Single degree

The Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology requires 144 units (24 courses), including:

• A maximum of 10 x 1000-level courses
• A minimum of 5 x 3000-level courses from the BPNP course lists
• 4 x PHIL coded courses (including 2 x compulsory courses)
• 4 x compulsory PSYC coded courses
• 4 x compulsory Neuroscience focussed courses
• 3 x compulsory PNPI coded courses
• 1 x Indigenous Perspectives course
• A minimum of 2 transdisciplinary problem-solving (TD) courses (embedded in the compulsory courses)
• A maximum of 8 courses from the lists in the BPNP not previously taken or other ANU electives

Double degree

This program is not available in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD)

About this degree

Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses

In this degree, you will have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and Courses search engine.  In the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology, this requirement will be satisfied through the compulsory PNPI coded courses.

Enrolment Status

Duration

The Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units.

In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology. This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units, but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken.

 Domestic students may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time.

If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete.

International students on a student visa are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer, Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave.

Maximum time for completion

The maximum period for completion of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology degree is ten years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This ten years includes any periods of leave.

A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree. When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end date for your degree in your credit offer.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

There are 4 compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first year:

• Semester 1: BIOL1008 and PSYC1003
• Semester 2: PHIL1005 and PNPI1001

You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.  But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree.

Electives

Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College in this program. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-PNP subject, such as business, history or computing. The choice is yours.

How do I use my electives?

Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more individualised way than is possible through general major or degree requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on 1000-level courses, etc).

We also recommend holding some ANU electives in reserve to keep other opportunities open, such as international exchange, internships, and meeting the transdisciplinary requirements of your degree.

Study Options

Study Options

Academic Advice

For further information, you can:

• Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
• View the information at our New commencers & first year students page, or
• Email us at students.chm@anu.edu.au, or
• Come and talk to someone - you can make an appointment with an academic advisor here

If you need help on any aspect of university life, our "Need Help" webpage is a good place to start and can link you to services across the University.