the psychology department at western has over 50 faculty members doing research and teaching in seven areas of research excellence including behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, clinical, cognition, developmental, industrial/organizational, personality/measurement, and social. undergraduate students often work with faculty, graduate and post-graduate students on cutting-edge questions about human and animal behaviour. 

western offers several undergraduate programs in psychology to accommodate students with varying interests. students thinking about a career in psychology or a related discipline, should consider one of western's honours specialization programs. this is the program for those who like to develop a good understanding of the discipline of psychology. a psychology major can be combined with a major in another discipline to create an honours double major degree, a valuable stepping stone to many professional programs such as business, education, medicine, and law. 

note: please note the english scores listed are minimum requirements. meeting the minimums does not guarantee admission. students with low english scores may be admitted to the english boost program, a 9 week training program for conditional admission to their chosen program.