Foundation Studies - Health (FS022SHH) (108492M) + Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology (BP154) (029765E)

Foundation Studies - Health (FS022SHH) (108492M): Foundation Studies is chosen by international students all over the world as their pathway to higher education at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Foundation Studies is a fully owned entity of the university. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop their global and social network, setting them up for success at the university and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Foundation Studies gives students the opportunity to study the subjects that align with their interests and study goals. They can choose from streams in: • Art, Design and Architecture • Business • Communication and Social Context • Engineering and Science • Health • Information Technology (IT)

Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology (BP154) (029765E):

Psychology is the science of the mind and human behavior. In the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), students will examine mental states and processes and how they affect behavior.

Psychologists study the processes around how people think and feel. They work closely with patients to understand their mental state and how this is impacting on their behaviors. Psychologists also conduct research and provide treatments including counselling to help reduce distress, behavioral problems and psychological problems. They work with a broad range of clients in a variety of circumstances including children, adults, couples, families and organizations.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology specializes in clinical psychology, based on a cognitive-behavioral approach. Students' study will apply research to actual situations to help resolve real human problems. All degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

In addition to the principles of personality, psychopathology, and social psychology, students will explore biological, cognitive, and developmental psychology, as well as research methods in psychology and social psychology. Their studies in this degree will include the biological bases of behavior including brain behavior relationships, sensation, perception and consciousness, theories of learning, memory and cognition emotion, motivation, and stress.