
* BPS Accreditation: Achieve a qualification that meets the standards for and is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
* Focused on your career: With a strong focus on your future employment, our course combines theory, practical skills and real-world experiences, setting you apart in the health sciences job market.
Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. This means you can switch to another 'psychology with' pathway. if you develop an interest in a particular topic later. No other Scottish university is offering these flexible undergraduate pathways in psychology. We believe this gives you a distinct edge when it comes to applying for postgraduate study or employment.
Abertay is Scotland’s TOP Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2027).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A70-E51
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,C
Entry into Year 2 with BB to include Psychology
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Legal Services
HNC (BTEC)
D
Entry into Year 1 with Health & Social Care
HND (BTEC)
D
Entry into Year 1 with Health & Social Care
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit C plus Higher Psychology at B Social Science - Graded Unit C Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P to include Psychology A and Psychology B Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Childhood Practice - Graded Unit C Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Unit C Police Studies - Graded Unit C Social Care - Graded Unit C Social Service - Graded Unit C Working with Communities - Graded Unit C Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice - Graded Unit C
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with HND Social Science - Graded Units CC Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Units CC
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
To include a literate subject, Advanced Higher Psychology is preferred
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25.0
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Entry into Year 2 with DMM in a relevant subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £16,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |










































































