Baccalauréat en psychologie (6589)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required minimum R score | 25 | Fall 2026 | DEC basis | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 26.27 | Fall 2026 | DEC basis | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 27 | Winter 2026 | DEC basis | Source |
| Required minimum R score | 3.15 | Fall 2026 | University basis | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 3.65 | Fall 2026 | University basis | Source |
Minimum R score required, published in the program's admission conditions.
R score of the last admitted candidate (central statistics page, data as of August 25, 2026). The program page still showed the 2025 values (26.7) when last checked (October 26, 2026).
R score of the last admitted candidate.
Minimum cumulative average required (on 4.3) with 30 credits completed.
Cumulative average (on 4.3) of the last admitted candidate.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC
- University basis (30 credits)
- Experience basis (21 years and over, fall only)
- Outside-Quebec studies basis
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- DEC in Natural Sciences (statistics and biology prerequisites included)
- Any other DEC: statistics and human biology prerequisites required in addition to the DEC
Required prerequisite courses
- Statistics (201-SH5-RE or 201-SHP-XX, competency 0PU5) — required except for the DEC in Natural Sciences
- Human biology (101-SH1-RE, competency 0PU1) — required except for the DEC in Natural Sciences
Minimum R score of 25 required (DEC basis), in addition to the prerequisites for DECs other than Natural Sciences. Without the prerequisite courses, the student must register, from the 1st term, in the courses outside the program offered at UQAM (STT0100 or POL1850 for statistics, BIO0300 for biology) and meet the requirement no later than 4 months after the start of courses. Selection based 100% on the R score (DEC basis). Capacity: 216 places in the fall, 40 in the winter. University basis: 30 credits completed, minimum average of 3.15 on 4.3. Experience basis: fall only, scholastic aptitude test; candidates aged 21 and over whose R score is insufficient may be invited to the adult tests. Outside-Quebec basis: minimum average of 75%. Fall 2026 applications (central page): 965 applications, 687 offers.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application for admission (winter term) | General UQAM date, applicants from Quebec and Canada |
| March 1, 2027 | Application for admission (fall term) | General UQAM date, applicants from Quebec and Canada (official dates by program on apps.uqam.ca) |
Possible bridging options
UQAM scholastic aptitude test (experience basis and adult candidates) Required
Required for the experience basis (21 years and over, fall only); candidates aged 21 and over whose R score is insufficient may also be invited to the adult tests.
If you're not eligible yet
- R score below 25 (required minimum) or below that of the last admitted
- Missing statistics or human biology prerequisites (DEC other than Natural Sciences)
Official pathways
Complete the prerequisites at UQAM (courses outside the program)
BIO0300 (biology) and STT0100 or POL1850 (statistics) are offered at UQAM; for students admitted without the prerequisites, registration takes place from the 1st term and the requirement must be met no later than 4 months after the start of courses.
Plan B — related programs to consider
Certificate in psychology (UQAM)
Official "Alternatives" document of the Faculty of Human Sciences: the certificate is itself limited-enrolment (last admitted in fall 2025: R score of 26.5), but its university basis opens from 5 courses (15 credits), which can serve as a springboard to the bachelor's degree.
Certificate in psychosocial intervention (UQAM)
Non-limited-enrolment program presented in the official "Alternatives" document of the Faculty of Human Sciences for candidates refused in psychology.
The bachelor's degree in psychology is not among the programs participating in the "revised applications for admission" mechanism. Statistics from the "Alternatives" document: as of August 20, 2025.
Adjacent programs
- Certificat en psychologie
- Certificat en intervention psychosociale
- Baccalauréat en sexologie
- Baccalauréat en travail social
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.