BSc in Psychology
The BSc in Psychology is Zeit's foundational degree in the science of mind and behaviour. Over three years you move from the core pillars of psychology — cognitive, developmental, social and clinical — into rigorous research methods, statistics and a supervised empirical thesis. Teaching is fully online and seminar-based, with live cohort sessions from Geneva and asynchronous lab work you complete on your own schedule.
What you will be able to do
- 01Explain the major theories and empirical findings across cognitive, developmental, social and clinical psychology
- 02Design, run and report an ethical empirical study from hypothesis to manuscript
- 03Analyse behavioural data using inferential statistics in R and interpret effect sizes honestly
- 04Read primary literature critically and evaluate the strength of psychological evidence
- 05Apply professional and ethical standards to research and applied practice
Year by year
Year 1
PSY-101Introduction to Psychological Science
10 ECTSHistory, paradigms and the replication crisis; how psychology builds evidence.
PSY-110Biological Bases of Behaviour
10 ECTSNeurons, neurotransmission, and the anatomy underlying perception and action.
PSY-120Cognitive Psychology
10 ECTSAttention, memory, language and decision making.
PSY-130Developmental Psychology
10 ECTSCognitive and social development across the lifespan.
MET-140Statistics I
10 ECTSDescriptive statistics, probability and estimation using R.
MET-150Research Methods I
10 ECTSExperimental design, measurement and research ethics.
Year 2
PSY-210Social Psychology
10 ECTSAttitudes, groups, influence and the social construction of behaviour.
PSY-220Personality and Individual Differences
10 ECTSTrait models, psychometrics and the measurement of individual variation.
PSY-230Psychopathology
10 ECTSDiagnostic frameworks, aetiology and evidence-based treatment models.
MET-240Statistics II
10 ECTSRegression, ANOVA, mixed models and reproducible analysis workflows.
MET-250Research Methods II
10 ECTSPsychometrics, qualitative methods and pre-registration.
LAB-260Neurolab Rotation
10 ECTSRemote rotation working with real Zeit Neurolab datasets.
Year 3
PSY-310Clinical Assessment and Intervention
10 ECTSStructured assessment, formulation and the evidence base for intervention.
PSY-320Cognitive Neuroscience
10 ECTSNeuroimaging methods and the neural basis of cognition.
PSY-330Elective Seminar
10 ECTSChoose from sleep, addiction, computational psychiatry or health psychology.
PSY-340Applied Ethics and Professional Practice
10 ECTSConsent, data protection and practitioner responsibility.
THE-390BSc Thesis
20 ECTSA supervised empirical project written to publication standard.
Entry requirements
- Secondary school diploma (Matura, A-levels, IB, high-school diploma or recognised equivalent)
- No prior study of psychology or biology required
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or above
- A short statement of motivation (500 words)
Where graduates go
- MSc in Clinical Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience
- Research assistant in academic or clinical labs
- Behavioural insights and UX research
- Human resources, assessment and organisational roles
- Mental health support and community services
Frequently asked
- Is the BSc in Psychology accredited for further study?
- Graduates progress directly into Zeit MSc programs, and the degree is structured on the 180 ECTS Bologna framework used across Europe.
- Can I study part-time?
- Yes. Part-time students typically complete the degree in five years, taking two to three modules per semester.
- Do I need to come to Geneva?
- No. All teaching, supervision and assessment are online. Optional in-person research weeks are held in Geneva each summer.
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