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Importance of Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psy)

Mental health is India's fastest-growing crisis, and this programme prepares you to step in, stand out, and make a difference.

Students gain the knowledge, competencies, and nationally recognised credentials to drive meaningful change in behavioural health - across communities, institutions, and healthcare systems.

Holistic & Systems-Based Approach
Job-Ready Skills and Competencies
Multidisciplinary Curriculum
Future-Proof Career Growth
Aligned with NEP 2020
Aligned with NCAHP Act 2021
Graduates are prepared to contribute to comprehensive mental health management and meaningful system-level transformation.

Why This Programme Stands Apart

Unlike short-term certificate or diploma courses, this programme offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary learning experience that bridges psychology, healthcare, social sciences, and public health.

With a strong focus on real-world competencies and professional readiness, the programme features:

  • Multidisciplinary, holistic curriculum
  • Training aligned with current behavioural health needs
  • Emphasis on applied skills and field readiness
  • Pathways to employment and higher education globally

Why SIHS

  • Skill-Based Learning
    Competency-driven curriculum built for real-world behavioural health practice
  • Clinical Internships
    Hands-on training at Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre
  • Values-Driven Curriculum
    Rooted in clinical care, ethics, leadership, social accountability & scientific thinking
  • Industry-Academia Collaborations
    Deep partnerships with leading mental health institutions and healthcare organisations
  • Regular Industrial Visits
    Field visits to MIMH, Tapas Elder Care, Muktangan Rehabilitation Centre & more
  • Rich Practical Learning Ecosystem
    Immersive exposure through Symbiosis Center for Emotional Wellbeing (SCEW), Child Development Centre (CDC) & Symbiosis Community Outreach Programme and Extension (SCOPE), Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), and Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Center (SUHRC)
Admission process background
admission process
Admission Process
  • admission process 01

    Register Online

    Complete the online application and pay Rs. 1500/-

  • admission process 02

    Submit SOP

    Upload your Statement of Purpose outlining your interest in behavioural health.

  • admission process 03

    Online Personal Interview

    Appear for the virtual Personal Interview (PI) if shortlisted.

  • admission process 04

    Selection Intimation

    Final results will be shared via email and phone call.

  • admission process 05

    Fees Payment & Verification

    Confirm admission through fee payment and document verification.

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Future Prospects

Career Opportunities

Higher Education Pathways

Meet Our Faculty
Dr Girija Mahale

Dr. Girija Mahale

Designation: Programme In Charge, Behavioral Health Sciences,
and Head - Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Well-being (SCEW)
Qualifications: MBBS, MD(Psy), FRANZCP
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Youth Mental Health

Specific Areas -

  • Epidemiological Studies in Youth Mental Health
  • Gender Differences in Youth
  • Resilience in Youth
  • Emotional Quotient and Mental Health
Dr Jitendra Kumar Sinha

Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sinha

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualifications: M.Sc. (Neuroscience), Ph.D.
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Neurosciences
  • Behavioural Health Sciences
  • Nutritional Neuroscience
  • Cognition / Biological Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence

Specific Areas -

  • Neurobiology of Obesity and Ageing
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Neuropsychology
  • Early Life Stress
  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Neurotechnology
  • Sleep Biology
Dr Meenakshi Singh

Dr. Meenakshi Singh

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualifications: M.A. (Psychology, Education), Ph.D.
Membership: General Member, Indian Fellowship for Analytical Psychology
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Positive Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Jungian Psychology
  • Qualitative Research

Specific Areas -

  • Emotions
  • Self-conscious Emotions
  • Psychological well-being
  • Health
  • Dream Analysis
Dr Chhaya Kurhade

Dr. Chhaya Kurhade

Designation: Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences
Qualifications: MSW, M.Phil, PhD, NET
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Rehabilitation
  • Women and Child Mental Health
  • Alternative Treatments: Yoga, Psychotherapy and Counselling

Specific Areas -

  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Child Developmental Disorder
  • Barrier to Care
  • Trauma-Based Care
  • Yoga, Psychotherapy and Counselling
Dr. Shruti Verma

Dr. Shruti Verma

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualifications: M.B.A., M.A. (Psychology, Counselling), Ph. D. (Organisational Behaviour); UGC-NET and GATE qualified in Psychology
Membership:
  • Lifetime Associate Member of CPSI (Clinical Psychology Society of India)
  • Lifetime Member of ISMHAA (International Society for Mental Health Advocacy & Action)
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Media Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Bibliometrics & Meta-Analysis

Specific Areas -

  • Leadership
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Psychology and films
  • Psychology and Anime
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
Charvi Kagade

Charvi Kagade

Designation: Teaching Assistant
Qualifications: M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Emotions
  • Social Psychology
  • Digital Mental Health
  • Media Psychology
  • Neurodivergence

Specific Areas -

  • Caregiving Experiences
  • Grief
  • Social Media Engagement and Influence
  • Social Identity and Interpersonal Relationships
  • AI and Human Psychology
  • Film Analysis
Dr. Shruti Verma

Theresa Jaison

Designation: Teaching Assistant
Qualifications: M.A. Psychology (Lifespan Counselling), UGC-NET
Research Interests & Expertise

Broad areas -

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Positive Ageing
  • Community Mental Health
  • Qualitative Research

Specific Areas -

  • Multicultural Counselling
  • Intersectional Counselling
  • Psychotherapy Processes
  • Family Systems
  • Dementia Care
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