BS PSYCHOLOGY

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at DHA Suffa University, Karachi, provides a deep understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Students gain key skills in research and practical application, readying them for diverse careers in psychology.

INTRODUCTION

The Psychology Program offers a unique scheme of study drawn from a broad spectrum of core courses in psychology to allow students to work across conventional boundaries. The program aims at equipping students with requisite critical and creative skills.
In the final undergraduate year, students find themselves standing at a cross-roads to decide which stream they wish to opt for. Hence they will be offered following streams to steer their career path.
1- Clinical Psychology
2- Organizational/Industrial Psychology
3- Educational Psychology
4- Criminal Psychology

FACULTY

The Psychology Programme at DHA Suffa University has seasoned scholars and renowned faculty members on board. Their vast teaching experience and research acumen coupled with literary finesse is pivotal to the intellectual growth of the students.

Career Opportunities

Psychology is a vibrant field of study which opens a wide range of career opportunities in Human Resource Departments of Government / Private Institutions, Marketing Firms, NGOs, Law Enforcement Agencies and Educational & Health Institutions. The graduates can also work as Youth / Family Counsellors, Behavior Analysts, Rehabilitation and Academic Advisers, Career Counselors, Human and Organization Capacity Building Managers in Industries and Corporate Sectors.

Discover a Future-Ready Career with Psychology at DHA Suffa University (DSU)

The BS Psychology program at DHA Suffa University (DSU) is one of the most modern and specialized degree programs in Karachi, designed to balance theory, research, and practical application of psychological knowledge.
Students can choose from multiple specialization tracks in their final year, including Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Criminal Psychology, aligning their studies with future career goals.
With a strong focus on scientific inquiry, research methods, and evidence-based practice, DSU equips students with analytical and critical thinking skills that are highly valued in psychology careers worldwide.
If you are passionate about understanding human behavior, mental health, and improving lives, the BS Psychology program in Karachi at DSU is your gateway to a versatile and impactful career in Pakistan and beyond.

Key Career Paths in Psychology

Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, assisting in therapy, rehabilitation, and mental health support.

Community & Health Services
Join NGOs, rehabilitation centers, and addiction recovery programs, working on mental health and community well-being projects.

Educational Psychology
Pursue careers as school counselors, academic advisors, or special education facilitators, guiding students in their personal and academic growth.

Industrial–Organizational Psychology
Contribute to HR, employee training, workplace motivation, and recruitment, enhancing productivity and organizational success.

Forensic & Criminal Psychology
Support law enforcement and the justice system through prison counseling, legal case assessments, and criminal behavior research.

Research & Academia
Build careers in universities, research centers, and policy organizations, contributing through data analysis, program evaluation, and teaching.

Emerging Fields of Psychology
Explore sports psychology, military psychology, environmental psychology, and digital psychology, applying psychological insights to performance, resilience, and well-being.

Scope of Higher Studies – MPhil Psychology at DSU

The program prepares graduates for advanced careers in clinical, educational, organizational, and research domains, equipping them with expertise needed for both academia and professional practice.

MPhil Psychology at DHA Suffa University offers advanced academic and professional training, opening doors to specialized and leadership roles in the field of psychology.

The program prepares graduates for advanced careers in clinical, educational, organizational, and research domains, equipping them with expertise needed for both academia and professional practice.
Students receive hands-on training in psychological assessment, therapy, trauma care, addiction treatment, and crisis intervention, making them highly employable in government services, hospitals, clinics, universities, and colleges across Pakistan.
Graduates are sought after in special education schools, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and recruitment agencies, where they contribute to human services practice and mental health programs.
Opportunities also extend to corporate organizations, business and government sectors, and security agencies, where MPhil psychologists design and implement employee well-being, counseling, and workplace mental health programs.
In government V/A departments, armed forces, and security services, psychologists conduct personality assessments, aptitude testing, and psychological evaluations to support recruitment and operational efficiency.
With expertise in diagnosis, research, evidence-based practice, and independent practice, graduates are prepared to establish private practices, contribute to government services, and work with hospitals, clinics, universities, and colleges to improve mental health outcomes nationwide.
Many graduates also pursue academic careers as lecturers, researchers, and academic leaders, promoting psychology education and mental health awareness in Pakistan.

Why Choose DSU?

At DHA Suffa University Karachi, widely recognized as the best university for psychology program in Karachi, students benefit from:

Experienced faculty and one-on-one mentorship
Internship opportunities in clinics, schools, and organizations
A balance of academic learning and practical exposure
Modern facilities and a safe campus environment

The BS Psychology program in Karachi at DSU ensures that students graduate with strong skills, advanced knowledge, and excellent career prospects in Pakistan and abroad.

Eligibility Criteria for (BS Psychology)

Required Documents

Applicants are required to bring a set of copied documents for application processing:

Matriculation / O-Level / Equivalent Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
Intermediate / Equivalent / A-Level Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
College Provisional Certificate
A copy of CNIC and B-Form
3 passport-sized photographs with white background
Admit Card / Statement of Entry is required, if awaiting result

OPTIONAL:

Valid test scores of NTS (current year) or SAT I (within two years) if appeared. Applicants Submitting NTS or SAT I test scores shall be exempted from taking DSU’s entrance test. However, candidates who do not have good enough NTS or SAT I scores will be advised to appear in the DSU Admissions Test for better chances of securing admission.

Semester-1

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	English – I: Prose , Reading and Comprehension	3
2	Pakistan Studies	3
3	Basic Mathematics	3
4	Principles of Psychology	3
5	Introduction to Economics	3

Semester-2

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	English – II: Creative Writing	3
2	Islamic Studies /Ethics	3
3	Computer Skills For Social Science Research	3
4	Experimental Psychology and Practicum	3
5	History and Perspectives in Psychology	3
6	Principle of Management	3

Semester-3

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	English -III: Public Speaking	3
2	Language (UN Language )	3
3	Biological Bass of Behavior	3
4	Theories of Personality	3
5	Introduction of Sociology	3
6	Critical Thinking	3

Semester-4

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	Mental Health & Psycho-Pathology	3
2	Cognitive Psychology	3
3	Psycholinguistics	3
4	Principle of Marketing	3
5	Human Resource Managements	3

Semester-5

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	Mental Health & Psycho-Pathology-II	3
2	Psychological Testing and Assessment -I	3
3	Statistics In Psychology -I	3
4	Positive Psychology	3
5	Research Methods (Quantitative)	3
6	Clinical Psychology	3

Semester-6

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	Psychological Testing and Assessment	3
2	Developmental Psychology	3
3	Statistics in psychology -II	3
4	Psychopharmacology	3
5	Research Methods (Qualitative)	3
6	Educational Psychology	3

Semester-7

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	Counselling Psychology	3
2	Industrial and Organization Psychology	3
3	Research Project – I	3
4	Elective – I	3
5	Elective – I	3

Semester-8

S.NO	COURSE	CH
1	Ethical Issues in Psychology	3
2	Criminal Psychology	3
3	Research Project – II	3
4	Elective – III	3
5	Elective – IV	3

Mandatory 4 to 6 weeks of Internship may be carried out after 6^th Semester of the degree facilitated by CS & CR Dept.

Electives Courses

Elective Courses will be offered from one or more than one stream depending on the availability of relevant faculty members and resources.

S.NO	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLES	STREAMS
1	PS-4305	Health Psychology	Clinical Psychology Elective Courses
2	PS-4306	Psychodiagnosis
3	PS-4307	Counseling and Psychotherapy
4	PS-4308	Disaster and Trauma Management
5	PS-4309	Family Psychology
6	PS-4310	Community Psychology
7	PS-4402	Consumer Psychology	Organizational/Industrial Psychology Electives Courses
8	PS-4402	Leadership in Psychology
9	PS-4404	Strategic Human Resource Management
10	PS-4405	Conflict & Negotiation Skills
11	PS-4406	Environmental Psychology
12	PS-4407	Group Dynamics and Mob Psychology
13	PS-4502	Teaching and Learning Skills	Education Psychology Elective Courses
14	PS-4503	Psychology of Individual Differences and Exceptional
15	PS-4504	School Management and Leadership
16	PS-4505	Personal and Motivational Factors in Education
17	PS-4506	Learning and Behavioral Modification
18	PS-4507	Child and Adolescent Psychiology
19	PS-4602	Forensic Psychology	Criminal Psychology Electives Courses
20	PS-4603	Psychology of Jurisprudence
21	PS-4604	Drugs, Addiction and Crime
22	PS-4605	Counteringtering Violence Extremism (CVE)
23	PS-4606	Peace Psychology
24	PS-4607	Military Psychology

In the final undergraduate year, students may think about where they want to end up and dive into the courses that will take them there. The BS Psychology curriculum having the following four streams of elective courses.

1) Clinical Psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

2) Organizational/Industrial Psychology focuses on increasing workplace productivity and related issues such as the physical and mental well-being of employees.

3) Educational Psychology involves the study of how people learn, including teaching methods, instructional processes, and individual differences in learning.

4) Criminal Psychology focuses on the intentions and behaviors of violent and nonviolent offenders.

BS Psychology Program Goals

BS Psychology has adopted five Program Goals — significant and essential learning that students are expected to achieve and demonstrate by the end of the program. For each goal, learning outcomes are described by which the achievement of these goals can be measured.

1. Knowledge Base

Acquire a strong intellectual foundation in psychological science.

Learning Outcomes
1.1 Students will be able to identify, describe, and contrast the historical foundations, the major theoretical approaches, the range of questions addressed, the research methods used, and the key research findings in the discipline.

2. Application of Psychology

Understand and apply psychological principles to individual, social, and organizational issues.

Learning Outcomes
2.1 Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to real world problems.

3. Research Methods

Understand and apply basic research methods and experimental design principles.

Learning Outcomes
3.1 Identify and describe different research methods used by psychologists.
3.2 Design and carry out a research study to test a hypothesis.

4. Critical Thinking

Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to evaluate problems related to behavior and mental processes.

Learning Outcomes
4.1 Analyze and evaluate arguments, findings, and claims about psychological phenomena in the popular media and in the psychological research literature.
4.2 Distinguish among assumptions, emotional appeals, speculations, and defensible evidence.
4.3 Engage in creative thinking by pursuing an original or unusual approach to a problem.

5. Values in Psychology

Act ethically, value empirical evidence, and reflect other values that are underpinnings of psychology as a science.

Learning Outcomes
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant ethical issues, and recognize the necessity of ethical behavior, in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology.
5.2 Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research.
5.3 Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.

PROGRAM	ONE TIME CHARGES (ONLY IN 1ST SEMESTER FEES)		PER SEMESTER
PROGRAM	ADMISSION FEE	CAUTION MONEY (REFUNDABLE)	IT CHARGES	MISC. CHARGES	Examination Charges (Per Course)	LAB CHARGES (PER CREDIT HOUR)	TUITION FEE (PER CREDIT HOUR)
BS(Psychology)	15,000	10,000	5,500	6,850	1,000	0	4,810

PROGRAMS	1ST SEMESTER FEE AMOUNT	SEMESTER FEE (WITHOUT ADM & C/ MONEY)	CREDIT HOURS 1ST SEMESTER
BS(Psychology)	114,500	89,500	15 + 0

Semester	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII
Theory Cr. Hr.	15	18	18	18	18	18	15	15
Lab Cr. Hr.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

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