Mental Health Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough

Gain a unique edge in one of few programs in North America where you can study clinical psychology as an undergraduate student. Your studies will take you across the continuum of mental health, from the manageable to the severe, and you’ll learn how the science of psychology can be used for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.  

You’ll take a core suite of courses designed to give you strong, practical skills in research, statistical analysis and laboratory methods. You’ll then customize your studies around your interests by choosing from our diverse range of courses that explore sub-fields of psychology, with a particular emphasis on clinical psychology. You'll explore the sub-fields of: 

• Social psychology: Examine how socio-cultural influences affect us all. 
• Developmental psychology: Trace how individuals change over time. 
• Clinical psychology: Gain a strong foundation in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. 
• Cognitive neuroscience: Investigate the biology of the mind. 
• Behavioural neuroscience: Delve into the ways physiology and genetics impact behaviour. 

Our specialist program is research intensive, and has a co-op option that adds three paid four-month work terms as part of your studies. Our major program gives you the flexibility to pursue a second major in a different program and bring academic disciplines together to gain impactful insights into mental health.  

Interested in a Master of Social Work (MSW)?  Students in our specialist program can enter our exciting combined degree program, an excellent option if you want to incorporate social work research into your undergraduate degree.