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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology With A Second Major in Biological Sciences

With a rising emphasis in Singapore on the awareness of mental health, there is increasing demand for professionals with interdisciplinary background in biological sciences and psychology. Graduates from this programme can explore further education leading to careers in professions such as counselling psychologist, occupational psychologist, clinical psychologist, educational psychologist and neuropsychologist. This is an interdisciplinary programme between the School of Social Sciences and School of Biological Sciences that incorporates existing Psychology courses and Biological Sciences courses.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Social Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Students are automatically enrolled for the Second Major in Biological Sciences upon admission.
Field of study
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sciences
Certification offered
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) and a Second Major in Biological Sciences certificate will be awarded on top of the degree parchment.
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications

Internship

Internship duration

Students can choose any of the following options to fulfil the internship requirements:

  • Attachment: 10 weeks
  • Internship: 24 weeks
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme: 24 weeks
Internship timeframe

Year 2 or 3, with any of the following options:

  • Attachment: May to Jul
  • Internship: Jan to Jun or Aug to Dec

Overseas exposure programme

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Administrative Support
  • Public Affairs
  • Education
  • Business
  • Advertising
  • Health
  • Media
  • Biological Sciences
  • Computer Programming
  • Employment Counsellors
  • Correction Counsellor Trainees
  • Interviewers
  • Personnel Analysts
  • Writers
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.