Academic Overview
Program Overview
Behavioural science is the systematic study of human behaviour and how people interact with their environment, used to understand, predict and change behaviour for personal wellness, social improvement and organisational effectiveness.
Demand for trained behavioural health professionals is growing across healthcare, education and social services. The B.Psy rests on psychological, social and biological sciences and covers branches from clinical psychology to applied behaviour analysis. It prepares students to assess, intervene and promote mental wellness across diverse settings, and to contribute to research and interdisciplinary teams.
Core Strengths
Program Highlights
Recognised title: Graduates qualify as a “Behavioural Health Counsellorâ€, with a specialisation such as School, Forensic or Health Psychology.
Progress to Master’s: Continue to a Behavioural Health Psychologist qualification through a 4+1 or 3+2 route.
Competency-based learning: Outcome-based teaching that builds knowledge, skills and attitude together.
Assessment skills: Introduction to projective tools such as the Bender Gestalt Test, Thematic Apperception Test and Human Figure Drawing. Advanced administration and report writing are reserved for the Master’s level.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification |
Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Science/Arts/ Psychology with 50% Marks. |
| Subject |
Psychology as one of the subjects in higher secondary |
| Minimum age |
17 years in the admission year |
| Studied abroad |
Equivalence as determined by the Association of Indian Universities |
| Reservation |
SC/ST/OBC categories as per Government of India rules |
Curriculum Matrix
Key Features of the Program
What you will learn
Foundations of behavioural health and behavioural health assessment
Intervention planning and implementation
Communication and relationship building
Cultural and social sensitivity
Ethics and professional standards
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Health promotion and prevention
Introduction to behavioural health policies
Research and evidence-based practice
Introduction to behavioural disorders and treatment
Personal and professional growth, including resilience and self-care
How it is delivered
Duration: 4 years or 8 semesters, with 4,320 hours of theory and practical work.
Internship: Minimum 960 hours across the course, with logbook, attendance record and final report.
Semesters: At least 100 working days each, excluding examination days, with university examinations at the end of every semester.
Faculty ratio: 1:10 for undergraduate students.
Facilities: Skill labs, practical lab, lecture halls, tutorial halls, discussion rooms, and a library with journals and e-journals.
Career & Growth
Placement Opportunities
Psychology graduates are in demand in business, social and public policy, criminal justice and social networks. Roles open to graduates include:
Behavioural Health Counsellor
Behaviour Interventionist & Clinician
School Psychology support
Public Health and Public Policy
Neuropsychologist, Developmental Psychologist, Quantitative Psychologist
Note: practising as a psychologist (counselling, educational, forensic, health or military) requires a Master’s degree and supervised training hours.
Employment Sectors
Top Recruiting Sectors
Healthcare and medical organisations
Mental health services, health psychology, care for the ageing population
Education
School psychology and support for students with special needs
Social services
Social service agencies, residential facilities, autism support, community programs
Counselling firms and private practice
Individual, family and vocational counselling
Business and industry
Industrial/organisational psychology: hiring, productivity, employee satisfaction
Justice, defence and sport
Courants, prisons, military and athlete performance support
Institutional Advantages
Why Choose Chirayu
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A national curriculum:Content standardised to the NCAHP Curriculum Handbook.
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Practice from the start:Skill labs, case-based tutorials and 960 internship hours.
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Small groups:A 1:10 faculty-student ratio keeps teaching personal.
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Growing careers:Demand in healthcare, education and social assistance has more than doubled.
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Ethics at the core:Confidentiality, informed consent and compassionate care throughout.
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Practical Training & Clinical Exposure:4 In-House Hospitals equipped with Advanced Clinical Facilities for Hands-On Practical Training & Clinical Exposure
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Learning:Well-Equipped Laboratories for Practical Learning
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Faculty:Experienced & Qualified Faculty
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Infrastructure:State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and facilities for a great Learning experience
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A clear path up:From counsellor to Master’s-level psychologist, with specialisation options.
Source: Curriculum Handbook of Applied Psychology & Behavioural Health, National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (draft). Fees, seats, intake and recognition are as notified by Chirayu.