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McGill University · Canada

Psychology

Bachelor of Science · Information not yet verified · Intake: Fall and winter course availability

Science-based undergraduate psychology major with foundational biology and statistics.

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Entry requirements

An introductory psychology course and biology preparation are recommended before or during the first year.

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Modules

  • • Introduction to psychology
  • • Psychological statistics

Career outcomes

Graduate studyResearch preparation

Extracurriculars that strengthen this application

Activities matched to this subject, with how each one is read by admissions teams. Always check eligibility and dates on the organiser's official site.

AMC 10 / AMC 12

Tier 1 (Distinction)Mathematics

Flagship MAA contests serving as the first qualifying step for the US IMO team. Official site: maa.org

Eligibility: Grades 10 & 12 Below

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

AIME (American Invitational Math Exam)

Tier 1Mathematics

15-question, 3-hour invitational exam for top 2.5%-5% scorers on the AMC 10/12.

Eligibility: AMC Qualifiers

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Harvard-MIT Math Tournament (HMMT)

Tier 1Mathematics

One of the largest and most prestigious high school math competitions run by Harvard and MIT students.

Eligibility: High School Teams

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Princeton Math Competition (PUMaC)

Tier 1Mathematics

International high school math competition organized by Princeton University undergraduate math club.

Eligibility: High School Teams

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

International Math Olympiad (IMO)

Tier 1 EliteMathematics

The ultimate worldwide mathematics tournament for pre-university students. Official site: imo-official.org

Eligibility: National Team Winners

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge

Tier 1Applied Math / Modeling

14-hour intensive mathematical modeling competition tackling real-world societal problems.

Eligibility: US High School Juniors/Seniors

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Tier 1 WinnerScience Communication

Global video competition explaining complex concepts in physics, life sciences, or math.

Eligibility: Ages 13-18 Global

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

National Science Bowl (US DoE)

Tier 1 (Nationals)All Sciences

Fast-paced buzzer quiz competition testing knowledge across all science and math disciplines.

Eligibility: Middle & High Teams

Builds directly relevant mathematics experience for Psychology.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.

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