- In-Person
- $1,885 - $5,045
This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18. Combines morning classes and afternoon pre-university workshops.
A core focus of psychological science is to understand the nature of psychological disorders and develop treatments to reduce their symptoms and suffering—this is the study of abnormal psychology and the focus of this course.
Learn about the intricacies of mental illness, examining its causes, symptoms, and treatment from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Develop critical thinking skills as you analyze theories, research findings, and applied knowledge. Gain rich knowledge about specific psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and others.
This course is perfect for anyone interested in psychology, mental health and illness, medicine, and the treatment of psychological disorders.
ANDRE ZAMANI, MA, is a PhD student and a cognitive neuroscience researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where he investigates the neurocognitive bases of spontaneous thought using methodological tools from behavioral experimentation, neuroimaging with fMRI, neurophenomenology, and psychological theory.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class from 9am–12pm and university preparation workshops from 1:30–3pm, Monday through Friday. University preparation workshops prepare you for success at university and improve your chances of getting into the university and career of your choice.
Choose to live in a student residence on campus or commute daily to UBC Vancouver:
Commuter Option includes lunch in residence dining hall, Monday through Friday, and UBC Recreation Card.
Residence Option includes private room and full board, airport pick-up and drop-off, local medical insurance for all international students (and custodianship if required for visas), weeknight and weekend social activities (e.g., trips to Grouse Mountain, Granville Island and Robson Street), and UBC Recreation Card.
Cost details
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Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* |
Residence option |
Commuter option |
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International students |
$5,045 CAD |
$2,545 CAD |
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Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) |
$4,385 CAD |
$1,885 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change
To register
A Family Account in UBC’s Lifelong Learning registration system is required to register for UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus.
After you add the course to your cart and go to check out, you’re asked to create a new Family Account or log in if you already have a Family Account.
A parent or guardian needs to set up the Family Account with their primary email address. After the account is created, the parent/guardian adds the student as a family member to their Family Account using the student’s primary email address (the student’s email address cannot be the same as the parent/guardian email address).
Add the student to the course session in your cart and complete the checkout process.
After completing the checkout process, and while logged into your Family Account, select New Application to access the FGL information package. Your registration is not final until the information package has been completed and submitted. You may partially complete the information package and return to it at any time within your Family Account.
If you are located in China or Russia, you will need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to create a Family Account, register for a course, fill out the information package and complete payment. If you do not have a VPN or need assistance, please contact us.