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What are the suitable alternative courses related to psychology that I can apply for with my background in Australia/Canada for a Bachelor's/Postgraduate?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Arati Rai · 1 min read
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Yes, with your Biology background and Bachelor’s degree, you can apply for several psychology-related postgraduate courses in Canada and Australia.

Many programs accept students from related fields like Biology, especially for applied or interdisciplinary tracks. Options may include:

- Master of Applied Psychological Science: Focuses on practical application of psychological research.
- Master of Business Psychology: Applies psychology in workplace and organizational settings.
- Master of Professional Psychology: Prepares for general psychologist registration (some may require a psychology major).
- Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology: Emphasizes learning and development across the lifespan.
- MSc in Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational or Forensic Psychology): Centers on workplace or legal applications of psychology.

Entry requirements and eligibility vary by program - some may need prerequisite psychology courses, while others accept related science backgrounds. Your work experience can strengthen your application.

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