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- 2/25/2026, 8:03:09 PM
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- 3/28/2026, 10:26:10 AM
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Second class Psychology degree (2:2 or above) or MSc Psychology conversion programme (commendation), or equivalent for international students. Entry requirements for applicants from Country or Territory Select country or territory Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo (Democratic Republic) Congo (Republic) Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curacao"
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