This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
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.
To register
To register, add the available session to your cart. In your cart, select the applicable enrolment option. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Pay Deposit” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. Select “Pay Full Amount” if you wish to pay in full now.
Complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm. You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
Cost details
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Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* |
Residence option |
Commuter option |
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International students |
$4,820 CAD |
$2,295 CAD |
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Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) |
$3,820 CAD |
$1,795 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change