Description: A four-year program that studies human behavior, mental processes, and psychological assessment techniques.
AB Psychology - This program produces graduates with a solid knowledge and skills in psychology.
BS Psychology - The objectives are the same as in AB Psychology but with additional preparation in the natural sciences.
Estimated tuition fee: ₱40,000–₱120,000 per year
Relevance to Med School Subjects: ★★
Covers normal and abnormal psychology.
Clinical/Patient Care Exposure: ★
Mostly theoretical with minimal exposure to clinical or patient care settings.
Licensure/Employability: ★★★
Licensure as a psychometrician provides job opportunities locally.
Workload: ★★
Relatively lighter compared to other pre-med courses.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Insight into human behavior, mental health, and counseling, which is valuable for holistic patient care. | Minimal exposure to hard sciences like biology and chemistry, which are crucial in med school. |
| Useful in fields like psychiatry or dealing with patient communication. | Limited clinical or laboratory experience. |
| Generally less demanding compared to other pre-med courses, allowing for med school preparation. | Career options are mainly focused on mental health or academia without further studies. |
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“BS Psych helped me understand human behavior and mental health, which is essential in becoming a holistic doctor.” — Lorie UST Class of 2028
“Psychology ang pre-med ko kasi gusto ko maging doctor na compassionate at may deep understanding sa mental health ng patients.” — Niel UST Class of 2027
“Nag-Psych ako kasi mahilig akong mag-observe ng tao. Super useful siya lalo na sa psychiatry and dealing with patients.” — Sherill DLSHSI Class of 2028
Read more about BS Psych here: https://our.upcebu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PSG-BA-Psychology-CMO-34-s-2017.pdf
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