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STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

8 Semesters, 4 years

128

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or equivalent qualification (FA/FSc/ICS/A-Level) from a recognized board Minimum 2nd Division (45% marks) No age restriction

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Objectives

  • To develop a solid foundation in psychological theories, principles, and practices.
  • To build students’ understanding of human behaviour through scientific approaches.
  • To equip students with research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • To prepare graduates for professional careers in psychology or for further graduate-level studies.
  • To promote ethical responsibility, cultural sensitivity, and social contribution in psychological services.

Role and Scope

Graduates of BS Psychology can:

  • Work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, NGOs, and educational institutions.
  • Pursue advanced education such as MS/MPhil or specializations in Clinical, Educational, Organizational, or Developmental Psychology.
  • Engage in research-based roles in health, education, and social sectors.
  • Provide support in counseling and mental health awareness campaigns.
  • Serve as research assistants, mental health technicians, HR officers, or academic advisors.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6101 Functional English 3 (3+0)
GEC-6102 Quantitative Reasoning - I 3 (3+0)
IDAC-6201 Introduction to Economics 2 (2+0)
IDAC-6202 Introduction to Media and Mass Communication 2 (2+0)
IDAC-6203 Principles of Management 2 (2+0)
PSY-6301 Introduction to Psychology 3 (3+0)
NCC-6401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6103 Expository Writing 3 (3+0)
GEC-6104 Applications of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) 3 (2+1)
GEC-6105/6106 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2 (2+0)
GEC-6107 Introduction to Physics 3 (2+1)
GEC-6108 Ideology And Constitution of Pakistan 2 (2+0)
PSY-6302 History & Systems of Psychology 2 (2+0)
NCC-6402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15 (13+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6109 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3 (3+0)
GEC-6110 Civics and Community Engagement 2 (2+0)
GEC-6111 Entrepreneurship 2 (2+0)
PSY-6303 Psychopathology-I 3 (3+0)
PSY-6304 Cognitive Psychology 2 (2+0)
PSY-6305 Experimental Psychology 3 (2+1)
NCC-6403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15 (14+1)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6112 International Relation 2 (2+0)
GEC-6113 Introduction to Political Science 2 (2+0)
IDAC-6204 Gender Studies 2 (2+0)
PSY-6306 Psychopathology-II 3 (3+0)
PSY-6307 Theories of Personality 3 (3+0)
PSY-6308 Social Psychology 3 (3+0)
NCC-6404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
IDAC-6205 Introduction to Sociology 2 (2+0)
PSY-6309 Clinical Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6310 Developmental Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6311 Neurological Basis of Behavior 3 (3+0)
PSY-6312 Positive Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6313 Psychological Assessment 3 (2+1)
  Total Credit Hours 17 (16+1)

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
IDAC-6206 Introduction to Law 2 (2+0)
PSY-6314 Research Methods-I 3 (3+0)
PSY-6315 Industrial and Organization Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6316 Counselling Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6317 Ethics in Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6318 Muslim Psychology 3 (3+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ISC-6501 Internship 3 (0+3)
PSY-6319 Research Methods-II 3 (2+1)
PSY-6320 Applied Statistics 3 (2+1)
PSY-6321 Psychotherapeutic Interventions 3 (3+0)
PSY-6322 Environmental Psychology 2 (2+0)
PSY-6323 Forensic Psychology 3 (3+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17 (12+5)

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CPC-6601 Capstone Project 3 (0+3)
PSY-6324 Cross Cultural Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6325 Educational Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6326 Health Psychology 3 (3+0)
PSY-6327 Personal And Professional Growth Seminars 2 (2+0)
PSY-6328 Peace Psychology 3 (3+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17 (14+3)

Summary

Sr. No Course Details No. of Courses Credit Hours
1 General Education Courses (GEC) 12 30
2 Interdisciplinary Courses (IDAC) 6 12
3 Disciplinary/Major Courses (PSY) 28 80
4 Internship/Field Experience Course (ISC) 1 3
5 Capstone Project Course (CPC) 1 3
Total 48 128