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What is the difference between honours, major, minor... plus general questions about university Options
Kelly1328
#1 Posted : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 3:38:04 PM
Rank: Frosh


Joined: 7/25/2012
Posts: 6
So I'm only into grade 11 and do not know much about how University works. I'm hoping to go to McGill and do the Neuropsychology/ Behavioral Neuroscience/ Physiological Psychology route and get a PhD. I think that I first need a Bsc so what's the difference between taking the honours, major, or minor route in that?

What are the best univesities in Canada for that program? I hear U of Lethbridge in world renouned for Behavioral Neuroscience but I find that hard to believe.

Also what kind of path will I have to take in university to end up getting a career at a university teaching and researching Neuropsychology/ Behavioral Neuroscience/ Physiological Psychology?

What kind of marks will I need in High School to get into these programs (Alberta High School)?

And lastly, any tips and advice for success?

Sorry about all the questions, I'm just feeling kind of confused how everything works.
Thanks!
Medic93
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 5:18:51 PM
Rank: Student Council




Joined: 12/25/2011
Posts: 373
First of all you kind of have to figure out what you want to do because Neuropsychology, Behavioural Neuroscience, and Physiological Psychology are different fields of study.

"Clinical neuropsychologists are the professionals who treat neurological patients, often referred to them by neurologists, other physicians, other psychologists, or social agencies. In most cases, the patient exhibits cognitive and behavioral dysfunctions related to a brain injury or disease, and the referring doctor or agency seeks to gather information critical to the patient’s rehabilitation." http://www.allpsychologycareers...cal-neuropsychology.html

Behavioral Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology are pretty much interchangeable terms.

For Neuroscience I suggest schools like McGill, U of T, McMaster.

For schools offering Clinical Neuropsychology programs I suggest University of Windsor, York University, SFU, and University of Victoria.

You don't need a B.Sc, you just need to do an Honours program in either Psychology or Neuroscience or a related field like Biology.

If you have any questions just ask away!

Teaching/Research is very different from Clinical work so you'd be looking more into the Neuroscience route. If you'd like to work directly with patients then Neuropsychology is what you're looking for!
McMaster University - Honours Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour (B.A.) '2016

Career Plans:
Primary Goal: To become a Clinical Neuropsychologist
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